10 Fun Christmas Questions to Get Grandkids Talking

Do you sometimes have trouble getting your grandkids to engage when talking to them by video or the telephone?

You are not alone.

We've talked before about your Grandma's Bag of Tricks.  Well, one of the things you want to have stashed away in your bag of tricks is pages and pages of questions you can use as conversation starters.

Here are ten fun questions for the Christmas holiday season.

Ten Conversation Starters for Christmas 

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Think of your favorite Christmas food. Don't tell me. Let's see if I can guess what it is.
-What is one word to describe how it looks?
-What is one word to describe how it smells?
-What is one word to describe how it tastes?



What is your favorite Christmas Christmas decoration in your house? Describe it to see if I can guess what it is.

-(If on video) Will you show it to me?


What are the colors that make you think about Christmas?


Did you make any Christmas decorations this year?
-What did you make them with?
-Where are they displayed?


What Christmas gift can you give that doesn’t cost money?

-Who would you give that gift to?


What is your favorite Christmas song? Will you sing it for me?

-Would you like to hear me sing my favorite Christmas song?


Do you think it is better to get a gift in a big box or a little box? 

 -What would be some good gifts to get in that box?

What does your favorite Christmas tree ornament look like?

-(When on video) Will you show it to me?


What is your favorite Christmas dessert?

-What do you like about it?


What are some things that should be in a Christmas picture?

-Will you draw me a picture with those things in it?