Christmas Games and Icebreakers

For many people Christmas is a time for parties and fun times together. If you have a group of people, say at a Sunday school or church, it can be useful to have some ways of introducing people to each other, getting them into the right mood, filling a gap in a program or taking their minds off their empty stomachs if it is taking a long time to serve the food. These Christmas games and icebreakers are suitable for your Sunday school or church group and family orientated Christmas parties or events.

Games Must be Suitable for all Ages

Many Christmas parties and events are for whole families and need to be suitable for everyone from toddlers to older adults. It is important that the games you plan reflect this. If you do not take account of the family nature of Christmas parties and events, it can lead to frustration for a lot of people. Teenagers may find games for young children tedious or boring and preschoolers may get crushed in or upset by boisterous games aimed at older children. If your participants get tired, thirsty or hungry, they may get over excited or easily upset. This means that it is a good idea to alternate quiet activities with more physical ones and to provide a resting space for those that need to calm down.

Plan Ahead

When planning a program for a Christmas event, it is important to take account of the different ages and types of people who are expected, what they like to do and how everything will fit in the space that you have. Make a plan of the space and a timetable of activities, but remain flexible and have a few alternatives. This means that you can cope with unexpected events. When deciding where to do the activities, avoid planning rowdy games near hot food, stairs or on balconies and do not block any fire exits. Finally, do not force any activities on people who do not want to take part. Remember that Christmas games and icebreakers should be fun and help to establish and maintain a good mood!

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