Break a record this Christmas! 5 festive challenges for kids under 16

December is finally here, and that can only mean one thing… Santa Claus is coming. 🎅

But would you like to make this Christmas even more special, and end the year on a high note?

Then look no further – we’ve got just the thing for you!

Here at GWR we've been busy creating records exclusively for people under 16… no grownups allowed. 🙅🏽‍♀️

In fact, there are 4 festive record titles that you can attempt at home this holiday season.

And you can even challenge your friends, siblings or cousins to attempt with you – or against you! 😎

Who knows, this might end up being a record-breaking Christmas…

Most Christmas crackers pulled in one minute (team of two)

Turn a beloved Christmas tradition into a world record!

If you don’t know what this is, festive crackers are traditionally pulled by two people, and the person who ends up with the larger end of the cracker gets to keep what’s inside. 🤤

For this record, however, both you and your teammate can be winners, by pulling as many crackers as possible is 60 seconds!

Sounds simple but… are you strong enough? 💪

Click here to find out how to apply.

Fastest time to gift-wrap a Guinness World Records book

Break a world record whilst practising your gift-wrapping abilities ahead of Christmas…

Now that’s a skill that’s going to come in handy. 😉

Can you wrap the Guinness World Records book faster than one of Santa’s elves?

Click here to find out what you’ll need for the attempt and to apply.

Most snowballs thrown and caught in 30 seconds (team of two)

Is it snowing in your area?

Forget snowball fighting - this challenge is fun AND it could get you a record title!

Join forces with a buddy to become the ultimate snowball champs - click here to find out more.

Most candy canes hung on a Christmas tree in 30 seconds (team of two)

Here’s another one for you to attempt with a friend… because it’s double the fun!

To break this record, cover your Christmas tree in as many candy canes as possible before time runs out. ⏱️

And, hey, try not to eat them all. 🤤

Read the guidelines and apply here.

Most baubles thrown into a Christmas stocking in 30 seconds

Have you put up a Christmas tree in your house yet?

Then borrow some baubles and a Christmas stocking to attempt this fun, festive record. 🤪

How many will you be able to accurately throw into the target?

This record gets even more fun if you challenge someone else to compete with you!

Check the full record instructions here, and good luck.🎄

Feel inspired?

You can find all the records for people under 16 on our dedicated Set a Record page.

Check out this video to see some of our recent record breakers in action 👇

And if you’re a Christmas lover like us, find out how much you know about your fave holiday with this iconic Christmas Quiz.