Happy holidays, everyone! I hope the festive season has been treating you all well so far. I’m excited to share with you all some fun and exciting games that you can play with your loved ones during this time of the year. Today, let’s focus on the popular and exciting game- Christmas Right Left Gift Exchange!
How to Play Christmas Right Left Gift Exchange?
Christmas Right Left Gift Exchange is a fun and interactive game that you can play with your friends and family. It is perfect for both large and small groups. The game starts with everyone sitting in a circle, holding the wrapped gifts they have brought for the exchange. The host then reads a Christmas story out loud, and every time the word “left” is mentioned, everyone passes their gift to the left. Similarly, every time the word “right” is mentioned, everyone passes their gift to the right. The game continues in this fashion, with everyone passing their gifts back and forth until the story ends. Once the story ends, everyone opens the gift they are holding, and voila- everyone’s got something new and exciting to take home!
5 Game Variations You Can Try
While the basic premise of the game remains the same, there are several variations that you can try out to add an extra layer of excitement and fun!
- Pass the Present
In this game variation, everyone sits in a circle, just like the original game. However, instead of passing the gift to the left and right, the host plays some festive music, and everyone has to pass the gift around while the music plays. Once the music stops, whoever is holding the gift gets to keep it!
- White Elephant Gift Exchange
White Elephant Gift Exchange is another fun variation of the game that you can try out. In this version, everyone brings a wrapped gift, usually a gag or funny gift. The gifts are then placed in the center, and everyone takes turns picking a gift from the pile. Once everyone has picked a gift, the game begins. Just like the original version, the host reads a story out loud, and every time the word “left” or “right” is mentioned, everyone passes the gift they are holding in the respective direction. In the end, everyone gets to keep the gift they are holding.
- Naughty or Nice Gift Exchange
In this game variation, everyone brings two gifts- a “naughty” gift and a “nice” gift. The gifts are placed in two separate piles, and everyone picks a number to determine the order of the game. The game begins with the person holding number one picking a gift from either pile. Once they have unwrapped the gift, they can either keep it or swap it with someone else’s gift. If a person’s gift is swapped, they get to pick another gift from the pile and continue playing. The game continues until everyone has had a turn, and everyone ends up with a gift.
- Themed Gift Exchange
For this game variation, everyone brings a gift that follows a specific theme, like “candy and sweets” or “holiday-themed gifts.” The gifts are then placed in the center, and everyone takes turns picking a gift from the pile. Once everyone has picked a gift, the game begins. Just like the original version, the host reads a story out loud, and every time the word “left” or “right” is mentioned, everyone passes the gift they are holding in the respective direction. In the end, everyone gets to keep the gift they are holding, which is usually related to the theme of the game.
- Kids’ Gift Exchange
This game variation is perfect for young children. The game starts with everyone sitting in a circle, holding the gift they brought for the exchange. The host then starts reading a story out loud while passing a wrapped gift around the circle. When the story ends, the child holding the gift they are currently holding gets to keep it. The game continues until everyone has gotten a gift. This game is perfect for kids as it teaches them how to share and take turns while having fun!
I hope you all have as much fun playing these exciting games as I did discovering them! Have a safe and happy holiday season!
