Quickly Turn Christmas Trivia Games into Team Relay Party Games

Holiday Trivia Party Games can be lots of fun unless Patty who is known as Mrs. Christmas wins every year or Joe who can recite "A Christmas Story" or a "Charlie Brown Christmas" plays because if they do then they are a shoe in to win and others figure why both.

How do you get around this Holiday dilemma at your Holiday party or gathering?

One easy way to neutralize Patty Christmas and Remote Control Joe is make your Christmas Trivia Games a Team Relay Race!

So randomly divide up your group into 2 or more teams. I would say teams of 4 to 6 people work best. Then pull out a trivia game like Christmas Song Lyrics.

Now explain that each team will be given a sheet of Christmas Trivia or Holiday Match Games to complete, however a team member can only answer 1 question and then it on to the next person to complete or answer the task on the sheet.

Note: Other team member can't share answers, point to answers or assist other members when it is their turn.

One way to ensure that team member aren't cheating is to place the Trivia Games on a table at the front of the room and have team member come to the table to take their turn. Then once they answer they leave the table and tag the next person on their team and the team can be lined up and ready to go but can't be hovering around the quiz.

Note that Team Members can answer "any" Christmas trivia question on the sheet, so they don't have to go in order. They just can't answer more than one per term and as fewer and fewer questions are left to answer it gets harder and harder to answer the trivia questions.

Make things a little interesting by adding a one or two pass buttons to the game, this way if someone doesn't know they can pass. While that is a nice idea it is much more fun to watch them sweat it out or just make up an answer!

Here are some Christmas Trivia Games you can use.
Twas The Night Before Christmas - Harder than it Sounds
Reindeer Games - Match Reindeer Trivia fun for Families
Christmas Riddle Me This! - This is a Tough One
Toys and Games Decade Challenge! - Interesting Toy History Challenge
Christmas Movie Characters - Looks Simple but a Challenge too!
Christian Christmas Song Lyrics - Entertaining and Perfect for Church groups
Who's Who Christmas Movie Stars - Pop Culture Game
If you liked 2 or more of the above Christmas Trivia Games for your Office then consider the Deluxe Christmas & New Year's Games Collection where you get 75 different party games and activities for all ages.

We found some additional Holiday Trivia Games, but these are focused on very specific topics and maybe not work well at the Holiday Office party, but could be just right for your Christmas party. These are not part of the Game Collection noted above.
A Christmas Story Trivia
Charlie Brown Christmas Trivia
Funny Christmas Joke Game - Sense of Humor Required

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Left Right Gift Passing Games - A Holiday Gift Exchange With No Gift Stealing

Want to do a gift exchange but are tired of the normal gift stealing gift exchanges, well then a Left Right Gift Passing Gift Game maybe be your answer.

Left Right Gift Passing Games are pretty simple.
1. Everyone would is involved in the gift exchange brings their gift.
2. When you read a Left Right Gift Passing story participants pass their gifts to the Left or the Right every time you use the words Left or Right.
3. When the Story ends the gift in your hands is your Holiday Gift.

Note: If it turns out that the your guests end up with their own gift after reading the story re-read a paragraph so that the gifts are mixed up.

Here are more details on the Left Right Gift Passing Game

We also found these ready to go Left Right Gift Passing Games
Right & Left Rudolph Game
Right & Left - Little Joe Wright
Right & Left Frosty the Snowman Game
Right & Left - Three Little Lambs
Office Left Right Game

These Left Right Holiday Gift Passing games should make your Christmas party interested, entertaining and on time.

And if you need more ideas check out 50 more Christmas Party Games and Activities at Party Game Ideas.

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Holiday Classroom Games and Activities for the Busy Christmas Week

The last few days before Christmas at tough. Kids aren't focused, special programs are planned for several days and some parents are already pulling kids out of school because of Holiday travel plans, so how do teachers and classroom helpers keep their sanity this time of year?

Have a variety of Holiday games and activities to keep them focused, that's how. Plus keeping the kids focused on fun holiday activities means that they are less likely to get into trouble.

