Every holiday and special event is an opportunity for an unforgettable Family Feud game. Whether you're hosting a Christmas party, a Halloween bash, a Valentine's Day couples night, or a graduation celebration, themed questions make the game feel special and relevant.
This guide organizes the best Family Feud questions by holiday and event, so you can quickly build the perfect game for any occasion. Bookmark this page — you'll come back to it throughout the year!
Table of Contents
- Christmas and Holiday Season
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Valentine's Day
- Easter
- Summer and 4th of July
- Back to School
- Birthday Parties
- Graduation Celebrations
- Wedding and Anniversary Events
- Tips for Themed Games
- Frequently Asked Questions
Christmas and Holiday Season
Christmas is the #1 season for Family Feud games. These questions capture the magic of the season:
1. Name something on a Christmas wish list. A: Electronics (28), Clothes (22), Gift cards (18), Toys (12), Money (10), Jewelry (10)
2. Name a Christmas movie everyone watches. A: Home Alone (28), Elf (22), A Christmas Story (18), It's a Wonderful Life (12), The Grinch (10), Rudolph (10)
3. Name something people argue about during Christmas. A: Gifts (25), Whose house to visit (22), Decorations (18), Food/cooking (12), Money (10), Music (8), Tree (5)
4. Name a Christmas song that gets stuck in your head. A: Jingle Bells (25), Last Christmas (22), All I Want for Christmas (20), Rudolph (12), Frosty (10), Silent Night (8), Deck the Halls (3)
5. Name something people do on Christmas Eve. A: Open one gift (25), Church service (22), Bake cookies (18), Watch movies (12), Wrap presents (10), Drink hot cocoa (8), Track Santa (5)
6. Name a gift that's hard to wrap. A: Bicycle (28), Clothes (18), Gift card (15), Oddly shaped toy (12), Sports equipment (10), Pet (8), Furniture (9)
7. Name something you find under the tree Christmas morning. A: Presents (35), Tree skirt (20), Fallen needles (15), Cat (10), Wrapping paper (10), Batteries (5), Extension cord (5)
8. Name a holiday cookie flavor. A: Sugar (28), Gingerbread (25), Chocolate chip (18), Peanut butter (10), Snickerdoodle (10), Peppermint (9)
9. Name something Santa is associated with. A: Red suit (25), Reindeer (22), Chimney (18), Cookies and milk (12), North Pole (10), Naughty/nice list (8), Ho ho ho (5)
10. Name a reason someone might return a Christmas gift. A: Wrong size (30), Don't like it (25), Duplicate (18), Wrong color (10), Doesn't work (10), Already have it (7)
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Halloween
11. Name a popular Halloween candy. A: Snickers (25), Reese's (22), Kit Kat (18), M&Ms (12), Skittles (10), Twix (8), Candy corn (5)
12. Name a classic Halloween costume. A: Witch (25), Vampire (20), Ghost (18), Zombie (12), Skeleton (10), Pumpkin (8), Cat (7)
13. Name something spooky you might see on Halloween night. A: Ghosts/decorations (25), Jack-o-lanterns (22), Fog (18), Bats (12), Spiders/webs (10), Scarecrow (8), Black cat (5)
14. Name a scary movie. A: Halloween (25), The Exorcist (20), IT (18), A Nightmare on Elm Street (12), Scream (10), Friday the 13th (8), The Shining (7)
15. Name something people carve into a pumpkin. A: Face (35), Cat (18), Scary face (15), Ghost (10), Bat (10), Word/name (7), Star (5)
16. Name a haunted house attraction feature. A: Jumping scares (28), Dark rooms (22), Fog machines (18), Creepy sounds (12), Zombies/actors (10), Strobe lights (10)
Thanksgiving
17. Name a Thanksgiving side dish. A: Mashed potatoes (28), Stuffing/dressing (25), Cranberry sauce (15), Green beans (12), Rolls (10), Sweet potatoes (10)
18. Name something people do after Thanksgiving dinner. A: Nap/sleep (28), Watch football (25), Clean up (18), Dessert (12), Black Friday shopping (10), Walk (7)
19. Name something people are thankful for. A: Family (30), Health (25), Friends (15), Job (10), Home (10), Food (5), Freedom (5)
20. Name a Thanksgiving tradition. A: Big dinner (30), Watching football (20), Going around the table saying thanks (18), Parades (12), Napping (10), Volunteering (10)
Valentine's Day
21. Name a Valentine's Day gift. A: Chocolate (28), Flowers (25), Card (18), Jewelry (10), Dinner out (10), Teddy bear (9)
22. Name a romantic movie. A: The Notebook (28), Titanic (22), Pretty Woman (15), When Harry Met Sally (10), Romeo and Juliet (10), Love Actually (8), Ghost (7)
23. Name something couples do on Valentine's Day. A: Go to dinner (30), Exchange gifts (22), Watch a movie (15), Cook together (10), Get flowers (10), Nothing/ignore it (8), Complain about it (5)
24. Name a romantic song. A: At Last (22), My Heart Will Go On (20), I Will Always Love You (18), Unchained Melody (12), Thinking Out Loud (10), Perfect (10), Can't Help Falling in Love (8)
For couples-specific games, check out our couples question collection.
