PASS THE PARCEL

Probably one of the most traditional party games! 

Preparation:

Wrap a small gift in several layers of paper (it is usual to try and make sure there will be one layer per child).  Have one person responsible for making sure each child has a turn and taking off a layer and another person responsible for the music.

How to Play:

Sit the children in a circle, start the music and away we go.  Play the music for a few seconds, trying to take turns at stopping the music at a different child.  Keep going until all the layers have been unwrapped and you have a final winner.

Variation:

We have been to several parties where the hostess has wrapped an added little gift between layers.  These gifts can then be added to the party bags ready to be given out at the end of the party.