Christmas Party Idea -

Pass the Parcel

This is a traditional game from England.

Before the party, place enough Christmas treats (Candy canes, chocolate kisses, erasers) for all of the guests in a small box and wrap it. Then place the parcel into a bigger box and wrap that as well. Then again and again until there are several layers of wrapping.

To play the game everyone sits in circle. Play Christmas music while passing the "parcel" around from player to player. When the music stops, the player holding the parcel unwraps one layer. Then, play the music and begin passing again.

Continue to play until the last layer is unwrapped and the treats are handed out.

TIPS:
We've found it easier to have the players only partially unwrap during their turn. That way every player is sure to get a turn.

We also only use a few boxes but
several layers of paper.

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