Hilarious Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Games!
Nothing screams holiday fun quite like Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Games! They’re the perfect way to liven up any festive gathering and make sure everyone is laughing (and maybe cringing) at each other’s outfits.
I love how these games bring out the holiday spirit—there’s just something magical about seeing friends and family compete while rocking their most ridiculous sweaters.
Whether it’s a “guess-the-sweater” contest or a game of charades with a Christmas twist, these ideas are bound to make your party unforgettable.
Plus, who doesn’t love a bit of friendly competition while sipping hot cocoa and munching on cookies?
Let’s go into some sweater-inspired fun and make this holiday season your coziest—and craziest—yet!
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DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
What’s more festive (and hilarious) than a room full of people wearing tacky Christmas sweaters? A room full of people making them!
Hosting a DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest is a surefire way to kick your party up a notch—and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love an excuse to bedazzle a sweater beyond recognition? I know I do! Watching friends go from “Pinterest vision” to “glitter bomb catastrophe” is pure holiday gold.
You will need these Ugly Christmas Sweater Voting Ballots & Awards for your contest!
Stocking Up on Sweater Supplies
To get started, provide a stash of plain sweaters or encourage guests to bring their own (the thrift store is your best friend here). Lay out a buffet of holiday horrors: glitter, pom-poms, felt cutouts, ribbons, battery-operated lights, googly eyes, and even tiny ornaments.
The gaudier, the better—this is not the time for subtlety. One of my favorite ideas? Include random “wildcard” items like kitchen sponges or toy reindeer.
The Judging Process: Mayhem and Merriment
Once everyone has crafted their masterpieces (or disasters), it’s time for the big reveal! Line up your participants and give each sweater its moment in the spotlight. Create categories like “Most Over-the-Top” or “Best Use of Glitter,” and let the crowd vote.
Pro tip: playing holiday music during the judging adds extra flair—nothing says “winner” like walking the runway to All I Want for Christmas Is You.
The best part? Everyone gets a memento of the night—a sweater they’ll never wear in public again. But hey, that’s the magic of Christmas, right?
Prizes for the Ugliest Sweater Champions
If you’re hosting an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, you have to crown your champions with prizes worthy of their tacky triumphs! I personally think the prizes are half the fun—you get to watch people battle it out for a ridiculously festive reward they’ll laugh about for years.
Go Big or Go Festive: Hilarious Prize Ideas
For the ultimate ugly sweater champ, go all out with a trophy—bonus points if it’s as hideous as the winning sweater. Think of lots of tinsel garland, glued-on ornaments, and maybe a Santa figurine glued to the top for good measure.
I also love giving out themed prizes like a giant roll of wrapping paper (“You’re a gift to us all!”) or a framed photo of the winner in their sweater (because memories last forever).
Practical and Punny Rewards
For those who love a pun, consider prizes like a “knit-picker” kit (a sewing kit with a cheeky label) or a gift card labeled as “Santa’s Secret Bribe Fund.”
Or keep it classic with a holiday mug filled with hot cocoa mix—who wouldn’t love sipping cocoa out of a cup that says “Ugliest Sweater Winner 2024”? One of my favorite ideas? A giant tin of Christmas cookies labeled “Calories for Champions.”
Everyone’s a Winner
To keep the holiday spirit alive, offer small participation prizes for everyone—think candy canes, mini ornaments, or even “Nice Try” certificates. After all, it’s the season of giving, and even the most disastrous DIY deserves some love.
The memories of outrageous outfits and heartfelt laughter? Now that’s the best prize of all.
More Ugly Christmas Party Theme Ideas
Planning an Ugly Christmas party is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season—it’s all about laughter, creativity, and a dash of friendly competition.
If you’re looking to expand your party game, here are a few fun and festive themes to make your celebration unforgettable!
- Nothing spreads holiday joy quite like Christmas Printables. From festive coloring pages to holiday-themed word searches and adorable gift tags, these free printables are a lifesaver for keeping everyone entertained during your party. Whether you’re hosting kids or adults, Christmas Printables brings a cozy and creative vibe that I absolutely love.
- Throwing an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party: Sweaters, Decorations & Foods is the ultimate recipe for holiday hilarity. Invite friends and family to showcase their most over-the-top sweaters while enjoying themed snacks and decorations that scream “Christmas overload!” Trust me, watching everyone try to outdo each other in tackiness is a festive treat in itself.
- Want to guarantee non-stop laughter at your event? Check out The Funniest Tacky Ugly Christmas Sweaters! These outrageous designs will make you the life of any party and ensure your sweater stands out as a true holiday masterpiece. Who can resist a sweater with blinking lights and a stuffed reindeer head attached?
- Planning your event just got easier with these 50+ Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Ideas! Packed with creative inspiration for decor, food, and party activities, this guide will help you throw the ultimate holiday bash that guests will rave about all season long.
- When it comes to setting the mood, The Best Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Decor is an absolute must. From quirky garlands to sweater-shaped table settings, this decor adds the perfect touch of fun and festivity. I love how it keeps the theme lighthearted and cozy!