We have a variety of ideas that help keep the most excited kids, those 10 and under, busy and doing something challenging before the big assembly or when they say "I'm finished" you'll have something to give them.

Christmas Carol Picture Puzzle - Hand out as an activity, Play to see who can correctly complete it first, place a time limit to see who can get the most done in 3, 5 or 8 minutes or play as a team relay game where each team member answers one picture puzzle and then passes it to the next person on they team to answer another one and so one until the first team is done. Then check answers and if they have them all correct they win.

Play the Holiday 20 Questions - Set up teams and have them play against each other as they ask you questions. Play by going back and forth between teams or play one team goes at a time. The teacher is always the one with the term. Learn more on how to play Holiday 20 Questions.

Christmas Word Find - Easy, fun, word find of Holiday terms. Good to keep them busy for five or ten minutes

Snowball & Spoon Race - An simple relay race that keeps them focused on keeping the snowball on the spoon and having fun. Plus you can play with lots of teams.

Christmas Word Scramble - Challenge they to unscramble the words in their free time, add a time limit or set up teams and play as a relay.

Gift Stacking Race - Great if the whole class can play. Bring in gifts and as each player takes their turn the height of the gifts increases. Perfect for relays, plus you can modify it for your age group. Learn more about the Gift Stacking Game.

Christmas Picture Puzzle - A fun challenge for kids learning Christmas songs, words and problem solving skills. A good free time activity.

If you need even more ideas like Christmas Song Scramble, Reindeer Matching Games, Holiday Bingo (Image Bingo and Regular Bingo that can be personalized for your class) and more than consider the Printable Holiday Games and Activity Pack that gives you access to over 50 games. Thee are perfect for the classroom and your own activities outside of school.

Good luck this week with your kids and have a Merry Christmas.

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Rice Krispie Holiday Party Snack Ideas

I was watching Cupcake Wars last night and was thinking wow, those cupcakes are a lot of work, so when a Rice Krispies commercial aired I thought that would be easier and more fun to work with, albeit messier too.

So today I searched the web for ideas to help inspire you to make fun Holiday Rice Krispie treats for your kids Holiday party next week without spending all weekend in the kitchen.

Here are 3 Rice Krispie Holiday ideas to get you started.

Rice Krispie Presents - Cut into squares, add icing to look like ribbons and bows.

Rice Krispie Ornaments are a little harder. Form in the shape of a ball, decorate with icing and even M&M's pushed into sides of Rice Krispie ball, top is made with red rope licorice and mini marshmallows.

Rice Krispie Snowman - The hardest in the group. Chocolate scarf, mini chocolate morsels used for eyes and mouth, peppermint candy for hat, and assorted candies or cookie decorations can be used for nose, buttons and hat topper.

We found these items online, but Rice Krispies web site has a few more ideas but some of those look like time bandits to me.

As you plan your Holiday parties, events and gatherings, we at Party Game Ideas want to wish you Happy Holidays.

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10 Pre-K and Kindergarten Holiday Party Games, Kids will Love

Looking for Pre-K, Kindergarten and fun for younger kids holiday parties. Well we've got a list of 10 of our favorite games for those little guys and gals that enjoy Christmas so much.

Most of these party games and activities are do it yourself games and take less than 30 minutes of prep time. Here is our list of this year's list of our 5 Most Popular Christmas party games for kids and 5 of our favorite Holiday party games that include a few new games and activities for kids.

Here are 10 Christmas party games just for toddlers, Pre-K and young children, but the great thing is big kids and adults will have fun playing these games too!

1. Unwrap the Gift / Pass the Parcel - Our most popular game this year. This classic gift wrapping party game comes with two game variations that make unwrapping the gift a challenge and you can make it more interesting by making each layer of paper offer a naughty or nice surprise. Easy to adapt to themed holiday events for kid's and adults.

2. Christmas Corners - Always a hit for young kids as it is simple and fun, plus you get to listen to Christmas music. When the music plays kids move around in a circle or dance, but when the music stops they must select a Christmas corner. Will it be a lucky corner or the end of the game?

