Holiday-Themed Game

The group plays a holiday trivia, charades, or bingo game for extra cheer.

Broken Ornament Drama

An ornament falls and shatters, prompting jokes or a cleanup mission.

Spiked Eggnog Surprise

A guest jokingly asks if the eggnog is “family-friendly,” raising eyebrows.

Gift Wrapping Fail

A gift is so poorly wrapped it becomes a topic of conversation.

Host Runs Out of Ice

The party comes to a screeching halt as everyone scrambles for more ice.

Over-the-Top Decorations

The host goes all out, with lights, inflatables, or themed rooms.

Holiday Movie Background Noise

A holiday movie plays in the background, but no one is really watching.

Photo Bomb Expert

A guest becomes notorious for sneaking into photos with goofy faces.

Cookie Platter Debate

A heated discussion breaks out over which cookie on the platter is the best.

Free Square

This one is on the house!

Host’s Family Pet Steals Food

The host’s dog or cat sneaks food off a table or plate, causing laughter.

Fireplace Selfie Session

Guests crowd by the fireplace for cozy group photos or solo selfies.

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Kids Take Over the Dance Floor

The kids dominate the party music with their epic moves.

Unsolicited Holiday Card Bragging

A guest shows off their family holiday card to anyone who’ll look.

Forgotten Gift Exchange

Someone forgets to bring a gift and sheepishly admits it to the group.

Late Guests Arrive Hungry

Guests show up late, immediately heading straight for the food table.

Holiday Cocktail Toast

Someone raises a fancy seasonal drink and offers a heartfelt or funny toast.

“Is That a Real Tree?”

Someone inspects the tree to confirm if it’s real or an impressively fake one.

Holiday Dessert Overload

The dessert table is so packed with options that nobody knows where to start.

End-of-Night Leftover Giveaway

Guests leave with plates or containers full of leftovers from the feast.

Reindeer Antler Props

Someone puts on reindeer antlers or a Santa hat for festive fun.

DIY Decoration Admiration

Guests gush over the host’s handmade holiday decorations or crafts.

Mismatched Holiday Playlist

The playlist jumps from classic carols to pop hits, leaving everyone laughing.

“Who Made This?” Dish

A dish is so good (or mysterious) that everyone demands to know who made it.