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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate it than with your loved ones? With all the delicious food and festive decorations, getting together and having a good time is a must during the holiday season!

And what’s a party without some fun drinking games? With all the events that happened this year, we all deserve to let loose and have some fun. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the Top 7 Drinking Games for 2024 that will surely make your Christmas merrier.

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So gather your loved ones, grab your favorite drinks, and get ready for a night full of laughter and friendly competition!

1. Christmas Dinner Drinking Game

Christmas Dinner Drinking Game

This drinking game for Christmas dinners will help you survive dull evenings! You know those family dinners where you have to put on a fake smile and make small talk with relatives you barely know? Well, this game will make it much more interesting!

If this game sounds familiar, that’s because it’s a popular drinking game — just with a Christmas twist! The best part: You can play it in secret without anyone noticing!

So, get drunk and silly as you take a sip whenever your aunt asks you about your love life or whenever your uncle tells the same joke for the fifth time!

How to Play the Christmas Dinner Drinking Game

Playing this game is simple: Drink whenever someone does or says something that’s on the list. You drink once, twice, three times, or finish your drink.

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You know the other party guests better than we do, so feel free to spice up the game with your rules. However, these are our suggestions on how to play the Christmas Dinner drinking game:

Take a sip…

  • Take a sip whenever someone asks, “What do you do for a living exactly?”
  • Take a sip whenever someone says cheers.
  • Take a sip whenever someone says Happy Holidays.
  • Take a sip whenever someone comments on someone’s weight.

Take two sips…

  • Take two sips if someone talks about politics.
  • Take two sips whenever someone tells a bad joke.
  • Take two sips if someone makes a happy announcement (e.g., engagement, pregnancy, etc.)
  • Take three sips whenever someone mentions their ex.

Take three sips…

  • Take three sips if someone takes a picture.
  • Take three sips if someone asks, “When will you start your own family?”
  • Take three sips whenever you’re looking at your phone.
  • Take three sips if your guests start arguing.

Finish your drink…

  • Finish your drink if you get a Christmas present you hate.
  • Finish your drink if someone talks about their successful career.
  • Finish your drink if someone brings up an embarrassing story about you.
  • Finish your drink if someone offers you the last piece of cake.

2. Never have I ever Christmas Edition

Quote with Christmas decoration

Never have I ever re-gifted a Christmas present! Well, you have? Then drink! Never Have I Ever, with a festive twist, is the perfect drinking game for your holidays.

Never Have I Ever is a classic drinking game where players take turns saying something they have never done. If someone in the group has done it, they have to drink. In this Christmas edition, you’ll discover who has been naughty and nice this year!

Master the art of confession and fun with our definitive guide to Never Have I Ever – a must-read for anyone looking to spice up their social gatherings!

How to play Never Have I Ever Christmas edition

Get to know your friends and family while enjoying some eggnog! Like in the standard game version, you share Never Have I Ever statements and drink whenever you’ve done it before. The main difference is, that instead of asking general questions, you ask Christmas-related ones!

Playing the game is simple! Just follow these steps:

Step 1: Begin by gathering the group together. You can play this game with a small or large group, so it’s perfect for any holiday party!

Step 2: Set up your drinks on a table or counter near the group. You’ll need these to drink from when a Never Have I Ever statement applies to you.

Step 3: The first player starts the game by saying a Christmas-related statement. For example, “Never have I Ever decorated a Christmas tree.”

Step 4: Everyone who has decorated a Christmas tree takes a drink. The ones who haven’t can just sit back and watch.

Step 5: The next player says their statement, and the game continues until everyone has had a turn.

Step 6: You can choose to keep score by counting how many sips everyone takes, or you can play without keeping track. It’s up to you and your group!

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With various categories that include popular, age-appropriate, and funny questions, you’ll never run out of options when playing Never Have I Ever with your friends. Let our game take the lead, and have a blast!

