How do you make a gender reveal special?
There’s something extra magical about Christmas time – the twinkling lights, sparkling ornaments, and cozy gatherings that capture the joy of the season.
It’s the perfect backdrop to the exciting news of your baby in a way that feels straight out of a holiday movie.
Surrounded by festive colors and beautiful Christmas decorations, you can create a memorable moment that your close friends and family members will never forget.
Whether you’re planning a cozy indoor celebration or a snow-filled outdoor surprise, these Christmas gender reveal ideas offer a festive way to announce the gender of your baby and make this the Christmas one you’ll cherish forever.
Create an unforgettable celebration with the simple announcements found below or design a truly unique gender reveal with one of the movie-inspired ideas.
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What are some Christmas-themed gender reveal ideas?
Gift and Unwrapping Gender Reveal Ideas
1. Gift Box Surprise
Wrap a box with festive wrapping paper. Inside, place pink or blue items (a onesie, a hat, balloons). Have Mom and Dad open the gift to reveal the gender.
Depending on the size of your box, you could add more baby items to get the expectant parents started.
2. Stocking Surprise
Hang two stockings, one labeled “boy” and one labeled “girl” or a blue and a pink stocking. Fill the correct color with baby items and confetti, and stuff the other one with paper, so that while they are hanging, no one can tell the difference.
Alternatively, get a gender-neutral “Baby’s First Christmas” stocking and fill it with baby clothes and toys in pink or blue for a cozy surprise by the fire.
3. Santa Hat Reveal
Fill a Santa hat with blue or pink confetti hidden under a layer of Christmas confetti. Hand Mom the hat when it is time for the big moment, then have her lift it above her head and turn it over to reveal the gender.
4. Gift Bag Surprise
Fill a gift bag with gender-neutral baby items on top of pink or blue tissue paper for a fun gender reveal that helps start the baby’s wardrobe and nursery.
5. Advent Calendar Reveal
Fill this Advent calendar with gender-neutral baby items (pacifiers, onesies, socks, small bottles). Wrap a blue or pink item and place it in box 24 for the big reveal.
The calendar can be used year after year as the little one grows.
Tree and Ornament Gender Reveal Ideas
6. Ornament Reveal
Purchase fillable ornaments to create this big reveal moment. Pour white paint inside the ornaments and shake them so the insides are covered. (Pour out any excess paint.) Select one ornament and fill it with pink or blue glitter.
Put up a small Christmas tree to hang your special ornaments. Have Mom and Dad take turns removing ornaments from the tree and dumping them to reveal the baby’s gender. Write the baby’s name and date on the reveal ornament for a special keepsake.
7. Snow Globe Reveal
Create your own snow globe that reveals pink or blue glitter when shaken. Add very little colored glitter and a lot of white or silver glitter to hide the surprise. Consider gluing the colored glitter to the cap of the snow globe, so it only shows when the globe is shaken.
8. Christmas Lights Reveal
Set up a small Christmas tree and decorate it with a strand of pink or blue lights.
Pass out white Christmas balls and snowflake ornaments for guests to take turns decorating. Once all the ornaments are placed, have Mom and Dad plug in the tree for a beautiful Christmas gender reveal.
This is the perfect way to help Mom and Dad decorate their own tree before Christmas.
9. Pinecone Reveal
Cover pinecones with pink or blue glitter and have Mom and Dad search through a stack of pinecones to find the colorful surprise.
You could also turn this into a scavenger hunt for your guests, hiding pinecones around your yard or event space, with the winner finding the special pinecone.
10. Snowflake Reveal
Toss pink or blue snowflake confetti in the air for a magical winter effect. Decorate your party space with this colorful snowflake garland, perfect for celebrating your exciting news in a fun way this winter season.
Sweet Treat Gender Reveal Ideas
11. Gingerbread Cookie Reveal
Decorate boy and girl gingerbread cookies to pass out to all of your guests.
