80 Christmas Would You Rather Questions for Kids

These 80 Christmas would you rather questions give kids two fun holiday choices, and they have to pick one. For a party or classroom game, ask a question and have children stand on the side of the room that matches their answer.

This Christmas edition is made for children ages 5 and up, including elementary school students, siblings and groups of friends. You'll find questions about Santa, presents, Christmas food, snow and plenty of silly holiday situations. There are no tricky answers, so everyone can join in.

How to play Christmas would you rather

Start by choosing one child to read a question aloud, or have an adult call them out. Point to one side of the room for the first choice and the opposite side for the second. Children walk to the side they prefer. Once everyone has picked, ask a few kids why they made that choice. The explanations are often the funniest part.

Playing with younger children? Read both choices slowly and give them a moment to decide. Kids who aren't ready to explain their answers can simply point or move. You can also let everyone vote by raising one hand for the first choice and two hands for the second.

For a quieter game, sit in a circle and take turns answering. There is no scoring and nobody gets eliminated. A child can even change their mind after hearing a friend's reason. Keep the pace relaxed, especially if you're playing with a mixed-age group.

Santa and the North Pole

What would life be like if you could spend a day at the North Pole? These questions let kids imagine helping Santa, meeting his helpers and taking a peek inside his workshop. Some choices are easier than others!

• Would you rather help Santa make toys or help him wrap presents?
• Would you rather ride in Santa's sleigh or fly with his reindeer?
• Would you rather meet Santa or meet Mrs. Claus?
• Would you rather feed Santa's reindeer or brush their fur?
• Would you rather live at the North Pole or visit it for one day?
• Would you rather have a sleepover in Santa's workshop or in his cozy house?
• Would you rather help Santa check his naughty list or his nice list?
• Would you rather wear Santa's red suit or his big black boots?
• Would you rather have a reindeer as a pet or an elf as a best friend?
• Would you rather help Santa deliver presents or collect letters from children?
• Would you rather ride in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer or nine?
• Would you rather eat breakfast with Santa or have dinner with Mrs. Claus?
• Would you rather build toys with the elves or decorate Santa's Christmas tree?
• Would you rather have Santa visit your school or your home?
• Would you rather learn how to fly a sleigh or how to make toys?
• Would you rather hear Santa tell a story or sing a Christmas song?
• Would you rather have a tiny elf helper or a friendly baby reindeer?
• Would you rather explore Santa's toy room or his reindeer barn?
• Would you rather help Santa choose his Christmas cookies or his Christmas socks?
• Would you rather spend Christmas Eve at the North Pole or Christmas morning there?

Presents and Christmas food

Christmas morning can bring some difficult decisions. Would you pick a giant present or lots of little surprises? What about cookies for breakfast? These questions are great for family gatherings because everyone has an opinion, even the grown-ups.

• Would you rather open one giant present or ten tiny presents?
• Would you rather get a new bicycle or a new video game?
• Would you rather eat gingerbread cookies or sugar cookies?
• Would you rather have hot chocolate or warm apple cider?
• Would you rather decorate Christmas cupcakes or decorate gingerbread cookies?
• Would you rather find a puppy under the Christmas tree or a kitten?
• Would you rather eat candy canes or chocolate Santas?
• Would you rather have pancakes shaped like Christmas trees or snowmen?
• Would you rather receive a mystery present or choose your own gift?
• Would you rather eat Christmas cookies for breakfast or pancakes for dinner?
• Would you rather have a giant chocolate stocking or a giant candy cane?
• Would you rather unwrap presents first thing in the morning or after breakfast?
• Would you rather make your own gingerbread house or decorate a gingerbread village?
• Would you rather eat mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese at Christmas dinner?
• Would you rather get a box full of art supplies or a box full of building toys?
• Would you rather drink hot chocolate with marshmallows or whipped cream?
• Would you rather have a Christmas tree cake or a reindeer-shaped cake?
• Would you rather give everyone handmade gifts or receive surprise gifts?
• Would you rather eat one enormous Christmas cookie or a plate of mini cookies?
• Would you rather find a stocking full of toys or a stocking full of treats?

Winter and snow

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to a garden covered in fresh snow. Would you head outside straight away or stay inside with a warm blanket? These winter questions work especially well for kids who love snow days, outdoor games and cozy afternoons.

