Free You’ve Been Elfed Printable Christmas Gifting Game

You’ve Been Elfed is so fun because it adds an element of surprise and holiday cheer to the festive season. It’s a playful tradition that encourages people to secretly gift their friends and neighbors, spreading joy and creating a sense of community. The excitement of being “elfed” and discovering a thoughtful gift or act of kindness brings delight and builds connections between individuals. It’s a lighthearted way to celebrate the spirit of giving during the holidays and create memorable experiences for everyone involved. Grab your elf hat and get ready to spread some holiday magic!

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Get ready for some festive fun! Discover the exciting tradition of ‘You’ve Been Elfed’ and spread holiday cheer with surprise gifts and secret acts of kindness. Join in on the merry mischief and bring joy to your friends and neighbors this Christmas season.

This game is very similar to the You’ve Been Boozed door sign game that can be played during Halloween time. It’s the Christmas version of the Halloween Boo game.

Introducing the You’ve Been Elfed Game

Meet your new elfing tradition! This Elf game is a fun way to gift others and is similar to the Secret Santa game. The best part, we have already designed the perfect elf sign that you share with the entire neighborhood, co-workers, or a group of friends. Part of the fun is surprising others with an anonymous gift. This game is also a great way to improve staff morale in the office. Who doesn’t love a surprise gift sitting at their desk?

the game is not just about gifting, but also about forwarding on the fun. Once you’ve been elfed, you’re encouraged to keep the chain going by elfing som. This aspect adds a dynamic element to the game, fostering a chain reaction of generosity and holiday spirit.

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How to play You’ve Been Elfed

1. First, download and print out two ‘we’ve been elfed” signs on cardstock paper and two “you’ve been elfed” poems to surprise two recipients. (Tip: If you don’t want to print 8×10 letter size signs, change your printer settings to allow it to scale down. That way you can print smaller signs on one page).
2. Wrap two presents. Include the free You’ve Been Elfed game printable cards in each gift bag or gift basket. Make sure to include fun treats and Christmas goodies.
3. Leave the bag of treats on your neighbor’s doorstep.
4. Optional: Ring the doorbell. After the doorbell rings, your guests will love the surprise.
5. The recipients will then pass it on and surprise two new recipients to continue the holiday gift game.

Variations

This gift game is versatile and adaptable to different age groups. For instance, it can be turned into a mystery scavenger hunt, making it exciting for older children, while an easy alternative way to play the game can be provided for younger children.

Great Gift Ideas for You’ve Been Elfed Game

Need some gift ideas for the Christmas season? The options are endless, and the goal is to bring joy and create a sense of community. Get creative and tailor your gifts to the preferences of the recipient. Spread Christmas Cheer with these clever Christmas treats:

• You’ve been elfed cookies – This gift comprises petite butter shortbread tree cookies, festive holiday jelly beans, and pretzels blanketed in sweet confection. It also includes a variety of our full-sized cookies in 10 flavors, including the special edition penguin cutout. We’ve ensured to feature flavors that include our renowned buttercream frosting, such as candy cane, chocolate mint, and cookie dough, among others. All these delightful treats are packed in a vibrant box adorned with a cheerful “You’ve Been Elfed” message
• Homemade Christmas cookies: Homemade Christmas cookies are a classic. Bake a batch of cookies and package them in a festive tin or box
• Unique Handmade Gifts: Etsy is a treasure trove for unique and custom gifts. You could consider purchasing something from the ‘You’ve Been Elfed’ selection
• Christmas books: Choose a selection of holiday-themed books to spread some reading joy.
• Little gifts from your local Dollar Tree or the Target dollar section
• Homemade holiday treats like Snowman Pretzels, Rolo Reindeer, Christmas Chex Mix, and Rolo Pretzel Turtles.
• Mini Charcuterie Boxes
• Holiday Soaps with Hand Sanitizers.
• Holiday candles
• Holiday treats filled with fun candy – Grab these free Christmas Treat Toppers
• Card games for the holiday: Select a deck of festive playing cards.
• Hot cocoa gift basket: Gather up mugs, a pack of marshmallows, and your favorite cocoa mix.
• Christmas crafts like our homemade Christmas ornaments. They are simple and fun to make.
• Adult Beverages like wine, liquor, etc. for those who are 21+ and over.
• Delicious treats such as festive candy canes or chocolate.
• Gift Cards
• Christmas Gift Basket idea for teachers: Playing this game with teachers? They will love getting this gift basket that’s filled with fun surprises!
• Any of these top gift ideas for her
• Handmade pieces
• North pole gifts

Conclusion

In sum, the “You’ve Been Elfed” game promotes community engagement, creativity, generosity, and holiday cheer in a fun and engaging way. This gifting game brings fun and excitement to all participants. Happy “You’ve Been Elfed” gifting!

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This Christmas game includes:

• 8 different We’ve Been Elfed gift tags
• 1 You’ve Been Elfed Sign with game instructions

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More Christmas Games

Don’t miss out on the joy of the season. Your entire family will love these Christmas games. They are so much fun, here are a few of our favorite games we love to play:

• Christmas Gift Exchange Game – Get to know each other while you are exchanging gifts in a fun way. Grab the free printable gift exchange cards to play at home with friends and family.
• Christmas Scavenger Hunt – Send the kids a challenge to see how many holiday items they can find. With this game, families can look for festive items such as a Santa hat, stockings, ugly sweaters, a nutcracker, and more!
• Free Christmas Worksheets – fun learning activities for kids. These educational activities include a festive word search, challenging ‘What Comes Next’ patterns, creative coloring pages, and a fun Lego challenge.
• Holiday Photo Bingo – Keep the kids entertained during the holiday break with this fun holiday game. This bingo game is different than the typical bingo game where tiles are drawn from a pile and called out by someone. Instead, you grab a camera and take photos of the items on the bingo card. Once you have a bingo (the photos), you win!
• Countdown to Christmas Movie Challenge – If you can’t get enough of Christmas movies, you will have the best time with this Christmas movie checklist. How many of these holiday movies can you watch?

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