Holiday parties can become boring with the same games every year. Many hosts struggle to find fresh, engaging activities that get everyone involved and create memorable moments during Christmas gatherings.
This collection of 199 Christmas this-or-that questions offers a simple solution for livening up any holiday party. These easy-to-use prompts will spark conversations, reveal surprising facts about guests, and add loads of fun to your celebration.
In this blog, you’ll find This or That questions organized into helpful categories. From classic Christmas foods to holiday movies to gift preferences, these questions work perfectly for family gatherings, office parties, classroom events, or virtual celebrations.
Get ready to make your holiday party the highlight of the season!
Why ‘This or That’ is the Ideal Christmas Party Game
This or That games shine at Christmas parties because they’re so simple yet effective. Anyone can join in; no special skills are needed!
They break the ice quickly between family members who see each other once a year or colleagues who rarely chat outside work.
The beauty lies in how fast-paced these games are. No long explanations or complex rules to follow. Just quick choices that keep everyone engaged and the energy high.
These games reveal funny, surprising facts about people you thought you knew well. When Grandpa picks hot chocolate over eggnog or your quiet coworker chooses karaoke over board games, it creates an instant connection and lots of laughs.
Plus, This or That works anywhere: at dinner tables, in living rooms, or even online for virtual celebrations.
Christmas This or That – Favourite Food Questions
1. Christmas Ham or Roast Beef?
2. Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Potatoes?
3. Gravy or Cranberry Sauce?
4. Gingerbread Cookies or Sugar Cookies?
5. Eggnog or Hot Chocolate?
6. Stuffing or Green Bean Casserole?
7. Fruitcake or Christmas Pudding?
8. Candy Canes or Chocolate Santas?
9. Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie?
10. Roast Turkey or Roast Chicken?
11. Brussels Sprouts or Carrots?
12. Mince Pie or Apple Pie?
13. Yule Log or Fruitcake?
14. Hot Apple Cider or Mulled Wine?
15. Sweet Potatoes or Mashed Yams?
16. Christmas Cookies or Brownies?
17. Shrimp Cocktail or Crab Legs?
18. Red Velvet Cake or Carrot Cake?
19. Chocolate Truffles or Toffee?
20. Baked Brie or Cheese Platter?
21. Popcorn or Pretzels?
22. Christmas Crackers or Cheese Straws?
23. Cider Donuts or Fruit Scones?
24. Roasted Chestnuts or Pecans?
25. Hot Toddy or Mulled Cider?
26. Sausage Rolls or Meat Pies?
27. Mashed Cauliflower or Cauliflower Gratin?
28. Baked Potatoes or Twice-Baked Potatoes?
29. Turkey Sandwiches or Ham Sandwiches?
30. Candy Cane Hot Chocolate or Peppermint Mocha?
31. Chocolate Fudge or Peanut Brittle?
32. Holiday Wreath Cookies or Snowman Cookies?
33. Cranberry Orange Muffins or Cinnamon Rolls?
34. Fruit Salad or Waldorf Salad?
35. Deviled Eggs or Cheese and Crackers?
36. Spiced Nuts or Christmas Mix?
37. Cheesecake or Tiramisu?
38. Pork Roast or Beef Wellington?
39. Cornbread or Dinner Rolls?
40. Shortbread Cookies or Biscotti?
41. Chocolate Yule Log or Gingerbread House?
42. Brandy Butter or Whipped Cream?
43. Hot Pot or Fondue?
44. Roasted Veggies or Sautéed Veggies?
45. Christmas Mimosas or Holiday Punch?
46. Peppermint Bark or Chocolate Bark?
47. Cranberry Relish or Pickled Vegetables?
48. Glazed Carrots or Roasted Carrots?
49. Turkey with Gravy or Turkey without Gravy?
50. Apple Cider Donuts or Pumpkin Spice Muffins?
51. Cinnamon Rolls or Danish Pastry?
Jolly Christmas Movie This or That Questions
52. “Home Alone” or “Elf”?
53. “The Polar Express” or “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
54. “Love Actually” or “The Holiday”?
55. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) or “The Grinch” (animated)?
56. “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) or “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)?
57. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” or “Scrooged”?
58. “A Christmas Carol” (1951) or “A Christmas Carol” (2009)?
59. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” or “Hocus Pocus”?
60. “The Santa Clause” or “The Santa Clause 2”?
61. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” or “Frosty the Snowman”?
62. “It’s a Wonderful Life” or “A Christmas Story”?
63. “Gremlins” or “Die Hard”?
64. “White Christmas” or “Holiday Inn”?
65. “Jingle All the Way” or “The Elf on the Shelf”?
66. “Arthur Christmas” or “The Christmas Chronicles”?
67. “Bad Santa” or “The Night Before”?
68. “The Muppet Christmas Carol” or “Muppet Treasure Island”?
69. “Deck the Halls” or “Four Christmases”?
70. “The Family Stone” or “The Holiday”?
71. “Klaus” or “The Polar Express”?
72. “Christmas with the Kranks” or “Christmas in Connecticut”?
73. “The Preacher’s Wife” or “The Bishop’s Wife”?
74. “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” or “Frozen”?
75. “While You Were Sleeping” or “Serendipity”?
76. “Santa Buddies” or “Air Bud: Spikes Back”?
77. “Frozen II” or “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”?
78. “The Princess Switch” or “The Christmas Prince”?
79. “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” or “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”?
80. “The Year Without a Santa Claus” or “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year”?
81. “Love Actually” or “Serendipity”?
82. “The Holiday” or “Serendipity”?
83. “A Christmas Carol” or “Scrooged”?
84. “The Polar Express” or “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”?
85. “Christmas Vacation” or “The Grinch”?
86. “Rise of the Guardians” or “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
87. “The Christmas Chronicles” or “The Mistletoe Promise”?
88. “Die Hard” or “Lethal Weapon”?
89. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”?
90. “Holiday Affair” or “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
91. “Love Actually” or “Holiday Affair”?
92. “Jingle Jangle” or “The Polar Express”?
93. “The Christmas Chronicles 2” or “Klaus”?
94. “Muppets Christmas Carol” or “Muppet Christmas Carol”?
95. “Home Alone” or “Home Alone 2”?
96. “Jingle Jangle” or “Deck the Halls”?
97. “The Best Man Holiday” or “Last Christmas”?
98. “Jack Frost” or “The Santa Clause”?
99. “Christmas with the Kranks” or “Deck the Halls”?
100. “The Christmas Chronicles” or “The Christmas Chronicles 2”?
101. “The Polar Express” or “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
102. “Love Actually” or “The Family Stone”?
103. “The Grinch” or “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
104. “White Christmas” or “Deck the Halls”?
105. “The Christmas Story” or “Miracle on 34th Street”?
106. “Elf” or “Home Alone”?
107. “The Princess Switch” or “The Family Stone”?
108. “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” or “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
109. “Jingle All the Way” or “Scrooged”?
110. “The Santa Clause” or “The Christmas Chronicles”?
111. “The Nutcracker” or “Nutcracker and the Four Realms”?
