Christmas is a time that brings so many families and friendship groups together. Be it, games, Christmas dinner or long-awaited meetups. People of all ages come together and make merry. Sometimes knowing what to say can be difficult, so we’re hoping the conversation starters below might provide for some valuable conversation starters around the table!
Below are some conversation topics aimed at the older generation trying to connect to grandchildren and other younger people at the table.
Childhood memories can both be fun and valuable. The good thing about these memories is that childhood is a level playing field. School, friends and play are experiences that most generations have been through even if the mediums have changed.
Alternatively, the early years of parenthood, while fraught with challenges, are also the most rewarding. Especially for grandchildren, some playful stories about the antics of their parents when they were young can be a great conversation starter.
While not all tech is worth the time it takes to learn, some innovations do not need to be looked at with such a cynical lens. It’s worth asking what phone functionality, gadgets and games might be helpful to you. There may even be a fun and accessible app for you both to enjoy after the Christmas pudding is finished.
Read on to get some ideas on topics you can ask your grandparents, older aunts and uncles about to get the conversation ball rolling.
Christmas is a time for cheer so its best to encourage some playfulness around the table. Try the classic – If you could invite one fictional person to Christmas dinner, who would it be?
The good thing about Christmas is that it comes once a year, meaning it’s easy to count back as to how many Christmases one has had. This gives a festive history to explore. Ask what the best Christmas gift they received as a child was? Which old traditions to they miss and what were not worth the trouble? What was the funniest moment among all of them?
There is plenty to complain about in the modern age, however, there has been plenty of progress to! Try probing to see what kind of things have changed for the better. Be it television, technology, music, or even something as small as central heating!
Not every topic needs to be a heavy one, especially after eating a heavy dinner. Below are some festive topics anybody can enjoy.
As we all know, not every topic will grease the wheels of easy conversation. It is a holiday in which goodwill is paramount. Below are some topics best avoided at the dinner table so that things remain civil over Christmas.
