7 Christmas activities for adults

Here are Santa Academy’s top 7 Christmas activities for adults:  

1. Visit a Christmas market

As far as Christmas activities for adults go, it doesn’t get much better than visiting a Christmas market. That’s why it’s at the top of our list!

There are plenty of Christmas markets to choose from. No matter where you are in the world, we’re sure you’ll find one near you.

And they’re full of festive fun! You can visit the stalls for a spot of Christmas shopping. Sample traditional Christmas dishes and tasty treats. Or indulge in your favourite festive drink.

Most Christmas markets are family-friendly too. So, not only are they perfect for Christmas-loving adults, but the little ones can join in the fun!   

2. Throw a Christmas party

If you’re looking for fun Christmas activities for adults, our next idea is perfect for you. Throw a Christmas party for all your family and friends!

Christmas parties are a great way for everyone to kick back, relax and have some festive fun. There are loads of Christmas party activities out there for you and your guests to enjoy. Make your favourite festive treats, play some Christmas party games, or have a costume contest (see activity number 6)! And don’t forget to turn up the volume for your favourite festive playlist! 

3. Festive quiz night

Our list of Christmas activities for adults wouldn’t be complete without this next idea. Put your Christmas knowledge to the test with a festive quiz night!

You can ask whatever you like – as long as it’s something to do with Christmas! Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree? What’s the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time? Where did eggnog come from?

Why not crank up the competition? Whoever wins the quiz should receive a festive prize!

4. Secret Santa

Still looking for fun Christmas activities for adults? Why don’t you and your closest friends have some gift-giving fun with Secret Santa? After all, adults can have fun with presents too!

Put all of the participant’s names in a hat or bowl. Then, everyone should draw a random name to become that person’s Secret Santa. Each person has to buy a present for their chosen giftee. But there’s a catch – all of the present buying needs to be done in secret!

As Christmas approaches, you should pick a time for everyone to exchange gifts. For even more festive fun, everyone should try and guess who their Secret Santa is.

And this is a great idea if you’re looking for Christmas activities for adults in the workplace. What better way to get to know your co-workers than with a super fun, gift-giving game? 

5. Christmas karaoke

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without music. That’s why our list of Christmas activities for adults just has to include Christmas karaoke. No matter how many times we hear the same songs year on year, no one can resist singing along!

At your Christmas party (see activity number 2), get your guests in the festive spirit with a Christmas sing-along. Or host a dedicated karaoke night for a full night of festive singing!

You could even turn it into a festive competition. Give each player a score and see who comes out on top!

6. Have a costume contest

Next on our list of Christmas activities for adults – have a costume contest!

Whether it’s at your holiday party, a fun activity for Christmas Day, or for some festive fun in the office. A costume contest is the perfect way for everyone to get in the Christmas spirit – and have fun doing it!

And there are so many options for this festive activity idea. Grab your most embarrassing jumper for an ugly-sweater competition. Dress up as a classic Christmas character like Santa, Mrs Claus, or Rudolph. Or go in a different direction entirely: dress up as your favourite film character or celebrity lookalike. The possibilities are endless!

Just remember to think of Christmas-themed prize for your best dressed guests!

7. Christmas cooking competition

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without some tasty treats! Last, but certainly not least, on our list of Christmas activities for adults is a Christmas cooking competition.

You can do so much with this festive activity. Who can cook the tastiest Christmas dinner? Who can bake the most delicious, sweet treats? Or what about a yummy Christmas cocktail?

The best part of this Christmas activity for adults? You can serve your creations at your Christmas party (see activity number 2)! Ask your guests to rate each dish and give the winner a festive prize!

The Santa Academy app – coming 2022!

If you liked our fun Christmas activities for adults, are you ready for more festive fun? Get ready for the Santa Academy app, coming in 2022!

Christmas is coming and Santa needs your little one’s help. Over 24 days, your child can help Santa prepare for Christmas Eve. They can choose to enrol into Elf Ed, Reindeer Recruit or Fairy Fellow and immerse themselves in Santa’s world.

From December 1^st to Christmas Day, your child will unlock new areas, buildings, and characters on Lacus Island. There’s so much to read, watch and listen, your little one is in for a world of festive fun!

Download the app from November 1^st, 2022. School starts December 1^st, 2022.

Keep up with Santa Academy!

Don’t worry, you don’t have to wait for 2022 for more Christmassy fun. Follow the Lacus Herald, Lacus Island’s daily newspaper.

Keep up with your favourite characters and read the latest news from the Island. At the Lacus Herald, you’ll find a new Christmas story – every single day!

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