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Plan a Fun and Exciting Christmas Party Game

© Emily Rogers, Suite101.com Contributing Writer

Starting a holiday tradition can bring individuals closer together, brining out the holiday spirit in everyone.

Everyone enjoys participating in a holiday tradition. For those looking to start a holiday tradition for the family, office or classroom, the “White Elephant Gift Exchange” is known as one of the most exciting Christmas party games around.

Setting Specific Rules for the White Elephant Gift Exchange

When it comes to the “White Elephant Gift Exchange,” individuals often make up their own rules to accommodate their guests. If a teacher is using this game for their classroom, it’s probably best to set the valued gift at a low price of under $5 dollars. However, if the game is going to be played amongst family, friends or co-workers, everyone must agree on a specific gift price. 

White Elephant Gift Exchange, a Traditional Christmas Game

First off, it’s important to set up specific rules for this game that apply to all of the players. The party guests must decide on a reasonable valued amount in which all of the players must abide by. Example: Each gift must be a $15 item. It’s also important to state whether the gift needs to be brand new and whether it could be for male or female, or whether it must apply to both sexes.

Once all of the rules are set in stone, each player is responsible for bringing a “White Elephant” wrapped gift to the Christmas party. There should be a designated area set up so that individuals can place their White Elephant gifts in that one specific area. It’s important to let the individuals know that they must have brought a gift in order to be able to participate.

One person must place numbers equal to the amount of players inside a cup or hat. The person must then walk around to each player and have them draw a number. The game starts out with the person who has drawn #1, as this person must choose a gift to open first. The next person in line will have the choice of choosing a gift to open or the player may choose to steal the first player’s gift instead, causing that player to have to open another gift.

This will keep going until each person has a gift, allowing the player to open a gift or steal someone’s gift. However, once a gift has been stolen 3 times, it is no longer touchable and that person gets to keep their gift.

Starting a Holiday Tradition with a Fun and Exciting Christmas Party Game

This is a traditional Christmas game that many families and friends play each year, as well as employees. It allows everyone to gather together and have a good time. Each person ends up with a gift to take home.

Starting a holiday tradition, like a fun and exciting Christmas party game , can certainly bring individuals closer together. With the “White Elephant Gift Exchange,” individuals can save on the cost of having to purchase gifts for everyone, all while making the gift opening experience a little more exciting.

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