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12 Drinking Games Based On Your Favorite Holiday Classics

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12 Drinking Games Based On Your Favorite Holiday Classics
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Around this time of the year, it's no secret that pretty much everyone's guilty pleasure would have to be binge watching holiday favorites. It doesn't matter what day of the month it is or how tired one might be, we all fall victims of stopping what we're doing to enjoy these nostalgic classics. They make us laugh, they make us cry. They manage to make us smile by getting you more excited for the big day with all the holiday cheer.

So why not watch these movies in a different, adult-like way? Whether you like to admit it or not, the consumption of alcohol can be super fun. Yes, I, a sophisticated adult will be the first to admit it so don't try to act like you disagree with me here. Incorporating some booze definitely creates some textbook worthy, memorable nights, with the occasional "morning after" reminder that your savage days are haunting you.

But have no fear — it's OK. We're about spice some things up and I'm not talking about your eggnog.

Here's 12 different drinking games you can play this holiday season while watching these Christmas classics:

1. "The Santa Clause"

Take one sip when:

  • Charlie pouts/whines.
  • When you hear the phrase, “seeing is believing.”
  • Bernard gets overwhelmed.
  • Scott says something sarcastic.

Take two sips when:

  • Scott makes fun of Neil.
  • You hear the word cookie.
  • Hot coco is brought up or drank.
  • Kids sense that Scott is Santa.
  • A "Home Improvement" reference is made.

Finish your drink when:

  • You see Neil in those lame sweaters.
  • Hearing "Claus" vs. "Clause"
  • E.L.F.S. squad show up on your screen.
  • Someone talks about Comet.

2. "National Lampoons: Christmas Vacation"

Take one sip when:

  • You see vintage eyeglasses.
  • Ellen calls Clark "Sparky"
  • The Griswold's need to uproot their tree.

Take two sips when:

  • You hear "good old-fashioned family Christmas"
  • Clark decides to decorate the house with 25,000 twinkling lights.
  • There's a city power outage.

Finish your drink when:

  • Any swimming pool reference is made.
  • Clark rolls his eyes.
  • Todd and Marg Chester act snobby.
  • Clark confronts Frank.

3. "A Christmas Story"

Take one sip when:

  • Old Man Parker "cusses."
  • Mother Parker is in the kitchen.
  • You hear "red ryder."
  • Randy whines.
  • Randy cries.

Take two sips when:

  • You hear "Peter and the Wolf" theme song.
  • You see/hear the Bumpus Hounds.
  • When Clark is wearing sports team apparel.

Finish your drink when:

  • The tongue on the pole scene is on.
  • Ralphie doesn't have his classes on.
  • Ralphie says "fudge."
  • Ralphie snorts like a piglet.

4. "Elf"

Take one sip when:

  • Buddy sneaks into Santa's bag.
  • "Bye Buddy, I hope you find your dad."
  • Buddy breaks something.
  • Central Park rangers show up.

Take two sips when:

  • Buddy eats picks off gum from rails.
  • You hear the phrase, "Christmas spirit."
  • Buddy eats spaghetti.
  • Jovie looks at Buddy like "uhhhhhh?"

Finish your drink when:

  • "SANTAAAAAAA!"
  • Buddy gets something for someone special.
  • You hear, "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
  • People start singing "Santa Clause Is Coming to Town."

5. "Home Alone" (1 or 2)

Take one sip when:

  • People insult/threaten Kevin.
  • You hear the word pizza.
  • Kevin realizes he's alone.

Take two sips when:

  • Everyone rushes to leave for the airport.
  • Kevin talks to himself.
  • You hear, "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal. And a Happy New Year."
  • Kate realizes they forgot Kevin.

Finish your drink when:

  • "KEVIN!!!!!!"
  • Kevin screams.
  • Harry or Marv get hurt.
  • Donald Trumps makes an appearance.

