Twas the Night Right Before Christmas Gift Exchange

Victorian home at Christmas time with Christmas lights on the outside tree

Summary: Twas the Night Right Before Christmas game is a way of exchanging gifts using a story to pass the gifts in a circle.

Ages: From 6 to adult

Recommended Number of Players: Best when used with groups under 30

Equipment:
Each player must have a wrapped gift available
Printed copy of the game sheet

Set Up:
Set chairs in a circle
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How to Play:
Each player begins with a wrapped gift in their lap. As Twas the Night Right Before Christmas is being read by the Host, the players listen for the words "left" and "right". When they hear the word "left", everyone passes the gift to the person on their left. Same as when the story says "right."

Winner: Each player gets to keep the gift they have in their lap when the story is over.

Submitted by: Sara M. of Washington, USA

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