These Christmas Party Games will Help Get You into the Spirit of the Holidays

Winter is just around the corner, and while you're busy planning your next Christmas getaway, it's a good time to be simultaneously thinking about what activities and games to be playing. Every good Christmas party has a recipe for success: great company, a stellar holiday meal, familiar tunes, and a whole lot of cheer.

While we all know the classics - secret santa, white elephant, & charades - we want to bring forth 45 other stellar games that are guaranteed to bring some cheer this season. Now hold those groans. Before you roll your eyes, hear us out: Party games aren’t just for kids. Whether you’re hosting an office party for your coworkers, a small family gathering, or a youth group event at church, there are plenty of enjoyable (and free!) options for both children and adults. Take Reindeer Games, or the oven mitt challenge, for example. Your competitive side is bound to rear its head when you’re desperately trying to crack open the present before your turn comes to an abrupt end. Or the adults-only Hallmark movie drinking game—a fun activity that ups the stakes of an innocent movie marathon. Hey, maybe you’re simply looking for something simple, like a family game of Pictionary, to get your kid off Fortnite for the evening.

No matter which game you choose to play, one thing’s for sure: This will be a Christmas you won’t soon forget, thanks to your new family holiday tradition.