December Tenth - Fun and Games

Here are some fun ideas for family games that I found on Pinterest. Be sure to let me know if you have played any of them!

The (almost) Twelve Days of Christmas: C H R Ideas

Two years ago we hosted a family Christmas Party at our new home. The idea was to play games, sing carols, eat appetizers/desserts, and participate in a White Elephant Gift Exchange. It was fun, but to be honest, kind of awkward. Maybe because it was the first one.

This past Christmas we tried again. This time was way more successful. I think it's because the games we played were more active participation instead of passive participation. After the party was over I rushed on to Pinterest to find ideas for games to play at our 2015 party. The trick is to find games that are appropriate for ages 4-83! Here's a few that look promising:

This game is designed for the White Elephant Exchange. As you read the story the gifts get passed to the right or the left as directed.

This game looks like a great game for teams of two. That way the little kids that can't write yet can participate in supplying the correct answer. The goal is to provide the next words after the clue. Fun!

This game is on my list for this year's party for sure. It's appropriate for the little kids and I think the adults would enjoy it too.

If your party includes a trip to look at Christmas lights, this would be fun!