Sleigh Rides, Chestnuts, and More: Play This Christmas Carol Edition of “Never Have I Ever”

It’s that magical time of year when we belt out Christmas carols without a second thought - letting the lyrics flow straight from our lips, almost as if our brains are set to autopilot. But have you ever paused to consider the words you’re singing? Do you know what they really mean, or are you just happily crooning along to traditions that feel more like folklore than reality? Let’s face it, most of us haven’t gone “riding in a one-horse open sleigh” or roasted chestnuts over an open fire, so maybe it’s time to revisit those classic carol lyrics with fresh eyes—and a fun twist. Welcome to a holiday-themed round of “Never Have I Ever,” where we take a closer look at the curious, nostalgic, and downright strange activities immortalized in our favorite Christmas songs. Ready to play? Let’s see who’s been caroling with a little extra curiosity this season!

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Most Christmas songs were written a long ago, so maybe back then it was not uncommon to go ‘riding in a one-horse sleigh’ or to roast some chestnuts on an open fire. I don’t see much of that stuff happening these days though. So, we thought it would be fun to play a little “Never Have I Ever” using some traditional Christmas songs.

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You’re familiar with “Never Have I Ever” right? Usually played in a group of friends, one person will make the statement “Never have I ever…” followed by some strange, embarrassing, or perhaps illegal activity. If you’ve never done that activity, you raise your hand. If you don’t raise your hand, then all of your friends now know that you made out with your cousin (that’s just a made-up example, not something I ever actually did). There are some great Christmas-y examples below.