7 Festive Christmas Drinking Games

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with some fun and festive Christmas drinking games? Whether you're hosting a holiday party or just looking for a way to spice up your family gathering, these games are sure to bring some cheer to your celebration.

From classics like "White Elephant" to more modern games like "Never Have I Ever: Holiday Edition," we've got you covered with these 7 festive Christmas drinking games that are sure to make your holiday party one to remember.

1. White Elephant Gift Exchange with a Twist

You've probably played White Elephant before, but this version adds a fun drinking twist. Each player brings a wrapped, used, or inexpensive gift to exchange. Players draw numbers to determine who goes first, and then each player chooses a gift to open. Here's where the drinking comes in: if a player's gift is "stolen" by another player, they must take a drink.

How to Play:

• Each player brings a wrapped gift
• Players draw numbers to determine who goes first
• The first player opens a gift, and then each subsequent player can either choose a new gift to open or "steal" a gift that has already been opened
• If a player's gift is stolen, they must take a drink
• The game continues until all players have a gift

2. Never Have I Ever: Holiday Edition

This version of the popular party game is specifically designed for the holiday season. Players take turns saying "Never have I ever [done something holiday-related]," and those who HAVE done that thing must take a drink.

Examples of Holiday-Themed Statements:

• Never have I ever gone on a sleigh ride
• Never have I ever eaten an entire pumpkin pie by myself
• Never have I ever spent Christmas alone

How to Play:

• Players take turns saying "Never have I ever [done something holiday-related]"
• Those who HAVE done that thing must take a drink
• The game continues until a designated end time or a player reaches a certain number of drinks

3. Holiday Carol Charades

This game is a fun twist on classic charades. Players write down the titles of popular holiday carols on slips of paper, and then act them out for their teammates to guess. The twist? Players who are acting out the carols must do so while drinking a beer or cocktail.

How to Play:

• Players write down the titles of popular holiday carols on slips of paper
• Players take turns acting out the carols while drinking a beer or cocktail
• Teammates try to guess the title of the carol being acted out
• The team with the most correct guesses wins

4. Ugly Sweater Contest

This game is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit and show off your ugliest holiday sweater. Players wear their ugliest holiday sweaters and compete to see who has the most creative, hideous, or hilarious sweater.

How to Play:

• Players wear their ugliest holiday sweaters
• A panel of judges or the group as a whole votes on who has the most creative, hideous, or hilarious sweater
• The winner receives a prize, and those who don't win must take a drink

5. Holiday Movie Trivia

This game is a fun way to test your knowledge of holiday movies. Players answer trivia questions about popular holiday movies, and those who answer incorrectly must take a drink.

Examples of Holiday Movie Trivia Questions:

• What is the name of the main character in the movie "Elf"?
• In the movie "Home Alone," what is the name of the family's destination for their holiday trip?
• Who plays the role of Scrooge in the movie "A Christmas Carol"?

How to Play:

• Players answer trivia questions about popular holiday movies
• Those who answer incorrectly must take a drink
• The game continues until a designated end time or a player reaches a certain number of drinks

6. Secret Santa with a Twist

This game is a fun twist on the classic Secret Santa gift exchange. Each player brings a wrapped gift to exchange, but with a twist: players must complete a task or challenge before they can open their gift.

Examples of Tasks or Challenges:

• Sing a holiday song with a mouthful of marshmallows
• Do a specific number of jumping jacks
• Answer a trivia question correctly

How to Play:

• Players bring a wrapped gift to exchange
• Players must complete a task or challenge before they can open their gift
• If a player completes the task or challenge, they get to open their gift. If they don't, they must take a drink

7. Holiday Word Scramble

This game is a fun way to test your knowledge of holiday-themed words. Players unscramble letters to form holiday-themed words, and those who can't unscramble the words must take a drink.

Examples of Holiday-Themed Words:

• SLEIGH
• REINDEER
• SANTA

How to Play:

• Players unscramble letters to form holiday-themed words
• Those who can't unscramble the words must take a drink
• The game continues until a designated end time or a player reaches a certain number of drinks

These 7 festive Christmas drinking games are sure to add some cheer to your holiday party. Whether you're a fan of classics like White Elephant or more modern games like Never Have I Ever: Holiday Edition, there's something on this list for everyone. So grab a cup of eggnog and get ready to jingle and mingle with your friends and family.