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Holiday parties are the perfect chance to celebrate the years successes, strengthen team bonds and share some laughs. Beyond food and music, interactive games bring people together and create memories that last long after the decorations come down.

Here's a short list of some fun, easy-to-run holiday games that you can incorporate into your holiday party!

🎄Decorate the co-Worker

How to play:

Divide into teams (or even tables if there are multiple tables for dinner).

Each team selects one member to be the "tree".

Play "Rock Around the Christmas Tree". While the song plays, teammates decorate their "tree" with ornaments, garland and bows.

When the music stops, judges vote on the best decorated tree.

Items Needed: Ornaments, garland, bows, tape

Tip: Encourage creativity. Bonus points for lights or a star topper!

👕Ugly Sweater Competition

Option A: Guests arrive wearing their favorite ugly holiday sweater.

Option B (DIY Version):

Provide plain sweaters or oversized t-shirts.

Supply markers, glue and craft items.

Teams have 5-15 minutes (depending on your time limits) to design their own "ugly" sweaters.

Host a fashion show and let the audience vote.

Items needed: Sweaters/t-shirts, craft supplies.

Tip: Offer prizes for categories like "Most Creative", "Funniest" or "Most Festive".

🎁Gift Wrap Race

How to play:

Set up a wrapping station with boxes of different shapes.

Round 1: Wrap a simple square box.

Round 2: Wrap a cylinder or odd shaped item.

Round 3: Wrap a stuffed toy or irregular object

Judges score on speed and neatness

Items needed: Boxes/items, wrapping paper, tape, scissors

Tip: Add a time limit (2-3 minutes per round) to keep the energy high

🦌Reindeer Games

How to play:

One teammate wears pantyhose on their head.

Other teammates blow up balloons and stuff them into pantyhose legs..

First team to fill both legs so they stand upright and make "antlers" wins.

Items Needed: Pantyhose, balloons.

Tip: Use festive-coloured balloons (red, green, gold) for extra cheer!

🎀The Human Gift

How to play:

Teams select one member to be the "gift".

Provide wrapping paper, tape and bows.

Teams have either five minutes or the length of a song to wrap their teammate as creatively as possible.

Judges vote on neatness, creativity and holiday spirit.

Items needed: Wrapping paper, tape, scissors, bows.

Tips: Encourage teams to add gift tags or ribbons for fair.

❄️Snowball Toss

How to play:

Divide into teams.

Place tape markers on the floor a few feet apart.

Teammates form line behind one tape marker, while another teammate (the tosser) stands at the other marker.

One teammate tosses large marshmallows while the other tries to catch them in their mouth.

Once the teammate catches the marshmallow, they leave the line.

First team to finish wins.

Items needed: Large marshmallows, tape.

Tip: Keep a bowl handy for dropped marshmallows to avoid a mess.

Variation: Divide the teams into two and have each half stand at the markers and alternate who the "tosser" is as marshmallows are caught.

🌲Oh, Christmas Tree

How to play:

Give each participant a piece of green construction paper.

They must rip the paper into the shape of a Christmas tree (behind their back)

Without looking, they decorate their tree with stickers.

Display all trees and vote for the best!

Items needed: Green construction paper, stickers

Tip: Hang the finished trees on a wall for a festive display!

⏱Holiday "Minute-To-Win-It"

How to play: Chose from quick challenges such as:

Toss marshmallows through a wreath into a basket.

Stack cups with one hand.

Open a wrapped gift while wearing ski mitts.

Hang ornaments on a string without using hands.

Items needed: Cups, wreath, ornaments, gloves, baskets.

Tip: Rotate challenges so everyone gets a chance to play.

🔍Holiday Scavenger Hunt

How to play:

Create a list of holiday-themed items (such as candy canes, ornaments, Santa hats).

Teams race to collect all items.

First team to return with everything wins.

Items needed: Scavenger list, festive items.

Tip: Hide items around the venue for added fun!

🎤Holiday Feud

Prepare holiday-themed survey questions (such as "Name a popular Christmas carol").

Teams take turns guessing the most common answer.

Points are awarded based on popularity.

Highest score wins.

Items needed: Poll questions, score sheet, buzzer for added excitement.

Tip: Use categories like "Holiday Movies", "Winter Activities", or "Favorite Treats".

✨Final Thoughts

These games are easy to set up, require minimal supplies, and guarantee laughter and team bonding. Whether your group is competitive, creative, or just looking for fun, these activities will make your corporate holiday celebration truly unforgettable.

Let's take your party to the next level!