Games are always welcome gifts. We found two we loved. What? is designed to encourage silliness. Questions like "What should you not send the president as a gift?" leave the door open to written responses like "A Hillary Clinton campaign button" or "Thinking for Dummies." Each player takes a turn being the questioner and they pick their favourite. Everyone has to guess who wrote that reply. The fun depends on the creativity of the players, but it doesn't take long before people start to get goofy. $34.99.

The second game is the 10th anniversary edition of Canadian Trivia. A great gift for families as it bones the kids up on geography and history as well as being entertaining. $39.99. Available at retailers across Canada or call 877-592-7374 to find one near you.