Christmas Would You Rather Game

Printables + 80 Free Questions

If you enjoy light holiday games that get everyone talking, this Christmas Would You Rather game is a fun way to add energy to your celebrations. I made these games especially with seniors in mind, but anyone can join in. You’ll find 80+ questions you can play right now, plus two printable games you can download if you want something ready-made.

WOULD YOU RATHER ride a reindeer-drawn sleigh through the starlit snow-covered forest, OR have a cozy fireside chat with Santa himself?

WOULD YOU RATHER have Rudolph's nose that lights up when you tell a bad joke, OR Santa's belly that jiggles like a bowl full of jelly every time you laugh?

This style of game is easy to use at holiday meals, cozy evenings, or group activities. You simply read a question, choose your answer, and enjoy the conversations that follow. The choices can be thoughtful, silly, or surprising and the discussions are often the best part.

What’s Included on This Page

You’ll find three options here:

1. Play 80+ Free Questions Online
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2. Christmas Would You Rather (40 Questions + Free 10-Question Sample)
A printable game with cut-outs and two ways to play.

>> Go straight to the free sample

3. Around the World Edition (54 Questions, 5 Countries)
A unique printable set with holiday themes from Australia, the UK, Canada, Scandinavia, and Japan.

>> Sneak a peek here

Each option offers something a little different, depending on how you prefer to enjoy the game.

How to Use Christmas Would You Rather During the Holidays

This game works almost anywhere... around the dinner table, at a Christmas party, during a visit with loved ones, or in a care setting where you want a low prep activity. Questions like this help everyone participate at their own pace, and they often spark stories from past holidays.

If you prefer a relaxed approach, read a few questions aloud while enjoying a warm drink. If you enjoy group play, give one person the “reader” role and go around the room answering each question. Many activity directors tell me this style of game helps people think more clearly and encourages conversation without any pressure.

A few options for playing:

  • Answer as a group and share your choices
  • See if you can guess what someone else would pick
  • Use printed cut-outs and draw questions from a hat
  • Add a timer for a faster-paced round
  • Let each person read a question to another player

However you play, you’ll find that the choices lead to laughter, stories, and sometimes surprisingly thoughtful conversations.

You can also roll up the free cut outs from our game and place them inside your Christmas crackers.

Types of Christmas Would You Rather Game Questions You’ll Find

The questions on this page touch on:

  • Holiday foods
  • Gift-giving
  • Decorations
  • Traditions
  • Christmas characters
  • Cozy winter moments
  • Lighthearted silly scenarios
  • International Christmas themes

This variety keeps the game interesting without making any question too hard. Others tell me they enjoy the food and tradition themed choices most because they bring up familiar memories and a few good laughs.

Want a Printable Version? Here’s What You Can Download

If you’d like something organized and easy to hand out, you’ll find two printable games you can use right away.

Christmas Would You Rather – 40 Questions (with 10 Free Sample Questions)

This version includes:

  • 40 holiday-themed questions
  • Full-color and black-and-white pages
  • Cut-out cards for drawing questions
  • Two ways to play
  • A free sample of 10 questions you can print instantly

This is a good option if you like classic Christmas themes with a mix of gentle humor and festive choices.

Around the World Edition – 54 Questions (5 Countries)

If you enjoy learning about different cultures, this edition brings you questions inspired by:

  • Australia
  • The United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Scandinavia
  • Japan

It’s a fun twist if you want something different from the standard Christmas questions. Some seniors enjoy comparing these traditions with their own, which can lead to great conversations.

40 Christmas Would You Rather Questions and 2 Ways to Play

54 Would You Rather Christmas Questions: 5 Countries

How This Game Supports Engagement and Conversation

This Christmas Would You Rather game encourages you to imagine different scenarios, compare choices, and share your reasoning. It’s a practical way to stay mentally active during the holidays without feeling like you’re doing a “brain exercise.” The game gives your attention something playful to focus on, and the social interaction that follows often becomes the highlight.

Seniors especially enjoy this type of activity because it’s accessible, easy to follow, and doesn’t rely on memory. The fun comes from choosing between two options and talking about why.