Easter
25. Name an Easter candy. A: Peeps (25), Cadbury Egg (22), Jelly beans (20), Chocolate bunny (15), Robin eggs (10), Easter M&Ms (8)
26. Name something in an Easter basket. A: Candy (30), Eggs (22), Grass (18), Stuffed animal (10), Chocolate bunny (10), Small toys (10)
27. Name an Easter tradition. A: Egg hunt (30), Church (25), Easter dinner (18), Egg dyeing/decorating (12), Photos with Easter bunny (8), New outfit (7)
Summer and 4th of July
28. Name something you do at a 4th of July barbecue. A: Eat (28), Watch fireworks (25), Swim (18), Play games (10), Drink (10), Socialize (9)
29. Name a summer activity. A: Swimming (28), Beach (22), Hiking (15), Camping (10), Road trip (10), Barbecue (8), Vacation (7)
30. Name something you need for a pool party. A: Swimsuit (30), Towel (22), Sunscreen (18), Floats (12), Music (10), Snacks (8)
Back to School
31. Name a back-to-school supply. A: Pencils/pens (28), Notebooks (22), Backpack (20), Folders (10), Calculator (8), Ruler (7), Erasers (5)
32. Name a first-day-of-school feeling. A: Nervous (28), Excited (25), Scared (18), Tired (12), Happy (10), Sad (7)
Birthday Parties
33. Name a birthday party game. A: Musical chairs (25), Pin the tail on the donkey (22), Piñata (18), Scavenger hunt (12), Limbo (10), Truth or dare (8), Family Feud (5)
34. Name a popular birthday cake flavor. A: Chocolate (30), Vanilla (25), Red velvet (15), Strawberry (10), Funfetti (10), Ice cream cake (10)
35. Name something on a birthday wish list. A: Money (28), Electronics (22), Clothes (18), Gift cards (12), Toys/games (10), Experience/trip (10)
Graduation Celebrations
36. Name something a graduate worries about. A: Getting a job (30), Money/debt (25), Moving out (15), Adult responsibilities (10), Losing friends (10), What to do next (10)
37. Name a graduation gift. A: Money (35), Gift card (20), Electronics (15), Luggage (10), Watch (10), Personalized item (10)
38. Name something that happens at graduation. A: Walk across stage (28), Throw caps (25), Take photos (18), Cry (12), Speeches (10), Party after (7)
Wedding and Anniversary Events
39. Name something at a wedding reception. A: Cake (28), Dancing (25), DJ/band (15), Bouquet toss (10), Toasts/speeches (12), Flowers (10)
40. Name a wedding tradition. A: First dance (25), Cutting the cake (22), Bouquet toss (18), Garter toss (10), Something borrowed (10), Vows (8), Rice throwing (7)
41. Name an anniversary gift by year. A: Paper (1st) (22), Cotton (2nd) (15), Silver (25th) (20), Gold (50th) (25), Diamond (60th/75th) (10), Flowers (any) (8)
Tips for Themed Games
Timing Your Game Right
- Play DURING the event — Not before or after; the game should be the main entertainment
- 30-45 minutes is the sweet spot for event games
- 8-10 themed questions plus 2-3 general warm-up questions
Mixing Themes
For multi-holiday events (like an end-of-year party):
- Start with 2-3 Thanksgiving questions
- Transition to 3-4 Christmas questions
- End with 2-3 New Year's questions
- This creates a narrative arc through the seasons
Customizing for Your Group
The questions above are starting points. The best themed games include:
- Inside jokes — "Name something that always happens at [your family name]'s Thanksgiving"
- Local references — "Name a place people go in [your city] during summer"
- Group-specific — "Name something [bride's name] always says"
Create your themed game now — our builder makes it easy to customize for any event.
Making It Memorable
- Take photos during gameplay for social media
- Create a "Best Answer" award for the funniest response
- Record a highlight reel of the best moments
- Send a recap email or group message after the event
For more holiday ideas, explore our holiday questions hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many themed questions should I include?
A: For a themed event, 70-80% of questions should match the theme, with 20-30% general questions mixed in. This keeps the theme strong without becoming repetitive. For an 8-question game, use 6 themed and 2 general.
Q: Can I use the same questions year after year?
A: Mix it up. Keep 3-4 favorites that are tradition ("our famous Christmas round") and swap out 4-5 new questions each year. People love the familiar ones AND the surprise of new questions.
Q: What's the best holiday for Family Feud?
A: Christmas and Thanksgiving are the most popular, but Halloween and Valentine's Day generate the most laughs. The best holiday is the one your group celebrates together — that's when the energy is highest.
Q: How do I handle guests who don't celebrate the holiday?
A: Include enough general questions that everyone can participate. Frame holiday questions as cultural knowledge rather than personal celebration. "What do most people associate with Christmas?" works for everyone.
Q: Can I combine holidays for an end-of-year party?
A: Absolutely — see our mixing themes tips above. An "All Holidays" game covering Halloween through New Year's is a great format for office holiday parties or family reunions.