3. Holiday Picture Bingo - It's Bingo with Holiday images rather than numbers or letters, so there is no reading skills required and that makes it fun for young kids. We showcase several printable picture Bingo options, including Winter Holiday, Christmas and Christian games. Printable options allow you to create Bingo cards quickly and personalize the games to your event.

4. Gift Stacking Relay - Holding on to presents where big or small can be quite a challenge. Keep these gift game simple by just stacking a 2 gifts for little children and stacking a lot for older kids. Holiday relay game where kids must balance the Christmas gifts and be quick.

5. Left / Right Naughty or Nice Gift Passing Game - This gift passing game keeps kids hoping they are on Santa's nice list because the stay in the game. Receive news that you are naughty and you are out.

6. Find Santa's Reindeer - This game involves having the kids and / or families searching for Santa's reindeer which have gone missing. Hurry, we need to find them before Christmas Eve or Santa might not be able to make his trip! There is another similar game we created that you may also want to check out Find It Christmas Scavenger Hunt Relay

7 . Snowflake Balloon Catch - A Simple and fun game for the pre-k crowd and those in kindergarten. Simply have the kids try to catch a specific numbers of balloons or just as many as the can if they don't know their numbers yet and have fun. A game version is included to for 5, 6 and 7 year olds

8. Christmas Tree Ornament Find - Kids search for the Christmas ornaments they need to find so they can complete their task or count how many of those ornaments are on the tree. (Two variations of this game)

9. Pin the Nose on the Reindeer - Put a Christmas spin on Pin the Tail on the Donkey and you get Pin the Nose on the Reindeer or you could use Snowman too!

10. Rudolph's Red Nosed Relay - This is silly and a little messy and it should have them laughing all the way. A fun relay for little tikes.

These games and activities are sure to help keep kids busy during Holiday parties and the days leading up to the Christmas holiday.

Find over 50 additional Holiday and Christmas Party Games for home or office parties and event or play these games for an afternoon of fun. 

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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Beer Tasting or Wine Exchange Party a Perfect Holiday Idea for Friends

Want to do something with friends but don't want all the pressure of a Gift Exchange or a giant holiday event then consider these two options.

Beer Tasting Party
This is a favorite among guys because they know what to do.
Buy Beer.
- We aren't talking Bud Light, Mich Ultra or Miller here, we are talking your own private Beer Festival where guests are asked to bring a 6 pack or two of their favorite or unique micro brew to the party.
- Make sure to have plenty of ice to keep the beer cold, cups for drink and if possible create a beer list of everything brought where guests can note which beers they liked and which they would pass on.
- Set up stations where guests can sample the beer 3 to 4 oz. each (not take a bottle) and note who brought each beer, so guests can ask questions about the beer.
- Last at the end of the night, divide up any remaining beer and have guests take home a bottle or two of their favorites.

Gifts that might interest the Beer Connoisseur
Beer Tasting and Hops Appreciation Kit
Beer Tasting Flight Carrier

And if you want some Beer Trivia for your event check these out
Beer Quiz: US Beer Trivia Match
Beer Trivia Multi-Choice
Beers Of The World Trivia Placemat

Wine Exchange Party
This party is another easy to put together Holiday party without all the stress. It is a gift exchange but one that you already have a good idea what you'll get in return.

The host needs to purchase wine, cheese and appetizers for the holiday event and instead of gifts everyone brings a bottle of wine. You can run your gift exchange the same way with steal or a left / right game but in the end everyone gets to go home with a bottle of wine.

Wine Trivia & Gift Exchange and Left / Right Wine Passing Games
Picnic Games: Wine Trivia
Christmas Gift Exchange Fun
Right & Left Frosty the Snowman Game or Right & Left Rudolph Game

Hopefully these Beer and Wine party ideas will help you enjoy the holiday season a little more.

Happy Holidays
And if you are thrown a Holiday event for the office, family or your kids check out over 50 Christmas Party Games at Party Game Ideas web site.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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Gift Exchange Mix Up - Offers a Twist with Each Gift Exchange Card

Need a new spin on the standard Holiday Gift Exchange?