When it is time for the big reveal, give Mom and Dad a covered plate with a boy or girl gingerbread cookie to share the big news in a tasty way.
12. Candy Cane Reveal
Wrap red candy canes (for a girl) or blue candy canes in tissue paper. Pass them out to all your guests and have them open them for the big reveal.
13. Hot Cocoa Reveal
Set up a hot cocoa bar for guests to create their own perfect drink. Wrap up these pink or blue marshmallows and pass them out after everyone has made their cup of hot chocolate.
You may have to cut the marshmallows in half to fit in a cup of hot chocolate. You could also include some white miniature marshmallows along with the reveal ones.
14. Festive Cupcake Reveal
Bake Christmas cupcakes with pink or blue colored frosting inside. Guests take a bite of their Christmas treat for the big surprise.
15. Cookie Decorating Reveal
Bake thin tree-shaped cookies. Spread blue or pink icing on the top of one cookie (not to the edges). Place a second cookie on top to make a tree sandwich cookie surprise. Have guests decorate the cookies before biting in to reveal the surprise.
16. Gingerbread House Surprise
Hide colored icing or candies inside a gingerbread house. Have Mom and Dad remove the house’s roof to reveal the new addition to their family.
Alternatively, use this toddler gingerbread house so the parents can simply open the door. Then gift the gingerbread house to the new baby.
Outdoor and Activity Gender Reveal Ideas
17. Snowball Reveal
Pack snowballs with pink or blue powder or confetti. Have the expectant parents throw them for the big reveal.
18. Sleigh Ride Reveal
Fill this sleigh with pink or blue ornaments or baby items. Cover the items with a cloth to look like Santa’s sack. Have Mom and Dad pull back the cloth to reveal the colorful items.
19. Snow Spray Reveal
Use canned snow and pink or blue smoke bombs for a fun reveal. Have Dad spray the canned snow in the air, then have Mom release the colored smoke bomb to create festive winter vibes.
20. Caroling Reveal
Select a song and print out the lyrics for everyone to sing along. Reveal the baby’s gender at the end of the song.
Choose “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and on the last line shoot off confetti cannons in pink or blue.
Or select “Silent Night” just as it starts to get dark. Light candles and get a snow machine to create a beautiful winter wonderland. Then have a friend or family member set off smoke bombs in the preferred color so it mixes with the snow.
Decor and Keepsake Gender Reveal Ideas
21. Wreath Reveal
Hide pink or blue confetti in a Christmas wreath, then pull a ribbon to reveal it, or have Mom and Dad search the wreath for the hidden pieces.
Use the wreath as decoration until the big reveal.
22. Elf Shoe Reveal
Fill elf shoes with pink or blue confetti or candies. Have Mom and Dad dump them out for a sweet reveal.
23. Candle Reveal
For an intimate gender reveal, use a candle that burns blue or pink when lit. Redecorate the label to match your Christmas-themed gender reveal.
For a small event, set a candle at each table and let your guests light their own candles for a special reveal.
Create a Christmas-themed wrap for the candle to match the vibe of your party.
24. Holiday Balloon Arch
Decorate your event space with an impressive Christmas balloon arch. Fill two of the balloons with pink or blue confetti for Mom and Dad to pop.
25. Nutcracker Reveal
Hide a pink or blue ribbon inside the mouth of a nutcracker. Open the nutcracker and pull out the ribbon to reveal the gender.
Movie-Inspired Gender Reveal Ideas
26. The Polar Express
Hand out golden tickets to all of your guests. When it is time for the big moment, have them scratch off their tickets for the special reveal.
Decorate your space with Polar Express decor and hand out bells as party favors. Set up this ticket window to hand out the tickets as your guests arrive.
27. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
In honor of the Grinch’s heart growing three sizes, decorate your space with Grinch heart decor.
Make the centerpiece this cute Grinch plush and have Mom and Dad set off heart-shaped confetti cannons in pink or blue.
Send your guests home with these Grinchy heart-shaped tree ornaments.