• Would you rather build a giant snowman or a giant snow fort?
• Would you rather go sledding down a big hill or skate on an outdoor ice rink?
• Would you rather have a snowball fight or build a snow castle?
• Would you rather wear bright red mittens or fluffy green earmuffs?
• Would you rather wake up to a snowy Christmas morning or a sunny Christmas morning?
• Would you rather make snow angels or make snow footprints?
• Would you rather have a snow day at school or an extra day of Christmas vacation?
• Would you rather ride in a horse-drawn sleigh or a snowy train?
• Would you rather drink hot chocolate by a fireplace or sit under a warm blanket?
• Would you rather decorate a snowman or decorate an outdoor Christmas tree?
• Would you rather have snowflakes fall on your nose or land on your mittens?
• Would you rather go ice fishing or build an igloo?
• Would you rather visit a snowy mountain village or a frozen Christmas forest?
• Would you rather wear a funny Christmas sweater or a giant fluffy winter hat?
• Would you rather go on a winter nature walk or have a snow picnic?
• Would you rather have a snow-covered backyard or a snow-covered playground?
• Would you rather make a snow reindeer or a snow Santa?
• Would you rather spend Christmas in a cozy cabin or a little house in the mountains?
• Would you rather have a snowstorm on Christmas Eve or a clear, starry night?
• Would you rather play outside in fresh snow or stay inside making Christmas crafts?

Silly Christmas holiday questions

Ready for the really ridiculous choices? This group is full of funny Christmas situations that get children talking and laughing. There are no sensible answers required. Encourage kids to explain how they would cope with their unusual holiday problem.

• Would you rather have a nose like Rudolph or ears like an elf?
• Would you rather talk like Santa or laugh like Santa?
• Would you rather have candy cane fingers or marshmallow toes?
• Would you rather ride a giant gingerbread cookie or a giant candy cane?
• Would you rather have a Christmas tree for hair or tinsel for eyebrows?
• Would you rather sneeze snowflakes or hiccup tiny jingle bells?
• Would you rather have a reindeer that sings or an elf that dances?
• Would you rather wear your Christmas pajamas for a whole week or your Christmas sweater for a whole month?
• Would you rather have a talking Christmas tree or a singing snowman?
• Would you rather eat spaghetti made of candy canes or pizza topped with marshmallows?
• Would you rather have Santa's laugh or Rudolph's glowing nose?
• Would you rather have a pet penguin that wears a scarf or a pet polar bear that wears a hat?
• Would you rather wrap every present in toilet paper or decorate every present with stickers?
• Would you rather dance with an elf or sing with a reindeer?
• Would you rather have snow falling inside your bedroom or Christmas music playing every time you walk?
• Would you rather turn into a snowman for one day or become a gingerbread person for one day?
• Would you rather have a Christmas tree that tells jokes or a stocking that tells stories?
• Would you rather wear a Santa hat that is ten feet tall or boots that are ten feet long?
• Would you rather have a sleigh that makes funny noises or reindeer that tell silly jokes?
• Would you rather have every Christmas decoration in your house come alive or every Christmas present start singing?

Print your Christmas questions as cards or slides

Want to use these questions at a school party or family gathering? Print the list and cut each question into a separate card. Fold the cards and put them in a Christmas bowl or gift bag. Children can take turns picking one without seeing the question first.

You can also put one question on each presentation slide. Show the two choices on screen and give everyone a few seconds to move to their preferred side of the classroom. This works particularly well for larger groups because children can see the question while they decide.

For younger children, print just five or ten questions at a time. For older elementary students, try all 80 over several rounds. Keep the Santa, food, winter and silly question groups separate if you want to run four short games during the same party.

Add a little Christmas music between rounds, give children time to explain their picks, and let them suggest their own questions when you're finished. Print the cards ahead of your party so you can start playing as soon as everyone arrives.

Questions parents ask

What age are Christmas would you rather questions for?

These questions are suitable for children ages 5 and up. Younger children can join with an adult reading each choice aloud, while older kids can explain their answers and debate their friends' picks.

How do you play Christmas would you rather with a classroom?

Choose one side of the room for each answer. Read a Christmas question and ask children to walk to the side they prefer. Give a few volunteers a chance to explain their choices before moving to the next question.

Can I print Christmas would you rather questions as cards?

Yes. Print the questions, cut them into individual strips or cards, and place them in a bowl for children to draw. You can also put one question on each slide for a classroom or Christmas party game.