You will need a present wrapped up in at least as many layers of gift wrap as there are children at the party. You can economise by using construction paper or newspaper for the early layers. If you are playing with very young children, you may like to add a small chocolate bar or roll of sweets (candy) to each layer. You will also need a CD player or similar.

Go through several magazines and cut out advertisement symbols (ie. the 7up dot, but not the word 7up). Paste each on the white side of a 3×5 card and have everyone go around the room with an answer sheet and try to identify as many of the symbols as possible.

HOW TO PLAY:
Simple gather together a collection of old Christmas cards and carefully cut off the backs. Avoid glittery cards.

This game is not particularly a Christmas game, but can be played all year round whenever adults are gathered. It is most appropriate if the party consists of couples. One of the spouses leaves the living room and the rest of the guests ask the remaining spouse questions about his/her partner. It can be specific questions or ethical dilemmas. When questions and answers have been written down, the other spouse re-enters the living room and is now asked exactly the same questions. A point is given for each time he or she gives the same answer as the partner. Each point tells how well you know your partner.

HOW TO PLAY:
A card for each person (team) with a different picture on. For younger children you can paint the backs of the cards so they are color coded. For older children give them one piece to start them off.

The idea is to have 2 decks of cards, pass out one deck of cards to everyone at the party circling around giving everyone one at a time until all the cards are gone. Hopefully everyone will come out with an even number of cards.. Have a bunch of nice little gifts wrapped 5 or 10 depending on the amount of guests.. Put the gifts in the center of the room..

HOW TO PLAY:
Simple gather together a collection of old Christmas cards and carefully cut off the backs. Avoid glittery cards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Reindeer, pen and paper

Objective:
Players invent clever Christmas limericks. Winner makes the most clever punch line.