Hosting a Christmas party this year? Add some fun with games like this Christmas Name That Tune, Christmas Pictionary, or a Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt!
This printable Christmas Name That Tune game is free, simple to run, and great for breaking the ice. You don’t even need to play any music — which makes it ideal for groups that prefer a no-music version. It works best with teens and adults and comes with both the game sheet and an answer key in the download. This post contains affiliate links.
UPDATE: Hosting a New Year’s Eve party? There’s a free 25-page New Year’s Eve Party Kit available to download for extra party inspiration.
How to play Christmas Name That Tune
This game is fast to set up, easy to understand, and a great laugh for the whole group. Follow these simple steps:
- Download and print enough copies of the game sheet for every guest, and hand each person a pencil.
- Split players into two teams or play individually if you prefer.
- Set a time limit — three minutes works well — and start the round.
- Players try to identify as many song titles (or lyrics) on the sheet as they can before the timer ends.
- No cheating: phones or lyric lookups are not allowed.
- The printable includes both the game and the answer key for easy scoring.
Download the Christmas Name That Tune game
Optional: Christmas music playlist
While music isn’t required for this version of the game, a holiday playlist sets a festive mood. The curated playlist includes many of the songs referenced in the game and makes great background music for your party.
Activities for kids while adults play
If you want to keep children entertained while adults play Name That Tune, print a few kid-friendly Christmas activity sheets. These printable options are perfect for keeping little ones busy and happy:
- Free Kids Christmas Printable Games
- Christmas I Spy games — printable and fun for all ages
- Roll-a-Christmas-Tree printable game
- Secret Message Letter from Santa — a crafty activity that doubles as a keepsake
- Christmas Reindeer Hunt — a scavenger-style game for the kids
- 30 Days of Christmas book suggestions — printable tracker for story time
If you want more group game inspiration, consider trying a selection of party games suited for both kids and adults — there are plenty of options to keep everyone entertained.
More Christmas Games
Here are a few additional games that work well at holiday gatherings.
FREE Thanksgiving & Christmas Family Feud Game Questions
Christmas Tree on a Plate Drawing Game for Groups
Best Ever Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Funny Christmas “Would You Rather” Questions for Kids
More Christmas party ideas
Need decorations, prizes, or favors? Simple DIY projects make great party touches and prizes. Consider crafting Mason Jar Snow Globes as favors or making mason jar luminaries and mercury jar votives as centerpieces — each is easy to assemble and looks festive on a party table.
Christmas party treats
A dessert table or pie bar is always a hit. Try one or more of these crowd-pleasing pies:
- Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie
- Strawberry Slab Pie with Puff Pastry
- Very Berry Pie
- Hershey’s Cocoa Cream Pie
In addition to pies, offer a mix of sweet bites and themed treats to please guests of all ages. Options like cherry cookie cups, festive cookie cups with dulce de leche, pudding cookies, snow globe treats for kids, and themed chocolate bark are easy to prepare ahead and display beautifully.
Prizes and party favors
If you need simple favors or prizes, choose items that match your party style. Easy DIY favors include snowman gum gifts, mini Christmas tree pinatas, or Hershey Kiss Christmas light necklaces. For store-bought prizes, small novelty items like gnome wine bags, candy cane pens, festive bracelets, novelty spoons, light-up rings, or squishies work well and are affordable to buy in bulk.