Re: christmas gift exchange game involving poems

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: Quick question.....is it better to have guests open the gift before any swapping? Or does everyone open it at the end of the game? Thanks! : : : A Fun White Elephant : : Gift Exchange Poem : : 1. Lucky you, you're # 1 : : You get to start all the fun. : : So grab a gift and grab it quick. : : Cause you're the one who gets first pick. : : : : 2. Number 2 you're on the way. : : It's time for you to have your say. : : Get your gift and when you're done, : : Swap it off with number 1. : : : : 3. Number 3 its plain to see. : : It's your turn to pick which gift `twill be. : : And when your choosing job is through, : : Swap with 1 and then with 2. : : : : 4. Number 4 must use your head. : : So grab a gift that has some red. : : If it doesn't suit you to a `T', : : You may swap with 2 or 3. : : : : 5. Jump to it 5, don't drag your feet. : : Take your gift back to your seat. : : Wonder of wonders, it's yours for a spell. : : But what comes next, you can never tell. : : : : 6. Number 6 it's your time to go. : : Grab a gift and don't be slow. : : Now put on a smile so they won't be sore, : : Cause you must swap with #4. : : : : 7. Is a lucky number it seems, : : You choose a gift that has some green. : : Poke it, and shake it until you get back. : : Now trade with someone wearing black. : : : : 8. Number 8 its up to you. : : To get a gift that has some blue. : : Now go quietly to your place. : : Or trade with someone with a smiling face. : : : : 9. Nine, we haven't forgotten you. : : So choose your gift and don't be blue. : : Consider well and when all is said. : : Trade with someone wearing red. : : : : 10. Number 10 come to the front. : : For yours you shouldn't have to hunt. : : Now hurry back and look alive. : : For you get to swap with #5. : : : : 11. Your turn 11 is finally here. : : Pick a gift and hold it near. : : Back at your seat look both ways. : : If your choice was right then it may stay. : : : : 12. Number 12 jump to it sir/girl. : : Make your choice, and with a whirl : : Glance around to see who's where. : : Swap with whomever's got the darkest hair. : : : : 13. Well, now, what do you know. : : It's finally 13's turn to go. : : There you go, you're doing fine. : : Now swap with 3 or 6 or 9. : : : : 14. Number 14 it's your turn to shine. : : So find a gift and don't you pine. : : Somewhere you really have a friend. : : You get to trade with number 10. : : : : 15. Number 15 how do you do? : : There should be a fit up there for you. : : So pick one out without delay. : : Now trade with someone wearing gray. : : : : 16. Number 16 your patience is great. : : Go get a gift and don't be late. : : When your return, spin around. : : And switch with someone wearing brown. : : : : 17. 17 your choice is here. : : Find a box and hold it near. : : When you return and look behind. : : Swap with 11 if you don't mind. : : : : 18. Number 18 boogie to the tree. : : Choose the largest gift you see. : : Admire it well, then turn with a wink. : : And swap with someone wearing pink. : : : : 19. Now #19, do as you're told. : : Find a gift which has some gold. : : When you've chosen we must be fair, : : Trade with whoever has the blondest hair. : : : : 20. Number 20 how patiently you've waited. : : Go get a gift before it's outdated. : : Shake it a bit and look around the floor. : : Swap it with someone who's five feet four. : : : : 21. 21 it's time for fun. : : For swapping time has just begun. : : After trading with 4 and 9. : : Swap with two even numbers--That's fine. : : : : 22. 22 it's time to make your way. : : Get a gift that's pretty and gay. : : Now get ready to use your bean. : : You must swap with 8 and 14. : : : : 23. 23 your turn has come. : : Choose your gift with a lithe hum. : : Look it over and when you're through. : : You may swap with a number having 2. : : : : 24. Number 24 have you been bored? : : Well, we'd like to show you you're adored. : : So choose a box, see what you get. : : Now you may trade with a brunette. : : : : 25. Let's go 25, look alive. : : Pick a gift of any size. : : Show the gang that you're O.K. : : And swap with anyone you say. : : : : 26. It's time for 26 to mix. : : Get a gift if just for kicks. : : For you're to trade, if you have the knack. : : With anyone whose shoes aren't black. : : : : 27. Number 27 how lucky you are. : : You've seen all the gifts chosen so far. : : If a pretty box catches your eye. : : Grab it, make a trade, and don't be shy. : : : : 28. Hop up 28, don't drag your feet. : : Study your gift as you reach your seat. : : Now grin a bit and smile some more. : : Trade with 22, then 24. : : : : 29. Number 29 you must wake up. : : Run up there as spry as a pup. : : Make your choice, isn't this keen? : : But you must swap with 17. : : : : 30. Number 30 your wait was long. : : But when we're through you'll sing a song. : : Just look them over from small to large. : : See a favorite? Then forward charge! : : : : 31. Number 31, how about that? : : On your chair so long you've sat. : : But get a gift, it's not too late. : : And trade with 30, 20, and 8. : : : : 32. O.K. 32, jump up quick, : : And snatch your prize. : : Then trade with the person : : With the bluest eyes. : : : : 33. Well 33 it's here at last. : : You may break your giftless fast. : : Gaze around at all the lasses. : : Trade with someone wearing glasses. : : : : 34. 34, can there be more? : : This poetry may be a bore. : : Find your gift and look around. : : Swap with the youngest member found. : : : : 35. 35, it is really true? : : That 34's rhymes now are through. : : Well, choose your gift, now you see. : : You trade with two numbers having 3. : : : : 36. 36 your waits been endless. : : But now you know that you're not friendless. : : Look around and "case the scene". : : Then swap with someone wearing green. : : : : 37. 37 the end is near. : : But have a gift, and never fear. : : Now let's shake up the early ones, like 7. : : Trade with odd numbers through 11. : : : : 38. 38, it's your choosing time. : : Please make it better than this rhyme. : : When you have it, look around. : : And trade with those from out of town. : : : : 39. 39, go to the tree. : : Choose the smallest gift you see. : : If you wish to make a trade. : : Find the largest that was made. : : : : 40. 39's turn is finally past. : : It's number 40's turn at last. : : Find your gift and make a date, : : To swap with #38. : : : : 41. 41 are you still awake? : : Go get a gift for heaven's sake. : : Pick it up nice and quick. : : Then trade with numbers having six. : : : : 42. Guess whose turn has come up now. : : 42, please take a bow. : : Choose your gift, isn't it keen. : : Now trade with 15 and 19. : : : : 43. Oh my goodness, it's getting late. : : 43, let's see your fate. : : Go get yours, sakes alive. : : You have to trade with 25. : : : : 44. On we go to 44. : : There must be at least one more. : : Take your pick, are you in heaven? : : Alas, you'll swap with 27. : : : : 45. 45, it's time for you. : : Guess what it is you have to do. : : Trade with 28, then 29. : : Now you can say, "This one is mine!" : : : : 46. Skip on over 46. : : Time for you to stir and mix. : : Make your choice and then connive, : : To swap with #35. : : : : 47. 47, we're now to you. : : There's a gift for you there, too. : : Isn't this a lot of fun? : : Now trade with 40, then 41. : : : : 48. 48, there's not much left. : : Still we won't leave you bereft. : : Maybe you'll choose an old, rare wine. : : Would you like to swap with 39? : : : : 49. 49, are your eyes still open? : : Are you sitting there just hopin'? : : Trot on up, what's your fate? : : Then trade with number 48. : : : : 50. We'll wrap this up with #50. : : We bet what's left is really nifty. : : However, one last swap is due. : : With the gal who's sitting left of you.

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