Christmas Two Truths and a Lie: Rules and Ideas

In Christmas Two Truths and a Lie, you tell three holiday statements about yourself and the group guesses which one is a lie. It is a great ice breaker for family and work events.

How to Set Up

1. Sit in a circle or at a table.
2. Give each person a minute to think of three statements. They can write them down.
3. Explain that all statements must be about Christmas or winter.
4. Pick who goes first.

How to Play

1. The first player reads their three statements in any order.
2. The group talks for one minute and asks questions.
3. Everyone votes for the statement they think is the lie. Vote by pointing at the same time.
4. The player reveals the lie.
5. Players who guessed right get one point.
6. Move to the next player.

Example Statements

• I once ate five candy canes in one hour.
• I have a snow globe from every state I visited.
• I got a lump of coal as a joke gift.
• My family opens one gift on Christmas Eve.
• I have never baked a Christmas cookie.
• I once saw a reindeer up close.

Scoring and Winning

Give one point for every right guess. Give the storyteller one point for each person they fool. The player with the most points wins.

Tips for a Fun Game

• Make the lie sound real. A lie that is too wild is easy to catch.
• Ask the speaker follow-up questions, but let them skip one.
• Keep statements kind. No secrets that could hurt someone.
• Use a timer if you have a big group.

Variations

• Little kids: Use “Which one is silly?” with two real facts and one silly one.
• Family history: Share facts about relatives or old holidays.
• Office edition: Use work-friendly statements and a small prize for the best fibber.