Christmas Themed Board Games for Kids and Adults

This Christmas season treat the game lovers in your family to a night or two or however many nights they like of board games. During the pre-Christmas and Christmas season, many holiday editions of classic board games are released and marketed. They can be festive looking and add to your holiday decor. However, I'd like to introduce you to some board games which draw their inspiration from Christmas and center the action around the holiday.

To Bethlehem, the Christmas Game for the Entire Family
This interactive game for adults and kids 10 and older is a great ice breaker or entertainer. Be prepared to laugh, be silly and have fun on your way to Bethlehem. The first one to arrive wins.
Cost: $20.99

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Board Game
The Grinch is up to his nasty habits and stealing Christmas presents again. It's up to you to stop him. The one who recovers the most stolen presents wins. This is great fun for ages 4 and up.
Cost: $40

Charlie Brown Christmas Board Game
Join Charlie Brown and the whole gang in a new Christmas adventure. The winner is sure to get a kick out of lighting the Christmas tree's star which lights up for real. This game is designed for kids aged 5 to 15 years old.
Cost: $14.99

Santa's Special Delivery Game
This is the game for the little ones aged 4-7 years old. You must help Santa deliver 4 gifts and then race home to win. First one back home wins. Players move by using a spinner.
Cost: $49.99

Christmas board games are a great way to pass time with family and friends during the holidays. They also provide interactive learning for kids. Even simple board games encourage kids to think. I am sure you have seen a kid crossing her fingers wishing to roll a "two". She has figured out what she needs to get ahead. Games give kids a fun way to practice counting, analyzing, predicting and strategizing. They will look at things differently from you as they sort things out so don't be surprised if they beat with some unconventional moves. Oh, you thought that was just beginner's luck, did you?

If you enjoy the king of classic board games, Monopoly, you may also enjoy my article about the different Collectible Christmas Monopoly editions available. Click here to view.

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Amazon.com: To Bethlehem, the Christmas Game for the Entire Family. < http://www.amazon.com/Bethlehem-Christmas-Game-Entire-Family/dp/B001FOZKYQ/ref=pd_sbs_t_3/185-7346765-8268010> Accessed on November 10, 2009.
Amazon.com: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. < http://www.amazon.com/Grinch-Stole-Christmas-University-Games/dp/B000W8KED8> Accessed on November 10, 2009.
Amazon.com: Charlie Brown Christmas Board Game. < http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Brown-Christmas-Board-Game/dp/B0028K2QAM/ref=pd_sbs_t_1/185-8453078-5419868> Accessed on November 10, 2009.
Amazon.com: Santa's Special Delivery Game. < http://www.amazon.com/Santas-Special-Delivery-Game/dp/B000U6T67W/ref=pd_sbs_t_14> Accessed on November 10, 2009.