Christmas Two Truths and a Lie: 20 Prompts and 8 Example Rounds

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Christmas two truths and a lie is a holiday twist on the classic icebreaker: each player shares three festive statements about themselves, and everyone else guesses which one is made up. It is a great way to learn surprising stories from relatives and coworkers. Below are 20 prompts and eight ready-to-use example rounds to get the game going.

How to play Christmas two truths and a lie

1. Give everyone a minute to think of two true holiday facts about themselves and one believable lie.
2. Take turns sharing all three statements in any order.
3. The group discusses and votes on which statement is the lie.
4. The storyteller reveals the answer. Everyone who guessed right scores a point.
5. If nobody guesses correctly, the storyteller scores two points.

Christmas prompts to build your statements

Stuck for ideas? Use these prompts to come up with your three statements.

1. The best gift you ever received
2. The worst gift you ever received
3. A Christmas you spent somewhere unusual
4. Your strangest family tradition
5. A holiday food you secretly dislike
6. The age you stopped believing in Santa
7. A time you got caught peeking at presents
8. Your favorite Christmas movie
9. A holiday job you once had
10. A decoration disaster
11. The longest holiday road trip you took
12. A time you got snowed in
13. A gift you made by hand
14. Your most embarrassing holiday photo
15. A Christmas pageant role you played
16. A recipe you are famous for
17. The coldest place you spent the holidays
18. A gift you returned
19. Something you wished for as a kid
20. A holiday tradition you started yourself

Example rounds for kids

Read these aloud to show younger players how the game works. The lie is marked so the reader knows.

• I once left carrots out for the reindeer. I sang in a Christmas concert. I have met a real reindeer. (Lie: meeting a reindeer.)
• I can name all of Santa’s reindeer. I built a snowman taller than my dad. I have never eaten a candy cane. (Lie: never eating a candy cane.)
• I wrapped a present by myself this year. I woke up at 4 a.m. one Christmas. My favorite cookie is gingerbread. (Lie: the 4 a.m. wake-up.)
• I made a paper snowflake at school. I have seen snow on Christmas Day. I once opened a present by mistake. (Lie: seeing snow on Christmas.)

Example rounds for adults

• I once worked as a mall Santa’s helper. I have never watched It’s a Wonderful Life. I burned a turkey so badly the smoke alarm went off. (Lie: working as Santa’s helper.)
• I spent one Christmas on a beach. I still have my childhood stocking. I once regifted a present back to the person who gave it. (Lie: the beach Christmas.)
• I can make eggnog from scratch. I have been to a Christmas market in Europe. I have never sent a holiday card. (Lie: the Christmas market.)
• I once got stuck on a ladder hanging lights. I have a tradition of opening one gift on Christmas Eve. I have never seen snow. (Lie: getting stuck on a ladder.)

Tips for writing a good lie

• Make it boring: a dull, believable lie is harder to spot than a wild one.
• Make a truth sound strange: your weirdest true story will throw everyone off.
• Keep a straight face: say all three statements in the same tone and pace.
• Use details: a name, a place or a year makes any statement feel true.

Variations for bigger holiday parties

• Team version: split into two teams, and each team writes statements about one member for the other team to solve.
• Gift tag version: write statements on gift tags and hang them on the tree. Guests guess whose tag is whose.
• Video call version: share statements in the chat, then vote with emoji reactions.

Want more question ideas? See our two truths and a lie questions and rules for year-round prompts, or try our Christmas would you rather questions.

Christmas two truths and a lie FAQ

How many players does Christmas two truths and a lie need?

Three or more. With large groups, split into smaller circles so turns move quickly.

Can kids play two truths and a lie?

Yes. Kids around seven and up usually enjoy it, especially with the example rounds above.

How long does a game take?

About two to three minutes per player, so a group of ten plays a full round in roughly half an hour.