A Favorite Things Christmas party is a simple way to bring women together for gifts, conversation, and fellowship.
Each guest brings an affordable item she genuinely loves, then everyone exchanges gifts and goes home with a new favorite to enjoy.
It works especially well for a women’s ministry Christmas party, Bible study celebration, or church small group because the gifts naturally help women learn more about each other.
Read on for simple and fun ideas to host a Favorite Things holiday party for Christian women.
Add a Fun Gift Exchange Game
Once everyone has shared what she brought, use a printable gift exchange card game to make exchanging the gifts more fun.
This Women’s Ministry Christmas Gift Exchange Game includes 44 cards that tell guests when and with whom to swap their gifts.
The prompts get women talking, laughing, and learning fun things about each other as the gifts move around the group.
It is quick to prepare and gives the exchange a little more structure without adding another complicated activity to your Christmas party.
SHOP THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY GIFT EXCHANGE GAME
Choose How Many Gifts to Bring
For a larger group, ask each guest to bring one wrapped favorite thing. Set all the gifts together, let everyone choose one, and then use the gift exchange cards to begin swapping.
For a smaller gathering, each woman could bring two or three of the same favorite item. This allows every guest to leave with several new things to try. You can divide the gifts into separate rounds and play the exchange game more than once.
Either version works, so choose the one that best fits your group size and the amount you want guests to spend.
Set a Comfortable Gift Budget
Choose a clear budget and include it in the invitation. Favorite Things party gifts could be under $10, $15, or $20, depending on your group.
If everyone will bring two or three gifts, make it clear whether the budget applies to each gift or to all the gifts together.
Keeping the amount affordable makes it easier for everyone to participate.
Share Christian Favorite Things Gift Ideas
The gifts do not all need to be faith-based.
The idea is simply for each woman to bring something she uses and enjoys!
A few easy gift ideas include:
- A favorite devotional or prayer journal
- Scripture cards or a pretty bookmark
- Bible highlighters or a favorite pen
- Tea, coffee or a sweet treat
- Hand lotion, lip balm or another small self-care item
- A candle, mug or cozy pair of socks
- A small item from a favorite Christian shop
Before the exchange begins, give each guest a moment to show what she brought and explain why it is one of her favorite things.
Add a Simple Faith-Filled Touch
Another easy idea is to invite each woman to share something she has been grateful for during the past year.
You could also include a short Christmas devotional, read the story of Jesus’ birth, or pray together before beginning the gift exchange.
It does not need to be a long or formal part of the evening.
A few meaningful minutes can help keep the gathering centered on faith and fellowship.
Follow an Easy Party Schedule
Your Favorite Things Christmas party schedule could be as simple as:
- Welcome guests and enjoy refreshments
- Share a short devotional or prayer
- Introduce the Favorite Things gifts
- Play the Christmas gift exchange card game
- Enjoy dessert and fellowship
You do not need to fill every minute with planned activities.
The gifts give everyone something easy to talk about, while the exchange game brings the whole group together for one fun Christmas activity.
With an affordable budget, simple refreshments, and a playful way to exchange the gifts, a Favorite Things Christmas party can become an easy and memorable women’s ministry tradition.
