Christmas Trivia is a fun way to test everyone’s knowledge about the holiday season.
Prepare a list of questions about Christmas traditions, movies, and songs. For example, ask, “What color is Rudolph’s nose?” or “What’s the name of the Grinch’s dog?” Divide the group into teams and let them take turns answering.
You can give points for each correct answer. The team with the most points at the end wins.
This game is perfect for learning something new while having lots of laughs.
Christmas Charades
Act out holiday-related words or phrases without speaking.
Christmas Bingo is a festive twist on the classic game.
Create bingo cards filled with holiday symbols like candy canes, snowflakes, and Santa hats. You can use online templates or make your own.
Call out the items randomly, and players mark them off their cards. The first person to complete a row, column, or diagonal yells “Bingo!” and wins a prize.
It’s a simple and fun game that everyone can enjoy, even if they’ve never played before.
Guess the Ornament Count is a simple yet exciting game.
Fill a clear jar with small Christmas ornaments, candies, or other festive items. Make sure to count them as you fill the jar!
Place the jar where everyone can see it and let coworkers write down their guesses. The person whose guess is closest to the actual number wins a small prize.
This game is easy to set up and adds a bit of suspense to the party. It’s perfect for creating some friendly competition.
Two Truths and a Christmas Lie
Share two truths and one false statement related to holiday traditions, and let others guess the lie.
Two Truths and a Christmas Lie is a hilarious game that gets everyone talking.
Each person takes a turn sharing three statements about themselves. Two of them must be true, and one should be a lie, but all should relate to Christmas traditions or memories.
For example: “I once dressed up as Santa, I hate candy canes, I’ve never decorated a tree.” Others must guess which one is the lie.
It’s a fun way to learn surprising things about your coworkers.
The Wrapping Relay Race is a fast-paced and energetic game.
Split coworkers into teams and give each group unwrapped boxes, wrapping paper, tape, and scissors. Set up a station for each team.
One person at a time runs to the station and wraps a gift as quickly and neatly as possible, then tags the next teammate. The first team to finish wrapping all their gifts wins.
This game is great for building energy and laughter while showing off wrapping skills—or lack thereof!
Ugly Sweater Contest
Encourage everyone to wear an ugly sweater, and vote for the most outrageous one.
Elf on the Shelf Hunt is an exciting scavenger-style game.
Hide small “Elf on the Shelf” dolls or figurines around the office before the party. Give coworkers or teams a list of clues to help them find the hidden elves.
Set a time limit, and whoever finds the most elves wins a prize. You can make it trickier by placing some elves in unexpected spots.
This game brings out everyone’s competitive side while getting them to explore the office.
Holiday Tabletop Bowling
Use mini candy canes as pins and a small ornament as a bowling ball.
Christmas Carol Karaoke is a musical game that gets everyone singing.
Set up a karaoke machine or use a speaker and a microphone to play popular holiday songs. Participants can sing solo, in pairs, or as groups.
Choose classics like “Jingle Bells” or modern hits like “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
You can make it a competition by scoring performances or just let it be a fun, casual activity. This game fills the party with festive music and laughter.
Snowball Toss
Throw “snowballs” (cotton balls or wadded paper) into buckets for points.
Snowball Toss is a fun and simple game that’s perfect for all ages.
Use cotton balls or wadded-up paper as “snowballs” and set up buckets or baskets at different distances.
Assign points to each bucket based on how far it is. Players take turns tossing the snowballs into the buckets, trying to score as many points as possible.
You can even add challenges, like tossing with one hand or standing on one leg.
This game is easy to set up and guarantees lots of laughs.
Creative and Artsy Games
Creative and artsy games let everyone show their talents.
Activities like ornament-making or cookie decorating are perfect for this. You don’t have to be a great artist to enjoy them.
These games are about having fun and being creative. They also leave you with beautiful decorations or tasty treats.
Whether you make snowflakes or design cards, it’s a relaxing and festive way to celebrate.
Holiday Origami
Fold the colored paper into festive shapes like stars or Christmas trees.
The DIY Ornament Contest lets everyone get crafty and create unique Christmas decorations.
Provide a variety of materials like glue, glitter, paint, ribbons, and plain ornaments. Each person or team designs their own ornament within a set time.
Once the ornaments are finished, display them and have everyone vote on categories like “Most Festive” or “Funniest Design.”
Give out small prizes for the winners. This activity encourages creativity and leaves you with beautiful decorations for the office or tree.
Christmas Scene Photo Booth
Set up a photo area with props and let teams take creative snapshots.
The Christmas Coloring Competition is a relaxing and fun activity for all skill levels.
Provide Christmas-themed coloring sheets with designs like Santa, reindeer, or festive ornaments.
Supply markers, crayons, or colored pencils for decorating. Give participants a set time to finish their artwork.
Once done, display the creations and let everyone vote on categories like “Most Colorful,” “Most Creative,” or “Funniest Design.” Award small prizes to the winners.
This activity is perfect for unwinding while showcasing creativity and holiday spirit.
Christmas Card Design is a fun and creative activity for the office.
Provide blank cards, markers, glitter, stickers, and other craft supplies. Participants can design their own holiday cards with festive greetings or messages for coworkers.
You can add a theme, like “Most Festive Card” or “Funniest Message.” Once the cards are finished, display them or use them to decorate the office.
You can even vote on the best designs and give prizes. This activity spreads cheer and lets everyone showcase their artistic talents.