Well this Gift Exchange mix up changes the rules as the game goes on. Instead of just picking a number and picking or stealing a gift this Gift Exchange game might limit your to just those wearing blue or participants with a bracelet and with lots of cards, you'll never know when your turn is the last one so it's important to get the gift you want.

This game works well for 12 - 25 Gift Exchange participants but if you have move just print out two sets of cards. View Gift Exchange game here.

Not sure this is what you are looking for in a gift exchange, then check out our Holiday Gift Exchanges which include a variety of gift swap options.

Happy Holidays
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Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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Snow Themed Party Games for Kid's Holiday Party, but No Snow Needed

For some reason this year I seem to be on a Snow theme for Party Games. Three of the last four games I have written have included snow in one way or another.

Since none of the party games include real snow, it might just be that I am missing seeing the white stuff as we don't get any snow in Orlando. So I wanted to feature a few of our snow inspired party games and activities.

Snowflake Balloon Catch - I always enjoyed walking in the falling snow and catching snowflakes on my tongue but how can you replicate that sense of something slowly falling around you can catching it? Well I came up with Snowflake Balloon Catch an fun activity for kids that makes falling balloon fun. Check out Snowflake Balloon Catch.

Indoor Snowman Snowball Battle - I wanted party game with action, but one that wasn't dangerous or would destroy the house and one that would be fun for boys. The result was Snowman Snowball Battle using styrofoam balls as snowballs to knock pieces of the snowman on to the other teams side. I think it turned out pretty good but would imagine that some parents will turn this into a better game than I imagined. Read more about Snowman Snowball Battle

Snowball and Spoon Relay - Sometimes the best ideas are recycling classic games into Holiday games with just a few simple changes. Learn more about the Snowball and Spoon Relay

While these are new Snow related games we have more including:
Shoveling Snow, Snowball Soccer and Snowball Squishers, these are just a few of 50 Christmas Party Games that can be found on Party Game Ideas web site.For some reason I think I need to put together a build the snowman game to round out our snow inspired party games.

Happy Holidays
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Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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Kids Christmas Relay Race Party Games

Need a Holiday party game for kids with lots of energy, then a Christmas party relay race just might be the thing.

We took a like at our list of Christmas party Games and did some thinking to come up with 5 Holiday Relay Race games for kids.

1. Christmas Gift Stacking Relay
Kids must stay focused and navigate the course to delivery the presents to the next team member. Play with a fixed number of Gifts like 3 to 5 stacked on top of each other or play with and increase the stack each round. Play a round of each for more fun, fixed game first and increasing stack second.

2. Snowball & Spoon Relay
Take a styrofoam ball (snowball) place it on a wooden spoon and you have a wintery version of the egg and spoon race. Divide group into teams and you are ready for a relay race.

3. Mitten Munch Relay
If you have every had to unwrap anything while wearing gloves then you'll understand how this game is quite a challenge for all ages, except they'll have mittens and candies to unwrap.

4. Gift Wrap Relay
This works best with ages 7 and up and in you should provide pre-cut sheets of wrapping paper as you don't want a scissor cut during the game. The goal is to have team and one by one the first player wraps and gift and once done places it under the tree. Then the next person goes and so on.

5. Find It Christmas Relay
This relay Christmas game is based upon finding Holiday items in a room or rooms, on a tree, in a toy box or in a laundry basket. Take a picture of specific Christmas decorations, if using ornaments set up a small tree for the game and using non-breakable ornaments, toys and last winter articles of clothing that would go in the laundry basket or baskets. Then as each player steps up to go they are shown a picture of the item they need to find and head off to find it. Once they return with the item, then the next person is shown their item and so on until each team has retrieved they Holiday items. First team to find everything wins. FYI - You'll need separate items for each team to find so you'll need to sets of cards. 

Happy Holidays
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Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Party Game Ideas for Christmas Party Games, Kids Holiday Party Games, Gift Exchange Ideas, Holiday Murder Mysteries, Printable Christmas Party Games and more!