Christmas Would You Rather Game

FREE SAMPLE 10 QUESTIONS


80+ Free Christmas Would You Rather Questions

Below is your full collection of free questions. Use them online, read them aloud, or copy a few for your next gathering. (If you want them neatly organized, the printable editions make it easier to play without scrolling.)

They can be grouped into several categories, such as Christmas characters, holiday foods, Christmas traditions, and winter scenarios, just to name a few. 

Christmas characters, for instance, can spark fantastic conversations.

Would you rather take a sleigh ride with Santa or build a snowman with Frosty?

Would you rather be one of Santa's elves or guiding Rudolph on Christmas Eve?


Then we have our festive food category. 

Would you rather only eat fruitcake for the entire season or swap your Christmas turkey for a large Christmas pudding?

Would you rather make cookies for Santa or gulp down a gallon of eggnog?


Christmas traditions can get pretty hilarious too. Imagine choosing between these:

Would you rather unwrap presents with oven mitts or sing Christmas carols backwards the entire holiday?

Would you rather decorate a 30ft Christmas tree or untangle Christmas lights for eight hours straight?


Winter scenarios bring seasonal fun into the mix. Picture deciding between these:

Would you rather discover Santa’s secret workshop or invent a machine to help the elves make more edible presents? 

Would you rather use candy canes as ski poles to go skiing with Santa or have an unlimited snowball fight with the elves?


Just for fun, let’s add in some extra silly and unlikely scenarios! These absurd situations are bound to create a lot of laughter!

Would you rather always wear a Santa suit during December or have a Christmas tree decorating itself whenever a Christmas song plays?

Would you rather have prickly holly in your bed or mistletoe growing out of your head?



Get Your Free Sample Here

Fill in your email address below to get your free sample of our Would You Rather Christmas Edition game with 10 questions and cut outs. There are 7 pages in total - both full color and black and white to save on ink, and 2 pages of questions to cut out and put in that hat. I've left some blank for you to fill in too!

Please note that all fields followed by an asterisk* must be filled in.

 

Would you rather make your favorite cookies appear on command or share a meal with Mrs. Claus?

Would you rather time travel to Christmas from your past when you were 20 years old or 40 years old?

The Free Christmas Would You Rather Game Starts Here

Here are the 40 questions in the Christmas Would You Rather game if you are creative and want to make your own:

Food:

1. Would you rather have a Christmas feast with all your favorite dishes but with no decorations, or have a beautifully decorated Christmas setting with just a simple meal?

2. Would you rather bake and decorate a mountain of Christmas cookies but have to clean up all the mess, or skip the baking and enjoy store-bought cookies with no cleanup?

3. Would you rather have an unlimited supply of your favorite eggnog throughout the holiday season, or a chance to try a new, unique eggnog flavor every day?

4. Would you rather sip on hot cocoa with marshmallows or savor a warm cup of mulled wine during your Christmas gatherings?

5. Would you rather stick with traditional Christmas dishes you've known for years, or be adventurous and try new, unique holiday recipes with your family?

Gifts:

6. Would you rather receive one extraordinary Christmas gift, or a collection of smaller, thoughtful gifts from your loved ones?

7. Would you rather be a gift-wrapping expert and wrap all your presents perfectly, or have your gifts come pre-wrapped, but with unpredictable and amusing wrapping styles?

8. Would you rather receive a Christmas gift you've been hinting at for months, or a surprise gift that could be anything, including something you didn't know you wanted?

9. Would you rather give handmade gifts that show thought and effort, or choose convenient store-bought gifts that everyone loves?

10. Would you rather receive a well-intentioned but unwanted gift and figure out how to use it, or receive a regifted present with a heartfelt note?

Decorations:

11. Would you rather have your Christmas tree adorned with thousands of sparkling lights, or just a few carefully placed, larger lights that create a cozy atmosphere?

12. Would you rather decorate your home with shimmering tinsel that catches the light, or classic garland that adds a touch of tradition?

13. Would you rather have a real Christmas tree that fills your home with the scent of pine, or an artificial tree that's easy to set up and decorate?