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Never Have I Ever Christmas Questions

Coming up with questions can be tricky, but here are some to get you started! The following questions are ideal to ask your friends, colleagues, or family members:

  1. Never have I ever had Christmas dinner at a restaurant.
  2. Never have I ever decorated my home for Christmas.
  3. Never have I ever stayed up late to watch the New Year’s countdown.
  4. Never have I ever worn an ugly Christmas sweater.
  5. Never have I ever dressed up as Santa Claus.
  6. Never have I ever heard “Last Christmas” more than ten times a day.
  7. Never have I ever seen the movie “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.”
  8. Never have I ever been kissed under the mistletoe.
  9. Never have I ever been in a Christmas parade.
  10. Never have I ever written a letter to Santa Claus asking for presents.
  11. Never have I ever baked gingerbread cookies for Santa.
  12. Never have I ever gotten elf on the shelf.
  13. Never have I ever given Christmas gifts to people who didn’t give me any.
  14. Never have I ever played board games on Christmas Day.
  15. Never have I ever taken part in secret Santa gift exchanges.
  16. Never have I ever opened Christmas presents early.
  17. Never have I ever attended a holiday concert on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
  18. Never have I ever donated to a charity during the holidays.
  19. Never have I ever visited a Christmas market in another country.
  20. Never have I ever participated in any volunteer activities during the holidays.
  21. Never have I ever made a snowman.
  22. Never have I ever gone caroling during the holidays.
  23. Never have I ever slept in on Christmas morning.
  24. Never have I ever made a Christmas wish that came true.
  25. Never have I ever had a white Christmas.

3. Elf Drinking Game

Elf Drinking Game

What’s better than sitting down with your guests, your favorite drink, and your favorite Christmas movie? In our opinion: Nothing!

Elf, starring Will Ferrell and Zoey Deschanel, is one of the best Christmas movies out there. It’s festive, hilarious, and perfect for a drinking game.

How to play Elf Drinking Game

Playing the Elf Drinking Game is east! You’ll need a group of people, Elf on DVD or streaming service, and your drink of choice. Then just follow these steps:

Drink when…

  • Drink whenever Buddy screams “Santa” or “Elf”.
  • Drink whenever you see the Arctic Puffin.
  • Drink whenever Buddy embarrasses his dad.
  • Drink when anyone sings.
  • Drink whenever Jovi looks annoyed.
  • Drink whenever Buddy is mesmerized by something ordinary.
  • Drink whenever Papa elf narrates the story.
  • Drink whenever Buddy asks a question.

Finish your drink when…

  • Finish your drink when Buddy finishes a liter of soda.
  • Finish your drink when Buddy gets hurt.
  • Finish your drink when there’s a montage.
  • Finish your drink when you see maple syrup on the screen.

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4. The Santa Hat Drinking Game

Santa hat hanging on the TV

The holiday season means it’s also time for cheesy holiday movies! And what better way to enjoy them than with a classic drinking game? The Santa Hat Drinking Game is perfect for any movie marathon night.

How to play the Santa Hat Drinking Game

You’ll need a group of people, your favorite Christmas movie, and drinks. Once you’ve gathered everything, follow these steps to play the game:

Step 1: Set up your drinks on a table or nearby counter.

Step 2: Choose which Christmas movie you want to watch. It can be any cheesy holiday movie!

Step 3: Place a Santa hat on top of the TV screen.

Step 4: Every time someone in the movie wears a Santa hat, everyone takes a drink.

Step 5: If someone in the movie says the word “Christmas,” the last person to take a sip has to finish their drink.

Step 6: Keep playing until either the movie ends or everyone is too tipsy to continue.


5. Christmas-themed Trivia Quiz

Christmas Trivia

Feeling a little competitive? Test your knowledge with a Christmas-themed trivia quiz! Gather your friends and family together for some friendly competition and see who knows the most about holiday traditions, music, movies, and more.

How to play the Christmas Trivia Quiz

Getting ready to play is easy! Just follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a list of questions about Christmas. Don’t worry; we’ve included some questions below to help you get started!

Step 2: Divide the group into two teams and have them sit facing each other.

Step 3: One person will be the question master, ask questions from the list, and whichever team answers correctly first get a point. Whenever one team gets a point, the other team drinks.

Step 4: The first team to reach 10 points is the winner.

Christmas Trivia Questions

Asking the right questions is key to having a fun and challenging game! Here are some Christmas trivia questions to get you started:

1. Which country’s version of Santa Claus is called Papa Noël?

  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
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France

In France, Santa is called Père Noël or Papa Noël.

2. What’s the main villain’s name in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?

  • Oogie Boogie
  • Loogie Doogie
  • Doogie Soogie
  • Woogie Loogie
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Oogie Boogie

The main antagonist in the stop-motion Disney film is Oogie Boogie.

