Pass the Parcel

A classic party game with a Christmas twist. Wrap a small prize in many layers of paper with a silly task card tucked between each layer. Pass the parcel around the circle while the music plays. When it stops, that person unwraps one layer and does the task. The last layer holds the prize! The cut-out cards are ready to tuck into the layers, or show the tasks on the TV.

👥 5+ guests, in a circle⏱ 10–20 min👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly🖨️ Print📺 On the TV

How to play

  1. Wrap a small prize in one layer of paper per player. Tuck one task card between each layer.
  2. Sit in a circle and pass the parcel while the music plays. Stop the music at a surprise moment.
  3. Whoever is holding it unwraps ONE layer, reads the card and does the task. The person who unwraps the last layer keeps the prize!

You need: A prize wrapped in many layers of paper, Music (any playlist). What's in it: 30 layer tasks.

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🎁 Pass the Parcel

  1. Wrap a small prize in one layer of paper per player. Tuck one task card between each layer.
  2. Sit in a circle and pass the parcel while the music plays. Stop the music at a surprise moment.
  3. Whoever is holding it unwraps ONE layer, reads the card and does the task. The person who unwraps the last layer keeps the prize!
  1. 1.Do your best reindeer hop three times.

  2. 2.Sing the first line of any carol.

  3. 3.Say “Ho ho ho!” in three different voices.

  4. 4.Name three of Santa's reindeer.

  5. 5.Melt like a snowman, in slow motion.

  6. 6.Tell the group your favorite Christmas cookie.

  7. 7.Give someone in the circle a compliment.

  8. 8.Waddle like a penguin for ten seconds.

  9. 9.Make a snowflake in the air with your hands.

  10. 10.Spin around once and shout “Merry Christmas!”

  11. 11.Name a Christmas movie.

  12. 12.Pretend to wrap a present very badly.

  13. 13.Show everyone your best Santa walk.

  14. 14.Say one thing you're thankful for.

  15. 15.Do ten jumping jacks like an elf.

  16. 16.Tell a Christmas joke.

  17. 17.Make your silliest face and hold it for five seconds.

  18. 18.Pretend to be a reindeer stuck in the snow.

  19. 19.Share your favorite holiday tradition.

  20. 20.Hum a Christmas song while the group guesses it.

Included in: Christmas Party Game Pack and Kids' Christmas Activity Pack. enter your code on the redeem page to play on the TV and phones.

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