Is there anything more magical than celebrating a new arrival during the most wonderful time of the year? A Christmas baby shower blends the warmth of the holidays with the unparalleled joy of welcoming a little one into the world. Imagine twinkling lights, the scent of pine and gingerbread, and the laughter of loved ones, all while anticipating the precious gift of new life. It’s a truly enchanting way to honor the parents-to-be and their upcoming bundle of joy.
Planning a baby shower, however, can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially when you want to make it unique and memorable. The key to a fantastic shower often lies in the games – they break the ice, get guests interacting, and create lasting memories. But how do you infuse that special holiday spirit into your game lineup?
You’re in luck! To help you host an unforgettable celebration, we’ve gathered 10 adorable, easy-to-print, and delightfully festive Christmas baby shower games that your guests will absolutely adore. Forget the generic games; these ideas are designed to sprinkle a little extra holiday cheer on your event. From brain-teasing puzzles to hilarious activities, these games are not only simple to set up but also perfectly capture the joyous essence of a Christmas celebration. Get ready to jingle all the way to a perfectly planned baby shower!
The Games!
Here are our top picks for Christmas baby shower games themed, complete with printable designs to make your planning even easier.
1. Christmas Carol Baby Song Match
Concept: This delightful game puts a festive spin on a classic baby shower activity. Guests are presented with snippets of beloved Christmas carol lyrics on one side of a sheet, and a jumbled list of popular baby song titles on the other. Their task? To match the Christmas carol line to its corresponding baby tune. For example, a line from “Silent Night” might be matched with “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” if you’re thinking of a lullaby connection, or you could simply match by general theme or sound. The game can be adapted to be as tricky or as simple as you like, depending on your guest list’s musical knowledge!
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: This game immediately ties into the holiday theme through the use of Christmas carols, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere. It’s a gentle, engaging activity that’s perfect for guests of all ages, allowing for conversation and laughter as they try to recall their favorite tunes. It’s a low-key icebreaker that gets everyone in a festive mood without being too boisterous.
How to play: Distribute a game sheet and a pen to each guest. Explain that they need to match the Christmas carol lyrics to the correct baby song titles. Set a timer for 5-10 minutes, or simply let guests work at their own pace. The person with the most correct answers wins a prize!
2. Pin the Pacifier on the Baby Jesus/Elf
Concept: This is a festive and utterly adorable twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game. Instead of a donkey, your guests will be trying to “Pin the Pacifier” on a cute, sleeping Baby Jesus in a manger, or a mischievous baby elf. It’s a game that guarantees laughter and some wonderfully uncoordinated attempts!
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: It’s immediately recognizable, easy to understand, and injects a huge dose of fun and holiday spirit. The imagery of a peaceful Baby Jesus or a playful baby elf ties directly into the Christmas theme, making it a perfect fit for your festive celebration. It’s an active game that gets everyone moving and giggling.
How to play: Print out the large image of the baby (Baby Jesus or the baby elf) and display it prominently on a wall. Cut out individual pacifiers for each guest. One by one, blindfold each guest, gently spin them around a few times, and hand them a pacifier (with a piece of sticky tack or tape on the back). Their goal is to pin the pacifier as close as possible to the baby’s mouth. Mark each attempt with the guest’s name. The person whose pacifier is closest to the target wins!
3. Baby’s First Christmas Wish Jar Labels
Concept: This isn’t just a game; it’s a beautiful, heartfelt activity that creates a precious keepsake for the parents-to-be. Guests are invited to write down their wishes, hopes, and dreams for the baby’s first Christmas (and beyond!) on decorative cards. These cards are then collected and placed into a special “Wish Jar,” which the parents can open and read on the baby’s first Christmas, or whenever they need a dose of love and encouragement.
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: This game perfectly captures the sentimental and magical spirit of Christmas. It allows guests to express their personal affection and hopes for the new baby in a meaningful way, creating a lasting memory for the growing family. It’s a quiet, reflective activity that deeply resonates with the joy of the season and the anticipation of a child’s first holiday.
How to play: Set up a dedicated “Wish Station” at your shower. Place a decorative jar (or even a small, clear gift box) with a “Baby’s First Christmas Wishes” label prominently displayed. Scatter the smaller, ornament-shaped wish cards around it, along with an assortment of colorful pens. Invite guests to pick a card, write their personal wish or piece of advice for the baby, and then fold it and place it into the jar. You can make an announcement at the start of the shower encouraging everyone to participate.