3. Where does Eggnog come from?

  • Portugal
  • England
  • USA
  • Germany
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England

Most people think Eggnog comes from the USA; however, it originates from England and was adapted from a drink called posset, which was made with hot milk mixed with wine or beer.

4. What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

  • Apple
  • Hallmark
  • Mercedes
  • Coca-Cola
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Coca-Cola

The first Christmas-themed advertisement by Coca-Cola came out in 1995.

5. Where was baby Jesus born?

  • Bethlehem
  • Vatican City‎
  • Jerusalem
  • Nazareth
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Bethlehem

According to the Bible, baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

6. How many reindeer does Santa have?

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 12
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9

Santa has nine reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph.

7. What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

  • All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
  • White Christmas by Bing Crosby
  • Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms
  • Last Christmas by Wham!
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White Christmas by Bing Crosby

According to the Guinness World Records, “White Christmas” is the best-selling Christmas song of all time.

8. What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

  • Max
  • Spot
  • Buddy
  • Rex
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Max

The Grinch’s loyal companion is named Max.

Want more festive vibes? Discover our compilation of Christmas trivia questions and add a touch of friendly competition to your holiday get-togethers!


6. Christmas Song Drinking Game

Girls with Santa Claus hats singing Christmas songs

Like singing along to Christmas songs? Well, get ready to take it to the next level with our Christmas Song Drinking Game!

How to play the Christmas Song Drinking Game

To play this game, you’ll need a group of friends, a playlist of your favorite Christmas songs, and drinks. Then follow these steps:

  1. Gather all guests and sit in a circle. Extra points if you’re holding hands.

  2. Now the first person starts singing the opening phrase of a chosen Christmas song, then the person to their left sings the next phrase, and so on…

  3. You keep the lovely song going until someone messes up. The person who messes up takes a drink. But if you’re making it to the song’s end, everyone drinks, cheers!


7. Drink if Christmas Edition

Card examples for a Christmas drinking game

Enjoy playing Never Have I Ever and King’s Cup? Combine the best of both games with Drink if Christmas Edition!

Rules for Drink if Christmas Edition

There are two ways to play this drinking game:

  • Variant 1: Shuffle all cards. Each person draws one card at a time and reads the card. If the person agrees to the statement, they drink.
  • Variant 2: Each person can pick one card at a time and hands it to another person. This person reads the card, and if they agree to the statement, they drink.

Download this game as a PDF and print it out at home:

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If you don’t have a printer, here are the “Drink if…” statements:

Drink if…

  • Drink if you’ve ever gone caroling.
  • Drink if there is snow on the ground.
  • Drink if you’re having a jolly good time.
  • Drink if you know all of Santa’s reindeer.
  • Drink if you’ve made a snow angel before.
  • Drink if you have a chimney.
  • Drink if you’ll be the first person to fall asleep.
  • Drink if you still have Christmas shopping to do.
  • Drink if you’ve made a snowman before.
  • Drink if you’re reading this card.
  • Drink if someone is wearing elf shoes.
  • Drink if you’ve never been sledding.
  • Drink if you hate Christmas music.
  • Drink if you made Santa’s naughty list.
  • Drink if you’re only on your first drink.
  • Drink if you’re the shortest one here.
  • Drink if you’re holding your cell phone.
  • Drink if you love Eggnog.
  • Drink if you ate too many Christmas cookies.
  • Drink if you’ve kissed someone under the mistletoe.
  • Drink if you like candy canes.
  • Drink if you’re wearing a Santa hat.
  • Drink if you’ve hung up your stockings.
  • Drink if you believe in Santa Claus.
  • Drink if you have a Christmas tree ornament older than you.
  • Drink if you’re wearing a Christmas-themed sweater.
  • Drink if you’ve seen the movie “Elf” more than twice.
  • Drink if you dislike fruitcake.
  • Drink if you’re the tallest one here.
  • Drink if you’ve never tried eggnog before.

👉 Whether you’re playing with friends or family, this list of games is sure to keep everyone entertained and engaged! So, gather your friends or family, roll up your sleeves, and start playing all the best party and drinking games today — you’ll have plenty of fun and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Happy holidays! 🎅🎄🍷 Cheers!

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