28. Elf
Bring the joy of Buddy the Elf to your festivities. Decorate your space in bright, bold Christmas colors.
Set up a treat table with candy canes and a hot chocolate bar (Buddy’s favorites).
End your event with an explosion of colorful confetti or a balloon drop that would make Buddy feel right at home.
29. A Christmas Carol
Host “A Christmas Carol”-inspired event by setting up three wrapped boxes. Label one Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Future.
Have Mom and Dad open the Christmas Past box and pull out their wedding picture or another special photo of the couple.
The Christmas Present box will have a sonogram picture or maternity photo.
The Christmas Future box will be full of colorful balloons to announce the baby’s gender.
30. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Bring a little Halloween fun to your Christmas celebration.
Use Jack’s song “What’s This?” as inspiration. Decorate your entryway in black and white to guide guests to a festive Christmas wonderland.
Have the song playing in the background as you open a Christmas-wrapped box filled with pink or blue items.
FAQs for Planning a Gender Reveal
What is the difference between a gender reveal party and a baby shower?
A gender reveal party is a simple get-together where an expecting couple announces the gender of their baby. This happens earlier in the pregnancy, and the couple’s friends and family are invited to celebrate.
A baby shower typically happens a month or so before the baby is born, where guests “shower” the mom-to-be with all the baby essentials. Typically, only women are invited, but co-ed showers are becoming more popular.
Gifts are not expected at a gender reveal party. However, the point of a baby shower is to gift mom items that she needs to prepare for the baby’s arrival.
Who throws you a gender reveal party?
A gender reveal party is typically given by the expectant parents to announce the gender of their baby. That doesn’t mean others can’t help.
Sometimes, a special person is appointed as the keeper of the gender to prepare the reveal, if the parents don’t wish to know ahead of time. Plus, it’s always nice if friends or family want to help throw a party, especially when you’re pregnant.
When should you throw a gender reveal?
The mom-to-be usually goes for an anatomy scan between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. This ultrasound shows the baby’s growth, and most often, the sex can be determined.
You will have to wait until after this scan to have the party, so sometime in the second trimester is the perfect time for the gender reveal. Usually during the third trimester, Mom will be having her baby shower, so you don’t want the two parties too close together.
How long should a gender reveal last?
The whole point of a gender reveal is to announce the gender of the baby, so it doesn’t need to last that long: 1-2 hours at the most.
You can choose to play some games and have some snacks, but the grand finale is the big reveal.
Do the parents already know in a gender reveal party?
This is totally up to the parents. I couldn’t wait to find out what I was having, and I liked that we were the first to know. Some people might not want to be surprised in front of a bunch of people, especially if they are hoping for one or the other.
It’s still a special moment to share with family and friends, even if the parents already know.
Should you have food at a gender reveal party?
Since a gender reveal is just a quick get-together, you may be inclined not to serve food.
However, light snacks and drinks and a few games give people something to do as they mingle with each other and wait for your big surprise.
You can incorporate the food right into your reveal if you want to make it much easier.
Don’t think you have to go all out with a meal. As long as your party is not at lunchtime or dinnertime, people shouldn’t be expecting a full meal.
Do you give a gift at a baby gender reveal party?
Parents can always use help when it comes to preparing for a baby, so gifts are nice. But they are not required.
If you want to give a gift, steer away from anything gender-related (since you won’t know until you get there). Diapers and wipes are always a great gift for new parents. Even a gift card is a nice gesture, so they can stock up on things they need. But again, it’s not required.
Conclusion
There you have it: the best Christmas gender reveal ideas for this holiday season. This magical time of year is the perfect way to announce your little one’s arrival. Whether you choose a cozy indoor setup or a sparkling outdoor celebration, your festive reveal will fill hearts with joy and excitement. And don’t forget to share those magical memories on social media so friends and family can celebrate with you.
Are you planning one of the above Christmas-inspired ideas for your gender reveal? Let us know in the comments.
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