14. Would you rather have a stunning outdoor light display that can be seen from miles away, or a charming, cozy porch decorated with wreaths and garlands?

15. Would you rather collect unique Christmas ornaments from all over the world, or have a tree adorned with homemade ornaments crafted by your family?


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Activities:

16. Would you rather spend an evening singing Christmas carols with family and friends, or enjoy a quiet night in with hot cocoa and your favorite holiday songs?

17. Would you rather have a white Christmas with snow and outdoor activities like building snowmen and sledding, or a warm and cozy Christmas indoors without any snow?

18. Would you rather play Santa Claus and deliver presents to all the kids in your neighborhood, or be Santa's chief toy tester and get first dibs on all the toys?

19. Would you rather open one small present on Christmas Eve or save all the excitement for Christmas morning?

20. Would you rather host an ugly sweater party with friends, or enjoy a quiet evening with family in your comfiest PJs?

Christmas Movies:

21. Would you rather watch a non-stop marathon of classic Christmas movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" or a modern holiday comedy like "Elf"?

22. Would you rather spend Christmas with the Grinch who needs to find the true meaning of the holiday, or with Ebenezer Scrooge who will undergo a transformation by the end of the day?

23. Would you rather watch animated Christmas movies like "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" or live-action movies like "Home Alone"?

24. Would you rather be the main character in your favorite Christmas movie or have a cameo appearance in every Christmas movie ever made?

25. Would you rather write and star in a new heartwarming Christmas movie or direct a hilarious holiday comedy?

26. Would you rather have a movie night dedicated to classic black-and-white Christmas films like "Miracle on 34th Street" or more recent classics like "The Polar Express"?

27. Would you rather be the villain in your favorite Christmas movie, like the mischievous Wet Bandits from "Home Alone," or the lovable sidekick who helps save the day?

28. Would you rather have the ability to bring the characters in your favorite Christmas movies to life, or instantly transform into any character from a holiday movie and experience their adventures?

29. Would you rather host a 24-hour Christmas movie marathon with all your friends, or attend a special screening of your favorite holiday movie in a historic theater?

30. Would you rather live in the fantastical, animated world of the Grinch or the whimsical, magical world of the North Pole from "Elf"?


Winter Would You Rather:

31. Would you rather have an unexpected snow day, or a day when the weather is just perfect for all your winter activities?

32. Would you rather wear layers of cozy sweaters and scarves, or a stylish winter coat and hat for your outdoor adventures?

33. Would you rather create intricate, artistic snow sculptures in your yard, or build a classic snow angel and snowman with your family?

34. Would you rather indulge in hot cocoa and s'mores by the fire, or sip on mulled cider and munch on gingerbread cookies while watching the snowfall?

35. Would you rather have a well-established winter tradition that you celebrate every year, or create new and unique winter memories each season?

36. Would you rather have an epic snowball fight with your friends, or peacefully watch the snowfall from a warm and cozy spot by the fire?

37. Would you rather go ice skating on a frozen pond in the woods, or enjoy a day of indoor ice skating in a climate-controlled rink?

38. Would you rather spend your winter reading a book by the fireplace, wrapped in a blanket, or exploring the snowy wilderness with a group of friends?

39. Would you rather be a skilled skier who can tackle any slope, or a snowboarder mastering the terrain parks and halfpipes?

40. Would you rather escape to a charming cabin in the mountains for a quiet winter retreat or embark on an exciting winter cruise to explore different destinations?

40 Christmas Would You Rather Questions and 2 Ways to Play

54 Would You Rather Christmas Questions: 5 Countries

The Free Christmas Would You Rather Game Continues

But wait! There's more. These are fun and funny Christmas Would You Rather game questions. They're just in random order with Santa and Christmas as the theme.

41. Would you rather have Santa's sleigh for a day or be the official taste-tester for all the Christmas cookies in the world?

42. Would you rather have a conversation with a snowman or a gingerbread man?

43. Would you rather choose watching gentle magical snow falling on Christmas morning or get a surprise gift every time you open your fridge?