DIY Snowflake Making
See who can create the most intricate paper snowflake.
DIY Snowflake Making is a simple and enjoyable game for all skill levels.
Provide paper, scissors, and templates for cutting intricate snowflake designs. Participants fold the paper and cut out shapes to create their snowflakes.
Challenge everyone to make the most creative, detailed, or largest snowflake. Once done, display the snowflakes around the office to create a winter wonderland.
You can even have categories for voting, like “Most Intricate” or “Funniest Snowflake.” It’s a great way to add festive decor while having fun.
The Festive Photo Scavenger Hunt is an interactive and energetic team game.
Create a list of holiday-themed photo challenges, like “Pose with a Christmas tree,” “Take a picture with a Santa hat,” or “Find and photograph something red and green.”
Divide coworkers into teams and give them a time limit to complete as many tasks as possible.
Teams use their phones to snap photos. Award points for creativity or completion, and give prizes to the winning team.
This game promotes teamwork and is perfect for creating lasting memories.
Just for Fun
Sometimes you just need games that are easy and silly.
Fun activities like freeze dance or snowball toss are simple but so entertaining. They get everyone moving and laughing.
These games don’t take much effort but create a lot of joy. They’re perfect for breaking up the day and adding some energy to your party.
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Swap silly or inexpensive gifts in a fun exchange game.
The White Elephant Gift Exchange is a classic holiday game full of surprises and laughs.
Each person brings a wrapped, inexpensive, or silly gift to the party.
Gifts are placed in a central pile, and participants take turns picking a gift or stealing one that’s already been opened.
The goal is to end up with the most fun or outrageous gift. Set rules, like a limit on how many times a gift can be stolen, to keep it fair.
This game adds excitement and brings out everyone’s playful side.
Christmas Stocking Guess
Fill stockings with mystery items and guess what’s inside.
Christmas Stocking Guess is a simple yet entertaining guessing game.
Fill stockings with mystery items like candy canes, small toys, or ornaments. Participants take turns feeling the stocking without looking and guessing what’s inside.
Write down the guesses and reveal the answers at the end. You can award points for correct guesses and give a small prize to the winner.
This game combines curiosity and holiday cheer, making it a perfect addition to your office party.
Holiday Emoji Quiz
Guess Christmas songs or movies using only emojis as clues.
The Holiday Emoji Quiz is a fun and brain-teasing activity. Create a list of Christmas songs or movies represented only by emojis.
For example, 🎅🎄🔔 might represent Santa Claus Is Coming to Town. Hand out the emoji clues and let individuals or teams guess the answers.
Set a time limit to make it exciting. The team or person with the most correct answers wins.
This game is easy to prepare, fun to play and gets everyone thinking creatively while enjoying the holiday spirit.
Christmas Jokes Contest
Share the funniest holiday jokes and vote for the best.
Stack cups decorated as snowmen to form a “bowling pin” tower. Use a soft ball, like a foam or lightweight rubber ball, as the bowling ball.
Players take turns rolling the ball to knock over as many snowmen as possible. Keep score for each player or team, and award a prize to the top scorer.
This game is simple but loads of fun, especially for getting people moving and laughing during the party.
Christmas Limbo puts a holiday spin on the classic limbo game.
Use tinsel, garland, or a string of lights as the limbo stick. Play festive music as participants take turns bending backward to go under the stick without touching it.
Lower the stick after each round to increase the challenge. The last person standing wins.
This game is perfect for adding energy and laughs to your celebration, especially when paired with cheerful holiday tunes.
Festive Freeze Dance
Dance to holiday tunes and freeze when the music stops.
Festive Freeze Dance is a lively and entertaining game for all ages.
Play holiday songs like “Jingle Bell Rock” or “Feliz Navidad” while everyone dances around.
When the music stops, everyone must freeze in place. If someone moves, they’re out of the round.
Keep playing until there’s one person left standing, and they’re the winner.
This game is easy to organize, gets everyone active, and is sure to fill the room with laughter and holiday spirit.
Candy Cane Pick-Up
Use a candy cane to hook and collect others from a pile.
Candy Cane Pick-Up is a simple yet fun game that tests your coordination.
Start with a pile of candy canes in the center of a table. Players use one candy cane held like a hook to pick up as many others as possible within a set time.
You can only use one hand and no other tools!
Count the number of candy canes each player collects and the one with the most wins.
This game is quick to set up and always brings laughter.
Reindeer Run
Balance “antlers” (e.g., a ring or ornament) while walking through an obstacle course.
Reindeer Run is an active and entertaining obstacle course challenge.
Participants balance an “antler” (a ring, ornament, or other object) on their heads while navigating through obstacles like cones, chairs, or wrapped boxes.
The goal is to finish the course without dropping the antler. You can time each runner or create a relay race with teams.
This game is hilarious to watch and perfect for adding some movement and energy to your holiday party.
Office Holiday Roast
Share light-hearted (and kind!) “roasts” about coworkers, focusing on funny holiday habits.
The Office Holiday Roast is a lighthearted and humorous activity.
Coworkers take turns sharing funny and kind “roasts” about each other, focusing on quirky holiday habits or past office celebrations.
For example, “John’s desk is so decorated it looks like Santa’s workshop exploded!” Keep the tone positive and make sure everyone feels included. You can even have someone act as the “host” to keep the jokes flowing.
This activity is a great way to laugh together and build camaraderie in a festive atmosphere.
