Looking for ways to connect, laugh and keep the conversation going during Christmas?

Sometimes it can be tough to navigate conversations and connection when people get together from different generations, locations and different families. If you’re not intentional, coming together can lead to awkward silences , checking phones, or get filled with uncomfortable conversations and topics. Spontaneity can be great, but it can also lead to hurt feelings, disconnection, pouting and others sitting in silence, not knowing how to join in.

Here’s a fun game you can play while eating together, opening gifts or just hanging out.

How to play:

1.) Print out questions in advance

2.) Fold them up, put them in a hat or bowl

3.) Have everyone go around and answer their question.

Here’s some questions we’ll be using for our family this year. Feel free to make your own. Vet out questions that may be triggering, negative or lead to hurt feelings or unflattering family stories.

  • Finish the sentence: It’s not the holidays without ______________.
  • If you had to tattoo something Christmas-related on your body, what would it be?
  • If you could be anywhere in the world for Christmas, where would you go?
  • Describe your perfect Christmas day.
  • If you were in charge of the Christmas dinner menu, what new dish would you add?
  • What does Christmas mean to you?
  • What’s your favorite family holiday tradition?
  • What is one small thing you look forward to at Christmas that others often don’t care about?
  • What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Is it new or a classic?
  • Would you rather have a real or fake Christmas tree?
  • What’s your favorite Christmas morning memory?
  • If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would your name be?
  • If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would your name be?
  • If you had to be a character from a holiday movie, which one would you want to be?
  • What’s a goal that you have for the new year?
  • Of all the Christmas gifts you’ve received, what has been the weirdest or your favorite

If you need support post-holidays to unpack your feelings, experiences or just make a plan for setting boundaries or repairing relationships, we are here to help. Life is simply too precious and too short to live unhappy or unsatisfied.. You and your family deserve to be happy, confident and free to live a great life!

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