A mix of laughter, surprises, and maybe even a little blushing!
Written 24th April 2025 | Subscribe to our Christmas newsletter
✅ Step 1: Gather Supplies
You’ll need:
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Small slips of paper (or sticky notes)
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Pens or pencils
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A festive bowl, basket, or stocking to collect the notes
✅ Step 2: Explain the Rules
Tell everyone to write two things on separate notes:
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One “Nice” thing they did this year
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One “Naughty” thing they did this year
✳️ They must not sign their name!
✅ Step 3: Use Prompt Examples (Optional)
Display or read aloud some examples to get people thinking:
😇 Nice Examples:
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Donated to charity
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Let someone go first in line
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Sent a kind message
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Cleaned the house without being asked
😈 Naughty Examples:
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Ate the last mince pie and blamed the dog
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Re-gifted a candle I didn’t like
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Peeked at my presents early
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Pretended to be sick to skip a party
✅ Step 4: Collect & Shuffle
Once everyone has written their two notes, fold them up and pop them into the bowl. Give it a good shake!
✅ Step 5: Read & Guess
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Pick a note and read it out loud.
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Everyone guesses who they think wrote it!
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After the guesses, the true author reveals themselves.
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Repeat until all notes are read!
✅ Step 6: Laugh, Gasp & Share
This part is the best—watch the reactions, laugh together, and enjoy the surprises. It’s especially fun with a bit of mulled wine in hand! 🍷
