*Musical parcels — This is an old favourite and is enjoyed by children of all ages [although not, to my knowledge, in the USA - Ed.]. A small gift, perhaps a bar of chocolate or a packet of sweets or nuts, is wrapped in several layers of paper Each layer should be secured with an elastic band or sticky tape. The players sit in a circle and one of them holds the parcel. When the music begins the parcel is passed around the circle. Each time the music is stopped, the person left holding the parcel removes one layer of wrapping. The music is then restarted and the parcel passed around again. When only two players remain in the game they should sit back to back and pass the parcel around the side. The game continues until someone removes the last layer of wrapping and so wins the prize. (source)