Description:** Looking for fun and engaging Christmas games to spice up your youth group gatherings? Here are 25 festive and fun games that will help your students celebrate the holiday with cheer. Whether it's a competitive game, a team activity, or a meaningful service project, our collection has something for everyone.
Introduction:
Christmas is a magical time of year, and what better way to get your students excited about the holiday season than with some heartwarming Christmas games? Whether you're planning a casual get-together or a more formal Christmas party, these games are sure to leave everyone with a smile on their face. Whether it's a friendly competition, a team-building exercise, or a way to raise funds for a good cause, our games are tailored to cater to your specific needs and preferences.
High School Youth Group Games:
- Competitive Carols: A popular game that has seen many "remember when…" stories emerge from the LeaderTreks staff's holiday traditions. Players compete to see who can correctly sing Christmas songs using clues provided by the game master. The first to correctly identify all the words in a Carol, including the clue word, wins.
- The Great Christmas Baking Show: An annual baking competition where teams create an original culinary work of art and present it to a panel of judges. The competition focuses on taste, creativity, and presentation, with prizes awarded to the winning team. The competition provides an opportunity for teamwork, problem-solving, and the opportunity to showcase individual skills.
- The Christmas Auction: A popular game that allows participants to bring a surprise gift to the office Christmas party. Individuals purchase gifts and then secretly select a present. The gift-givers introduce the opening bid, and the bidding War begins. Once the auction concludes, a mystery prize is awarded to the gift-giver whose gift goes for the highest amount.
- The Christmas Survey Says: A Christmas-themed Family Feud-style game created by friends at DYM. Students work as two teams to correctly guess the most popular answers to a variety of Christmas questions. This game provides a fun and engaging way to test their knowledge in a fun and competitive setting.
Junior High Youth Group Games:
- Have Yourself an M&M: An alternative to Christmas trivia that involves teams competing to eat two M&M candies from each flavor correctly guessed. Points are awarded based on how many answers are correctly matched. The game is a fun and tasty way to challenge teamwork, decision-making, and quick thinking among junior high students.
- Do You Read What I Read?: A game that encourages students to read the newspaper before the staff does, showcasing Christmas stories or advertisements. The game is a fun way to get students involved in reading and engaging with the community, ensuring that everyone is ready to celebrate the joy of the holiday season.
- The Twelve Drawings of Christmas: A Pictionary-style game that features a Christmas-themed word list and provides opportunities for players to practice drawing andguessing skills through a friendly competition.
Service Project Ideas:
- North Star Dance**: An activity that combines fun, festive decorations, and a festive photo booth for a seasonal dance, featuring hot chocolate and self-decorated Christmas cookies. This game provides an engaging way for students to come together, enjoy music, and create memorable moments.
- Christmas Kindness Paper Chain**: A thoughtful way for students to reflect on the season and spread holiday cheer by writing down acts of kindness they can do on a paper chain. The chain serves as a tangible reminder of the holiday spirit.
- Holiday Sock Exchange**: A fun way to celebrate the season with a competitive game where students bring festive socks to exchange. The competitive nature of this game fosters camaraderie and community among students.
- Christmas Party for Older Foster Care Children**: An event that provides a holiday party for the children of foster care aging out of the system, offering support and love in a warm and welcoming environment.
- Church Staff Appreciation: A fun and interactive way to show appreciation for the church staff by volunteering for a potluck dinner at the party, donating gifts, participating in a gift exchange, and decorating small Christmas trees to bring deliver them to the church.
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By incorporating any of these Christmas games or activities into your youth group's Christmas planning, you'll ensure that the holiday season is not only merry and bright but also a time of meaningful connection and reflection.
