Five Brilliant Food Games For All The Family On Christmas Day

Christmas Day is all about family, fun, and feasting. After the big meal, there’s no better way to keep the festive spirit alive than with some food-themed games that everyone can enjoy. From kids to grandparents, these entertaining activities add a playful twist to your holiday celebrations. Here are five brilliant food games to try this Christmas...

1. Blind Taste Test Challenge

Put your family’s taste buds to the test with a blindfolded tasting game! Prepare small samples of food items—both familiar and surprising—such as chocolates, spices, cheese, or Christmas leftovers. Players take turns being blindfolded and guessing what they’re eating. You can make it more challenging by including unusual flavour combinations. The person with the most correct guesses wins a small prize or bragging rights!

2. Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Turn your Christmas desserts into a canvas for creativity by hosting a gingerbread house decorating contest. Provide pre-assembled gingerbread houses or kits along with a selection of colourful icing, candies, and sprinkles. Set a timer and let each family member create their masterpiece. Award prizes for categories like "Most Creative," "Funniest Design," or "Best Overall." Bonus: you’ll have delicious edible decorations for later.

3. Marshmallow Tower Challenge

For this game, all you need are marshmallows and toothpicks. Divide into teams and challenge everyone to build the tallest tower they can in a set amount of time. This simple yet engaging activity combines food with friendly competition and teamwork. To up the ante, add a time limit or rules like only using one hand! The winning team gets to pick the first dessert from the table.

4. Pass the Sprout

This festive take on "Hot Potato" uses a Brussels sprout (or another small food item) as the object to pass around. Players sit in a circle and pass the sprout while Christmas music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the sprout is out—or must complete a silly Christmas-themed challenge like singing a carol or telling a joke. The last person standing wins.

5. Christmas Pudding Relay

Get everyone moving with a fun and chaotic relay race! Create two teams and give each team a “Christmas pudding” (a round object like an orange or small ball). Players must balance the pudding on a spoon and race to a designated point and back without dropping it. The next teammate then takes their turn. The first team to complete the relay wins. To add a festive twist, players can wear Santa hats or reindeer antlers during the race.