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Updated November 2026.

1. Real tree or Fake tree?
2. Colored lights or White lights?
3. Open presents Christmas Eve or Open presents Christmas morning?
4. Gingerbread house or Sugar cookies?
5. Hot cocoa or Eggnog?
6. Ugly sweater or Matching pajamas?
7. Snowman or Snow angel?
8. Sledding or Ice skating?
9. Up at 5 a.m. on Christmas or Sleep in on Christmas?
10. Wrap gifts neatly or Use gift bags?
11. Christmas movies or Christmas music?
12. Candy cane or Gingerbread man?
13. Tinsel or Garland?
14. Star on top or Angel on top?
15. Elf or Reindeer?
16. Write to Santa or Visit Santa?
17. Snowball fight or Build a snow fort?
18. Turkey or Ham?
19. Mashed potatoes or Stuffing?
20. Pie or Christmas cookies?
21. Secret Santa or White elephant?
22. Homemade gift or Store-bought gift?
23. Big family Christmas or Quiet Christmas?
24. Decorate in November or Decorate in December?
25. Christmas in the snow or Christmas on the beach?
26. Cozy fireplace or Drive to see lights?
27. Carolers at the door or Christmas concert?
28. Chocolate advent calendar or Toy advent calendar?
29. Mistletoe kiss or Fireside cuddle?
30. One big gift or Lots of small gifts?
31. Wrap presents early or Wrap on Christmas Eve?
32. New Year's Eve party or New Year's Eve at home?
33. New Year's resolutions or No resolutions?
34. Peppermint or Gingerbread?
35. Wool socks or Fuzzy slippers?
36. Scarf or Mittens?
37. Snow globe or Music box?
38. Shake your presents or Wait patiently?
39. Christmas dinner or Christmas breakfast?
40. Holiday road trip or Holiday flight?
41. Office holiday party or Team holiday lunch?
42. Decorate the tree or Decorate the house outside?
43. Cookies for Santa or Carrots for the reindeer?
44. Fruitcake or Yule log cake?
45. Ornaments sorted by color or Ornaments everywhere?
46. Gift card or Wrapped surprise?
47. Ice skating date or Holiday market date?
48. Snowflakes or Icicles?
49. Send holiday cards or Send holiday texts?
50. Leftover turkey sandwich or Leftover pie for breakfast?
51. Holiday baking or Holiday crafts?
52. Snowy walk or Movie marathon?
53. Santa hat or Reindeer antlers?
54. Mulled wine or Hot apple cider?
55. Huge light display or Simple wreath?
56. Give gifts or Get gifts?
57. Toast at midnight or Fireworks at midnight?
58. Snowboard or Ski?
59. Holiday sweater for your dog or Holiday sweater for you?

Tips for a better game

• Play a speed round: one person, ten cards, three seconds each.
• After a round, find the two people who matched on the most answers.
• Write answers down before the reveal, so nobody copies the loudest player.

Questions people ask

What are some good Christmas This or That questions?

Five from this list: Hot cocoa or Eggnog? Write to Santa or Visit Santa? Chocolate advent calendar or Toy advent calendar? Holiday road trip or Holiday flight? Snowy walk or Movie marathon?

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