What's the point of would-you-rather questions?

The point isn't to land on a correct answer, because there isn't one here. These dilemmas are a playful way to explore what kids actually care about during the holidays, and they often lead to surprising and funny conversations around the table.

What age group are these Christmas questions for?

We've split the questions into three levels: the ten easiest are written for preschool-age kids, the next ten suit elementary schoolers best, and the last ten are meant to make even ten- and twelve-year-olds pause and think before they answer.

Do we need to print anything to play?

No, you don't need anything besides this page. Many families read straight from the screen in the car or at the dinner table, though you're welcome to print the list too if you'd like it sitting out during advent.

Why don't the dilemmas have a right answer?

That's exactly the point — these questions are about taste and values, not facts. When there's no correct answer, kids tend to say what they actually think, and that's when the best conversations about the holidays tend to happen.

Can we use this as an advent calendar activity?

Definitely. Many families pick one or two dilemmas a day in December and let them be that day's small moment of holiday fun, often paired with a treat or a quick drawing of the day's answer.

Christmas Would You Rather: 30 Fun Questions for Families

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Christmas Would You Rather: 30 Fun Questions for Families

Would you rather is a classic for road trips, dinner tables, and cozy advent evenings, and here we've gathered 30 Christmas-themed dilemmas ready to pull out with zero prep. The questions are split across three difficulty levels, so both a four-year-old and a twelve-year-old find something that fits. The ten easiest dilemmas are about snow, candy canes, and Santa's reindeer, and work well for your youngest kids. The ten medium questions ask for a little more thought, while the ten hardest ones get even older kids weighing what actually matters most about the holidays – there's no right answer, just good conversation.

About this sheet

The would-you-rather game has ridden along on long car trips for generations, and the holidays are a natural moment to bring it back out. These dilemmas don't ask anyone to be right — they simply open up a small conversation about taste, values, and imagination. For kids counting down impatiently to Christmas morning, it's an easy way to fill the wait with something fun and a little thought-provoking.

We split the questions into three levels because a five-year-old and a twelve-year-old aren't always excited by the same thing. The easiest dilemmas are about concrete stuff like snow, candy, and Santa's reindeer. The hardest ones ask kids to weigh experiences against things, and togetherness against their own wishes.

You don't need anything to get started — just read a question out loud and see who answers what. Many families find that the most surprising answers come from the youngest kids, who often have their own logic for what matters most about Christmas.

Use the dilemmas as a regular part of your advent calendar, or pull them out when the drive to grandma's house gets long. They also work well as a short break in the middle of holiday cooking, when everyone needs to shake off a little stress.

What you get

30 thoughtfully written Christmas dilemmas, sorted into three difficulty levels (ages 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12)
A ready-made follow-up question for every dilemma to keep the conversation going – no right answer needed
Ready to use in the car, at the dinner table, or during long holiday evenings with grandparents
Works straight from the screen – no printing required, any night in December

How to use it

Pick a difficulty level. Start with the ten easy dilemmas if you have younger kids along, and mix in the harder ones as everyone loosens up.
Read it aloud and let everyone answer. Read the whole dilemma out loud and give everyone a chance to pick a side before moving to the next one.
Use the follow-up question. Each dilemma has a small conversation starter underneath — use it to talk about why your family answered the way it did.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the point of would-you-rather questions?: The point isn't to land on a correct answer, because there isn't one here. These dilemmas are a playful way to explore what kids actually care about during the holidays, and they often lead to surprising and funny conversations around the table.
What age group are these Christmas questions for?: We've split the questions into three levels: the ten easiest are written for preschool-age kids, the next ten suit elementary schoolers best, and the last ten are meant to make even ten- and twelve-year-olds pause and think before they answer.
Do we need to print anything to play?: No, you don't need anything besides this page. Many families read straight from the screen in the car or at the dinner table, though you're welcome to print the list too if you'd like it sitting out during advent.
Why don't the dilemmas have a right answer?: That's exactly the point — these questions are about taste and values, not facts. When there's no correct answer, kids tend to say what they actually think, and that's when the best conversations about the holidays tend to happen.
Can we use this as an advent calendar activity?: Definitely. Many families pick one or two dilemmas a day in December and let them be that day's small moment of holiday fun, often paired with a treat or a quick drawing of the day's answer.