No matter which theme you choose, your Ugly Christmas party is bound to be a hit. After all, what’s better than a holiday gathering full of laughter, sweaters, and a little extra sparkle?
Hilarious Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Games!
Here’s a fun way to add extra cheer to your Ugly Sweater Christmas Party! Ugly sweater parties are all about bringing out the quirkiest, most colorful holiday sweaters and celebrating with friends and family.
From classics with a holiday twist to completely unique ideas, there’s something for everyone. With these 15 ideas, you’ll have a party filled with smiles, laughter, and unforgettable holiday!
It's a game where players guess the most popular answers to Christmas-themed questions. Questions could be about holiday traditions, favorite foods, or Christmas movies.
The team with the most points at the end wins! It's a great way to add some laughter and competition to your Ugly Christmas Sweater party.
Get ready for a holiday season filled with fun and laughter! From classic activities like Pin the Nose on Rudolph to exciting scavenger hunts and freeze dances, these games will bring joy and excitement to your Christmas celebration.
This DIY Christmas game is a fun, interactive challenge where players use marbles and a cardboard wreath. The game board is made from a shoebox lid, which is shaped into a wreath.
Popsicle sticks are used to create sections on the wreath, and players try to roll marbles into different sections for points.
Players take turns unwrapping the ball while wearing mittens, trying to get as many goodies as possible before the next player’s turn. It’s a lot of laughs as everyone struggles to unwrap the ball while dressed in their ugly sweaters!
For a fun DIY Christmas game, try Water Bottle Bowling! Set up empty water bottles as bowling pins and use a soft ball as the bowling ball.
Players take turns trying to knock down the bottles by rolling the ball towards them. It’s simple, fun, and perfect for a holiday party!
For the Jingle Bell Toss game, set up a few cups or containers at different distances. Players take turns tossing jingle bells into the cups. The farther the cup, the more points it’s worth. It’s a fun way to bring out the competitive spirit and get everyone laughing!
It includes 12 different games that are perfect for your Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Get ready for challenges, silly tasks, and lots of holiday cheer! The games are simple to play and will keep everyone entertained all night long.
Participants follow simple rules: pick a gift, open it, and either keep it or "steal" someone else's gift. The game continues with each person having the chance to swap, adding lots of laughs and surprises along the way!
The First No-El Christmas Game involves teams taking turns saying colors that don't have the letter "L." If a team says a color with an "L" or repeats a color, they're eliminated.
The winning team earns two points to move pieces on the board and continues until one team reaches the center square.
Try a Christmas Tree Cup Stacking STEM Challenge for a fun and creative game! Players stack plastic cups into a tree shape as quickly as they can. The goal is to build the tallest tree without it falling.
Snowball Toss is a fun game where players try to toss fake snowballs into containers, like baskets or buckets. You can set up different distances to make it more challenging. The person who gets the most snowballs in the containers wins!
Santa Limbo is a fun game for your Ugly Christmas Sweater party! Players take turns trying to bend backward and pass under a limbo stick while dressed in their funny holiday sweaters.
The stick gets lower after each round, and the last person left who can still limbo wins!
For the Santa Beard Growing Contest, guests compete to see who can grow the biggest, funniest, or most creative beard using cotton balls, glue, and other fun materials.
Each person gets a turn to make their "beard" as silly or impressive as possible. After everyone has finished, the group votes on the best beard, and the winner gets a fun prize!
Nutcracker Games are a fun and festive way to add excitement to an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Guests can enjoy simple, holiday-themed activities like Nutcracker trivia, a Nutcracker dance-off, or even a Nutcracker ornament hunt.
Players take turns unwrapping a big ball of saran wrap, but there’s a twist! Inside the layers of wrap, you’ll find little surprises and maybe even a lump of coal.
The goal is to unwrap the ball as fast as you can, but you can’t look at it too much – it’s all about the fun and surprises!
For a fun and silly Christmas party game, try the Inflatable Reindeer Antler Ring Toss! Players take turns tossing rings onto inflatable reindeer antlers. The game is easy to set up and includes simple rules to keep everyone laughing.
In the Rudolph Race Off, players dip their noses into Vaseline to pick up red pom-poms. They then walk over to an empty bowl and try to drop the pom-poms in without using their hands.
The player with the most pom-poms in their bowl at the end of one minute wins!
This printable Christmas Bingo game comes with 60 unique cards, so everyone gets a chance to play! Each card has a mix of holiday-themed pictures and words, perfect for adding extra cheer to the party.
For a fun twist at your Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, try the Christmas Emoji Game! Players look at a series of emojis that represent Christmas songs, movies, or traditions. They have to guess what the emojis stand for.
72 Printable Christmas Charades Game Cards - Easy Holiday Party Game!
Each card has a simple Christmas-themed activity or idea to act out, like decorating a tree or singing a carol. Players take turns drawing a card and acting it out without speaking, while the others guess. It’s a great way to get everyone laughing and into the holiday spirit!
I’m so excited to try all these games out this coming holiday! How about you? Let me know which one got you feeling giddy the most!
Susan B
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