A family played head, shoulder, knees, and toes before racing to grab a cup in this lively Christmas game.

Footage shows the two rows of players following the host's instructions to point to their body parts in Cavite, the Philippines on December 14.

When she signalled to go, the relatives tried to beat each other into taking the container in front of them.

The team that took the most cups first was the winner.

Bella Sajorda, one of the relatives playing, said: 'We all had fun with the game. Everyone could play it, even the elderly and the little ones.'

Christmas is deeply rooted in Filipino culture, primarily due to its strong Catholic influence introduced by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. It quickly became the dominant religion in the country.