44. Would you rather have a chat with the Grinch and convince him to love Christmas or have the power to make a snowman come to life?

45. Would you rather be a Christmas tree ornament or the star on top?

46. Would you rather travel to the North Pole to see Santa's workshop in action or be Santa's chief toy tester, trying out all the new toys before they're delivered?

47. Would you rather ride Rudolph or Frosty the Snowman in a sled race?

48. Would you rather swap stories by the fireplace with your favorite Christmas character or have them come to life and join your holiday festivities?

49. Would you rather eat gingerbread, or shortbread for two whole weeks?

50. Would you rather have jingle bells for feet or a candy cane for a nose?

51. Would you rather decorate your entire home with tinsel or twinkling lights?

52. Would you rather have a Christmas tree that's always filled with presents, but they're all empty boxes, or a tree that magically regrows its ornaments each time you take one off?

53. Would you rather the smell of gingerbread or hot cocoa wafting through your home during the festive season?

54. Would you prefer to have a snow globe that grants a single wish or a nutcracker that dances to your favorite tune whenever you wish?

55. Would you rather drink red wine or mulled wine on Christmas Eve?

56. Would you rather take a reindeer ride with the elves to explore the North Pole or embark on a magical sleigh ride across the globe with Santa?

57. Would you rather be in charge of gift wrapping or snowflake sorting?

58. Would you rather spend Christmas in a snowy wonderland or on a tropical island, sipping cold coconut water by the beach?

59. Would you rather make your favorite cookies appear on command or share a meal with Mrs. Claus?

60. Would you rather spend 7 hours listening to Christmas music or spend 7 hours Christmas shopping?

61. Would you rather time travel to Christmas from your past when you were 20 years old or 40 years old?

62. Would you rather have Mrs. Claus bake you an apple pie or have the neighbor cook for you all year?

63. Would you rather visit one of the best Christmas markets in the world (Wiener Christkindlmarkt in Vienna, Austria; Strasbourg Christkindelsmarik in Strasbourg, France) or have a warm Christmas in Australia?

64. Would you rather attend a Christmas party with your younger self or host a grand holiday feast for 20 of your family and friends?

65. Would you rather share a cup of cocoa with Scrooge or the Ghost of Christmas Present?


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A Peek at the Around the World Questions

To stretch that imagination, play the international version. Here are some questions for you from the Australian theme in the Around the World edition:

66. Would you rather spend Christmas day on Bondi Beach or in the lush Australian rainforest?

67. Would you rather have a Christmas feast with roast kangaroo or indulge in a seafood BBQ with fresh prawns and lobster?

68. Would you rather don a Santa suit in the scorching Australian summer or dress up as a surfing elf catching waves?

69. Would you rather celebrate Christmas in the bustling city of Sydney or in the serene and remote Outback?

70. Would you rather exchange Christmas presents under a eucalyptus tree's shade at a picnic or on a yacht in the Whitsunday Islands?

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Printable Details

Both printable games are delivered as PDFs. You can print as many copies as you need for personal use only.

The text is clear and easy to read, with color or black-and-white options to save ink. The cut-out cards make it simple to play in groups, especially if you enjoy drawing questions at random.

FAQ

1. Is this game good for older adults?

Answer: Yes. The choices are simple, fun, and easy to discuss which makes the game ideal for older adults, care settings, or multigenerational gatherings.

2. Do I need to print the questions to play?

Answer: No. You can play right from this page, but the printable versions are easier for groups.

3. How long does the game take?

Answer: As long as you want. You can enjoy a few questions or play through many.

4. Do the paid games include different questions?

Answer:  Yes and no. The 40-question game uses the same questions you see on this page. The Around the World edition includes its own unique set of 55 questions, except for the small sample I shared above. If you enjoy the free questions here, the printable editions give you more structure, more ways to play, and nicely formatted cards you can cut out.

Enjoy Your Christmas Would You Rather Game

I hope these free questions and printable options add a bright spot to your holiday season. This game is an easy way to share stories, laugh together, and enjoy a little festive fun... whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or spending time on your own.

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