4. Christmas Baby Bingo
Concept: Christmas Baby Bingo is a fantastic way to keep guests engaged and entertained, particularly during the gift-opening portion of the shower. Instead of numbers, each square on the bingo card features a common baby-related gift item (like “diapers,” “onesie,” “stroller,” “rattle,” etc.). Guests fill in their cards based on what gifts they think the parents-to-be will receive. As gifts are opened, they mark off the corresponding squares on their card, aiming to get five in a row – just like traditional bingo!
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: This game adds an exciting layer of interaction to what can sometimes be a passive activity. By transforming gift-opening into a lively competition, it ensures everyone remains attentive and excited. The Christmas-themed design, with festive borders and a cute gingerbread man as the “free space,” makes it perfectly suited for your holiday celebration. It’s a cheerful way to celebrate the generosity of your guests and the abundance of gifts for the new baby.
How to play: As guests arrive or before gift opening begins, hand out a unique Christmas Baby Bingo card and a pen to each person. Instruct them to fill in the blank squares with baby items they expect the parents to receive. Alternatively, you can have pre-filled cards with various baby items. As the parents-to-be open their gifts, guests mark off the items they have on their cards. The first person to get five squares in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) shouts “BINGO!” and wins a prize.
5. Guess the Baby Food (Christmas Flavors)
Concept: Prepare for some hilarious reactions with this game! “Guess the Baby Food” is a classic for a reason – it’s always a crowd-pleaser and generates plenty of laughs. For a Christmas twist, you can try to select baby food flavors that might subtly evoke holiday tastes (like sweet potato, apple, pumpkin, or pear – though avoid anything explicitly ‘spiced’ for safety!), or simply give them festive-themed labels. Guests will sample or simply observe several unmarked jars of baby food and try to identify the flavor.
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: While the primary fun comes from the tasting challenge itself, the themed labels featuring candy cane stripes and tiny reindeer instantly transform this traditional game into a festive spectacle. It’s interactive, multisensory, and guaranteed to elicit funny expressions and guesses, making it a lively addition to your holiday celebration.
How to play: Purchase 4-6 different flavors of baby food. Before the shower, remove the original labels from the jars and number them 1 through 4 (or however many you have). You can then apply our festive printable labels to give them a Christmas look. When it’s game time, provide each guest with a guessing sheet, a pen, and a small spoon (or just let them smell/observe if tasting isn’t preferred). Have them taste a small amount from each numbered jar and write down their guess for the flavor. Once everyone has guessed, reveal the correct flavors. The guest with the most correct answers wins a prize!
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6. Christmas Baby Price is Right
Concept: Everyone loves a good guessing game, and “The Price is Right” is a universally recognized format that translates perfectly to a baby shower. For the Christmas edition, you’ll gather a selection of common baby items – think diapers, wipes, baby lotion, a pacifier, baby shampoo, or a small toy. Display these items prominently, and then have guests guess their retail prices. The person who guesses closest to the actual total price without going over wins!
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: This game is practical, engaging, and often surprising. It highlights the everyday essentials that new parents need, giving guests a glimpse into the cost of baby care. The festive design, adorned with holly, bells, and a sweet baby in a Santa hat, makes it wonderfully thematic. It’s a great way to generate conversation and maybe even some helpful tips about where to find the best deals on baby supplies!
How to play: Before the shower, purchase (or borrow) 5-7 common baby items. Keep the receipts! Arrange these items on a table where all guests can see them. Provide each guest with a printable “Christmas Baby Price is Right” sheet and a pen. Instruct them to write down their best guess for the price of each item. Once everyone has made their guesses, reveal the actual prices one by one. The guest whose total guess is closest to the actual total without going over wins the game. You could even award a small prize (perhaps one of the items used in the game!).
7. Baby Word Scramble (Christmas Edition)
Concept: Get ready for a fun little brain-teaser with the “Baby Word Scramble: Christmas Edition”! This game challenges guests to unscramble a list of letters to reveal various baby-related words, strategically mixed in with a few festive holiday terms. It’s a race against the clock (or each other) to see who can decipher the jumbled letters the fastest and correctly identify all the words.
