Christmas and Holiday Words for the Imposter Game

Santa, snowmen and stockings: these 40 festive pairs make the Imposter Game a perfect after-dinner activity for the holidays.

Holidays & Christmas word pairs

Civilians get the first word. In Undercover mode the imposter gets the second word; in Classic mode the imposter only sees the hint (if hints are on).

Who the Christmas pack suits

This pack is made for holiday gatherings where the whole family is in one room and someone suggests a game. Most pairs are about Christmas traditions, but there are also festivals and celebrations from around the year, such as Diwali vs Holi and Hanukkah vs Eid. It works for kids, grandparents, office parties and friends doing a festive get-together.

Sample rounds and clues

• Santa Claus vs Elf. "North Pole" and "workshop" fit both, which makes for a great bluff. "Beard" or "sleigh" leans towards Santa.
• Mince Pie vs Christmas Pudding. "Dessert" and "dried fruit" are shared. "Set on fire" gives the Pudding away.
• Secret Santa vs White Elephant. Both are gift swaps. "Office party" is a perfect neutral clue, while "stealing" points straight at White Elephant.

Other festive puzzles: Bauble vs Tinsel, Mistletoe vs Holly and The Grinch vs Scrooge.

Making it easier or harder

With young children at the table, choose Classic mode. The imposter knows who they are and may see a hint like "North Pole resident", so they can join in without feeling stuck. For grown-ups, Undercover mode is wonderfully sneaky: the imposter gets Reindeer while everyone else describes the Snowman.

Mix in the family night pack for a longer game, or add custom words for your own family traditions.

Because the speaking order is random, even the quietest relative might have to go first. That is often when the best moments happen, so keep the mood light and celebrate a clever bluff as much as a correct catch.

Keep exploring

For party ideas, read our Christmas imposter game guide and the imposter game for family.

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• 🏆 Footballers & Athletes
• 🎵 Music & Instruments
• 🌍 Countries & Cities
• 💼 Jobs
• 🎒 School
• 🏠 Household Objects
• 🏷️ Brands
• 🎮 Video Games
• 🦸 Superheroes
• 🎃 Halloween
• 🎥 Bollywood
• 🏏 Cricket
• 🧸 Kids (Easy)
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Night
• 💑 Couples
• 🏢 Office & Work