Christmas Party Games + Activities for All Ages

The air is chilly and string lights are being hung as we speak, which can only mean one thing: The Christmas season is upon us! So, what are you waiting for? It's time to start planning your Christmas party. And this year's party is sure to be anything but boring because we've got DIY Christmas party games that every guest will love.

Get the party started by passing out candy-filled Christmas crackers. Pass them out as guests arrive, and use them as place cards or party favors. These Christmas crackers are made from recycled materials so they're inexpensive and easy to make.

Prepping this classic party game couldn’t be easier. Fill a decorative jar with holiday candies and jot down the total number. Hang the free printable sign from the jar and have guests record their guesses as they walk through the door. At the end of the night, the closest guess takes home the jar. While you're at the printer, you might as well print out some free Christmas party invitations, below.

What's more festive than building gingerbread houses? You can make this a laid-back activity or go full-on competition mode to see who can build the very best gingerbread house. Take the rustic route with our log-cabin gingerbread house how-to, below.

Traditional gingerbread houses may be a little challenging for the younger guests but that doesn't mean they have to miss out on the fun. Host a kid-friendly gingerbread house party with our how-to, below.