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: It’s a fantastic icebreaker that gets guests thinking and interacting without being too physically demanding. The inclusion of Christmas-themed words alongside baby essentials perfectly blends your two celebratory themes. The vibrant red and green design with holly and bells adds to the festive atmosphere, making it a cheerful and engaging addition to your party lineup.
How to play: Hand out a “Baby Word Scramble” sheet and a pen to each guest. Explain that they need to unscramble the letters to form correct words. You can set a timer for a specific duration (e.g., 3-5 minutes) to add an element of friendly competition, or simply let everyone complete it at their leisure. Provide a word bank for an easier challenge, or omit it for a tougher one. The guest who correctly unscrambles the most words (or all of them, if you’re lucky!) within the time limit wins a prize.
8. Who Knows Mommy Best? (Christmas Baby Edition)
Concept: This is a wonderful and heartwarming game that puts the spotlight on the guest of honor – the mommy-to-be! “Who Knows Mommy Best?” challenges guests to answer a series of questions about the mom-to-be, her preferences, memories, and even some playful predictions about her and the baby. For the Christmas edition, many questions will be subtly or overtly themed around the holiday season, adding an extra layer of festive fun.
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: This game is incredibly personal and often leads to delightful revelations, laughter, and shared memories. It encourages guests to think about their relationship with the mom-to-be, and her answers often provide endearing insights into her personality and anticipation of motherhood. The beautiful, winter-themed design with subtle Christmas trees and snowflakes makes it a perfectly elegant fit for your festive shower.
How to play: Before the shower, ask the mom-to-be to privately fill out an answer sheet for all the questions on the game card. During the shower, distribute a “Who Knows Mommy Best?” sheet and a pen to each guest. Give them a few minutes to answer all the questions to the best of their ability. Once everyone has finished, the mom-to-be can read out her correct answers. Guests tally their correct responses, and the person with the most correct answers is crowned the “Mommy’s Bestie” and wins a prize!
9. Don’t Say “Baby” (Christmas Ornament/Clothespin Game)
Concept: This is a classic baby shower game that subtly runs throughout the entire event, encouraging guests to stay alert and interact in a playful way. At the start of the shower, each guest receives a small Christmas ornament (or a festive clothespin). The rule is simple: don’t say the word “baby”! If a guest hears another person say the forbidden word, they can “steal” that person’s ornament/clothespin. The person with the most ornaments/clothespins by the end of the shower wins!
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: This game is brilliant because it keeps everyone continuously engaged and adds a fun undercurrent of strategic eavesdropping to the party. By using festive ornaments or specially designed Christmas-themed clothespin tags, it effortlessly integrates into your holiday theme. It’s an easy game to set up, requires minimal intervention from the host, and generates lots of sneaky smiles and surprised yelps throughout the celebration.
How to play: As guests arrive, greet them and give each person one small Christmas ornament (perhaps attached to their clothing with a safety pin) or a festive clothespin with our printable tag. Explain the rules clearly: the word “baby” is forbidden! If you catch someone saying “baby,” you can take their ornament/clothespin. If they catch you, they can take yours. The goal is to collect as many as possible. Keep an eye on the clock, and about 15-20 minutes before the shower ends, announce that it’s time to count up. The guest with the most ornaments/clothespins wins a special prize.
10. Baby Predictions and Advice (Christmas Theme)
Concept: This activity doubles as a heartwarming game and a priceless gift for the parents-to-be. Guests are invited to fill out a beautiful, festive card with their predictions for the baby’s arrival – things like birth date, time, weight, and even hair and eye color. More importantly, they get to share their invaluable advice, words of wisdom, or funny anecdotes for the new parents. This creates a treasury of hopes, predictions, and loving guidance that the family can look back on for years to come.
Why it’s great for a Christmas shower: Like a cherished Christmas card, these prediction and advice sheets become a deeply sentimental keepsake. They capture the excitement and wisdom of loved ones, perfectly embodying the spirit of giving and community that is so central to the holiday season. The elegant, winter-themed design with delicate foliage and a sleeping baby in a stocking adds a touch of tender beauty to this meaningful activity.