6. "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" (cartoon or person)

Take one sip when:

  • You hear something rhyme with a "who."
  • You see Max the dog.
  • The Grinch eats.
  • You hear the words "governor" or "santa."

Take two sips when:

  • The Grinch talks about how much he hates Christmas.
  • You hear a made-up word.
  • You see an x-ray of the Grinch's heart.
  • Ham is being eaten.

Finish your drink when:

  • The Grinch does that freaky creepish smile.
  • "BRILLIANTTTTT!"
  • You feel bad for Max the dog.
  • Cindy Lou Who looks or does anything angelic.

7. "Nightmare Before Christmas"

Take one sip when:

  • The mayor mentions a town meeting.
  • Jack gets frustrated that people don't understand Christmas.
  • Jack explains what a present is.

Take two sips when:

  • Every time you hear "This Is Halloween."
  • Jack stumbles through the Christmas Town portal.
  • Jack obsessively studies Christmas.
  • You see Santa.

Finish your drink when:

  • You hear "Sandy Claws."
  • Jack takes off his head.
  • Sally realizes she loves Jack.
  • During the graveyard's big hill kissing scene.

8. "Christmas with the Kranks"

Take one sip when:

  • The word Christmas is used at Luther's job.
  • The Krank's Christmas Eve party is referenced.
  • Luther denies Santa an umbrella.

Take two sips when:

  • You hear the words "hickory ham."
  • Luther's botox makes you feel uncomfortable.
  • Blair speaks to her parents on the phone.
  • It starts snowing.

Finish your drink when:

  • Luther gets soaked and sees the cruise promo.
  • Luther and Nora are tomato red from tanning.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis lets out her signature squeal/scream.
  • The giant Frosty is referenced.

9. "Jingle All The Way"

Take one sip when:

  • You hear someone say "Turbo Man."
  • Howard backs into a police motorcycle.
  • Myron says he has an explosive package to get police to back off.
  • Howard low-key threatens someone/something.

Take two sips when:

  • Ted acts like a total creep around Liz.
  • People laugh at Howard and Myron.
  • Myron and Howard duel it out as Turbo Man and Dementor.

Finish your drink when:

  • Howard hits someone/something.
  • Jaime recognizes his dad as Turbo Man.
  • Howard realizes he forgot a gift for Liz.

10. "Miracle on 34th Street" (original or remake)

Take one sip when:

  • Dorey asks an "old man" to play Santa in the parade last minute.
  • Bryan tries to convince Susan to believe in Santa.
  • Susan tells Kris her Christmas wishes.

Take two sips when:

  • Kris hits the old Santa.
  • Susan hands the judge the envelope.
  • Dorey and Bryan decide to get married.

Finish your drink when:

  • They realize Kris is the real Santa.
  • Kris motions sign language and speaks other languages.
  • Susan tells Dorey and Bryan her the last thing on her Christmas list.

11. "Deck The Halls"

Take one sip when:

  • Buddy introduces himself.
  • Carter asks to move in with the Halls.
  • Tia and Kelly look are their husbands with confused faces.

Take two sips when:

  • Steve refers to himself as "The Christmas Guy."
  • Tia shows too much cleavage for a mom.
  • Views from space are discussed.
  • The twins do something in unison.

Finish your drink when:

  • Buddy's exterior decorations/lights hurt your eyes.
  • Buddy and Steve say, "who's your daddy?"
  • The MTV interview is brought up.

12. "The Family Stone"

Take one sip when:

  • Amy describes her first impression of Meredith.
  • You hear "always a bridesmaid, never a bride."
  • Someone slaps the back of someone's head.

Take two sips when:

  • The heirloom engagement ring is referenced.
  • Their last name is said.
  • Someone falls down.
  • When Meredith dances *like Carrie Bradshaw*

Finish your drink when:

  • Meredith does something awkward.
  • Sybil says something outrageously blunt.
  • You hear "they hate me."

Remember: It's all fun and games until the party is over. Be responsible and don't get behind the wheel. No life is worth losing because of incompetent selfishness!

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