Christmas Games for Teens
Fast and competitive, with a little chaos.
1. Phone Photo Challenge
Players: teams Supplies: phones
Give teams a list (best fake snow photo, most festive group pose). Everyone votes on winners.
2. Speed Gift Wrap
Players: any Supplies: paper, tape, odd-shaped items
Wrap a weird object (a ball, a shoe) as neatly as possible in 90 seconds.
3. Reverse Charades
Players: teams Supplies: slips with festive words
The whole team acts it out while one person guesses.
4. Candy Cane Hook Race
Players: any Supplies: candy canes
Holding a candy cane by the straight end in one hand, hook other canes off the table. Other hand behind your back.
5. Holiday Hot Takes
Players: any Supplies: none
Read a mild opinion (hot cocoa beats cider); everyone moves to one side of the room to vote, then debates for 30 seconds.
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What Christmas games do teens like?
Usually ones that are quick, competitive and a bit silly, especially team games with a phone element.
Do these work for youth groups?
Yes. They scale to large groups by playing in teams.
Is there a free printable?
These ideas are free to play as written. Printable versions are available in the shop links.