How to play: Set up a dedicated table or station with the “Baby Predictions & Advice” cards and plenty of pens. Encourage guests to fill out a card at any point during the shower. You can place a designated box or basket for guests to drop their completed cards into. Towards the end of the shower, you might read a few pieces of advice aloud (with permission from the writer) to generate some laughs or tender moments. All the cards can then be presented to the parents-to-be as a treasured gift, perhaps bound in a festive ribbon or placed in a decorative box to be opened after the baby arrives.
Tips for Hosting a Festive Christmas Baby Shower
Beyond the games, creating an immersive and joyous atmosphere is key to a truly memorable Christmas baby shower. Here are some extra tips to infuse every corner of your celebration with holiday cheer:
- Deck the Halls (Baby Style!):
- Color Palette: Stick to classic Christmas colors like rich reds, emerald greens, and shimmering golds, or opt for a softer, wintry palette of silvers, whites, and icy blues with touches of blush.
- Twinkling Lights: Fairy lights and string lights instantly add warmth and magic. Drape them around your food table, gift area, or even mimic twinkling stars on a wall.
- Festive Foliage: Incorporate real or artificial garlands of pine, cedar, or eucalyptus. Add pops of red berries, pinecones, and even tiny, baby-themed ornaments (like miniature rattles or booties) nestled within.
- Centerpieces: Use small, decorated mini Christmas trees, glass bowls filled with floating cranberries and candles, or arrangements of white flowers with glittery accents.
- Baby-Themed Ornaments: Hang miniature baby booties, tiny knit hats, or personalized “Baby’s First Christmas” ornaments as decorations. These can even double as party favors!
- A Feast for the Senses (and the Stomach!):
- Hot Beverage Bar: A build-your-own hot cocoa bar is an absolute must! Offer different types of hot chocolate, marshmallows, whipped cream, peppermint sticks, chocolate shavings, and festive sprinkles. For adults, mulled cider or a non-alcoholic “mocktail” punch are also excellent choices.
- Festive Finger Foods: Think bite-sized treats that are easy to eat while mingling. Gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies decorated with baby themes (strollers, onesies, pacifiers), mini quiches, cranberry brie bites, and a colorful fruit platter are perfect.
- Sweet Treats: A tiered cake or cupcakes decorated with winter wonderland or Santa’s workshop themes, festive cake pops, and candy cane bark will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
- Savory Options: Consider a cheese board with seasonal fruits, mini sandwiches cut into festive shapes (stars, trees), or even a warm, comforting soup shooter.
- Thoughtful Favors:
- Mini Ornaments: Small, inexpensive Christmas ornaments make perfect take-home gifts. You can even personalize them with a tag saying “Thank you for celebrating Baby [Last Name]!”
- Sweet Treats: Small bags of gourmet hot chocolate mix, peppermint bark, or beautifully decorated Christmas cookies are always appreciated.
- Candles: Small, scented candles in holiday fragrances like pine, cinnamon, or vanilla.
- Seed Packets: For a growth-themed favor, small packets of evergreen seeds or ‘forget-me-not’ flower seeds.
- The Perfect Soundtrack:
- Create a playlist of classic Christmas carols, modern holiday hits, and gentle instrumental Christmas music. Keep the volume at a comfortable background level so guests can chat and enjoy the games without shouting over the music.
By paying attention to these details, you’ll craft an atmosphere that is as welcoming and festive as the holiday season itself, making the baby shower a truly unforgettable experience for the parents-to-be and all their loved ones.
Conclusion
There’s truly no better way to welcome a precious new life than by blending the warmth and wonder of the Christmas season with the anticipation and joy of a baby shower. These 10 festive and printable Christmas baby shower games are designed not just to entertain your guests, but to create heartfelt moments and lasting memories that the parents-to-be will cherish for years to come. From engaging icebreakers to sentimental keepsakes, each activity is crafted to sprinkle a little extra holiday magic on your celebration.
We hope these ideas inspire you to host a baby shower that’s as unique and special as the little one on the way. Whether you choose to play all ten games or just a few of your favorites, remember that the most important ingredient is the love and support shared among family and friends.
So, gather your festive decorations, brew some hot cocoa, and get ready to jingle all the way to a joyous occasion! Which game are you most excited to try? Do you have any other Christmas-themed baby shower traditions or game ideas you love? Share your thoughts in the comments below – we’d love to hear them!
Happy planning, and wishing you a truly magical and memorable Christmas baby shower filled with love, laughter, and the spirit of the season!