Christmas This or That: Gifts Edition
112. Gift Cards or Cash?
113. Personalized Gifts or Store-Bought Gifts?
114. DIY Gifts or Ready-Made Gifts?
115. Tech Gadgets or Home Decor?
116. Jewelry or Watches?
117. Books or Movies?
118. Cozy Pajamas or Luxury Robes?
119. Handmade Gifts or Mass-Produced Gifts?
120. Subscription Boxes or One-Time Gifts?
121. Gift Baskets or Single-Item Gifts?
122. Experience Gifts or Physical Gifts?
123. Chocolate or Sweets?
124. Candles or Perfume?
125. Spa Day or Adventure Day?
126. Home Appliances or Fashion Accessories?
127. Toys or Video Games?
128. Artwork or Photography?
129. Plants or Flowers?
130. Scented Lotions or Bath Bombs?
131. DIY Craft Kits or Pre-Made Crafts?
132. Vintage Items or Modern Gadgets?
133. Smart Home Devices or Kitchen Gadgets?
134. Holiday-Themed Gifts or Year-Round Gifts?
135. Winter Gear (Coats, Gloves) or Summer Gear (Sunglasses, Flip-Flops)?
136. Designer Clothes or Casual Fashion?
137. Cookware or Tableware?
138. Customized T-shirts or Personalized Mugs?
139. Music Albums or Movie DVDs?
140. Travel Bags or Luggage Sets?
141. Skincare Products or Hair Care Products?
142. High-Tech Electronics or Vintage Collectibles?
143. Cozy Blankets or Warm Scarves?
144. Pet Gifts or Human Gifts?
145. Winter Sports Equipment or Outdoor Gear?
146. Perfumed Soaps or Body Scrubs?
147. Subscription Services (Netflix, Spotify) or One-Time Media Purchases?
148. Kitchen Appliances or Fitness Gear?
149. Cozy Slippers or Fun Socks?
150. Board Games or Puzzles?
151. Digital Gifts (E-books, Apps) or Physical Gifts (Books, Magazines)?
Unique Christmas Decoration This or That Questions
152. Real Tree or Artificial Tree?
153. White Lights or Multicolored Lights?
154. Classic Red and Green or Modern Metallics?
155. Tinsel or Garland?
156. Star or Angel on Top of the Tree?
157. Wreath or Garland on the Door?
158. Stockings by the Fireplace or Hanging on the Wall?
159. Traditional Ornaments or DIY Ornaments?
160. Fairy Lights or LED Lights?
161. Ribbon or Bows?
162. Snowflakes or Santa Figures?
163. Snowmen or Reindeer Decorations?
164. Poinsettias or Holly?
165. Wooden Decorations or Glass Ornaments?
166. Table Centerpiece or Mantelpiece Decorations?
167. Candle Holders or LED Candles?
168. Christmas Villages or Snow Globes?
169. Nutcrackers or Santa Figurines?
170. Indoor Decorations or Outdoor Decorations?
171. Advent Calendar or Christmas Countdown?
172. Plaid or Stripes for Christmas Décor?
173. Traditional Red and Gold or Blue and Silver?
174. Personalized Christmas Stockings or Standard Ones?
175. Gingerbread House or Candy Cane Decorations?
176. Christmas Tree Skirt or Tree Collar?
177. Rustic Decorations or Beautiful Decorations?
178. Paper Snowflakes or Fabric Snowflakes?
179. Christmas Banners or Wall Decals?
180. Warm White Lights or Cool White Lights?
181. Vintage Decorations or Modern Designs?
182. Handmade Decorations or Store-Bought Decorations?
183. Santa Hats or Elf Hats?
184. Christmas Candles or LED Fairy Lights?
185. Snowmen or Penguins?
186. Outdoor Lights Display or Simple Tree Lights?
187. Classic Christmas Baubles or Personalized Ornaments?
188. Window Clings or Window Lights?
189. Reusable Decorations or Disposable Decorations?
190. Holiday-Themed Throw Pillows or Regular Pillows?
191. Plaid Ribbons or Glittery Ribbons?
192. Faux Snow or Real Snow?
193. DIY Advent Calendar or Store-Bought Calendar?
194. Stocking Fillers or Large Gifts?
195. Christmas Tree Garland or Lights Only?
196. Sleigh Bells or Wind Chimes?
197. Christmas Sweater Decorations or Traditional Decor?
198. Christmas Angels or Reindeer Figurines?
199. Cookie Decorating Station or Hot Chocolate Station?
How to Customize These This or That Ideas for Your Party?
Christmas parties need that special touch to make them truly yours. The right games can transform a good party into a great one. These questions offer the perfect mix of fun and flexibility for holiday gatherings.
Here’s how to tailor these ideas to fit your specific party:
- Match your theme: Select questions that align with your party’s theme, like focusing on Christmas movies for a holiday film marathon night.
- Consider your guests: Choose age-appropriate questions for family parties with kids or more adult-themed ones for grown-up gatherings.
- Create custom cards: Write questions on festive cards or use digital displays for virtual parties.
- Add scoring: Turn it into a competition by giving points for creative answers or matching responses.
- Mix with other activities: Combine with small prizes, photo challenges, or use them as conversation starters during dinner.
- Set a time limit: Keep the game moving by setting a quick pace for answers to maintain high energy.
- Go digital: Use online polls or voting tools for large groups or virtual celebrations.
Wrapping It Up
Christmas This or That games offer a refreshing break from typical holiday party routines. They bring people together through simple choices that spark laughter and meaningful connections.
These 199 ideas give you plenty of options to mix and match based on your guests and party style. The best part? You don’t need fancy equipment, complicated rules, or hours of prep work. Just pick your favorites and watch as your gathering comes alive.
Remember to make these questions your own. Add personal touches that reflect your family traditions or friend groups. You might be surprised at how much you learn about people you’ve known for years.
So grab these This or That ideas, put your spin on them, and create a Christmas party that guests will talk about long after the decorations come down.
