10 Fun and Festive Christmas Games to Spark Joy in Your Office

Before we start, I have a message from our beloved Santa!

Santa Claus

Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas, my dear friends!

It’s that magical time of year again when joy fills the office air, and good cheer spreads across every corner like the twinkling lights on a Christmas tree! I’ve been busy at the North Pole making sure all the gifts are wrapped and ready for delivery, and I must say, I’m so excited to share the holiday spirit with all of you today!

Remember, Christmas isn’t just about presents - it’s about sharing kindness, laughter, and taking a moment to appreciate the time we’ve spent together. So, as you gather around your desks and unwrap those holiday treats, don’t forget to give a little something extra - a smile, a helping hand, or even a cheerful word - to a colleague who might need it most.

As for me, I’ll be delivering more than just gifts tonight - I’ll be spreading the joy of Christmas, one sleigh ride at a time! And while I’m at it, I want to thank each of you for your hard work and dedication this year. You’ve all been on my nice list, and I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished as a team!

Before I finish my holiday rounds, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Let’s keep the holiday spirit alive by spreading cheer and showing gratitude to one another. After all, the best gift is the joy we share as a team!

Now, I must dash - there’s still so much to do! Ho, ho, ho!

So, Let's jump onto our blog, shall we?

The holiday season is a time to spread joy, cheer, and friendly competition in your office. Christmas games are the perfect way to engage employees, boost morale, and create a festive atmosphere. From creative challenges to team-building activities, these games can bring the office together and help everyone celebrate in a fun, light-hearted way.

If you want to add excitement to your office Christmas celebrations, we've compiled a list of the top 10 Christmas games that will get your team into the holiday spirit. Whether planning a big office party or a small holiday gathering, these games will help make the season merry and bright.

Table of Contents

1. Christmas Charades
2. Secret Santa Gift Exchange
3. Christmas Trivia
4. Pin the Nose on the Reindeer
5. Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
6. Holiday Scavenger Hunt
7. Christmas Bingo
8. Christmas Pictionary
9. Guess the Christmas Song
10. Christmas Office Decorations Contest

1. Christmas Charades

A classic party game, Christmas Charades is a great way to get everyone laughing and involved. In this game, players act out Christmas-related words or phrases without speaking while the rest of the team tries to guess what they're acting out. Some ideas include “decorating the Christmas tree,” “wrapping presents,” or “dressing up as Santa Claus.” This game requires no extra materials, making it simple and quick to set up, yet it’s sure to create lasting memories and bring great joy to your office celebration.

2. Secret Santa Gift Exchange

The Secret Santa gift exchange is a holiday tradition for many offices. Employees are randomly assigned a colleague to buy a small, thoughtful gift with a set budget. To add a twist, consider setting up a theme for the Secret Santa gifts, such as Christmas decorations or gift ideas. After everyone has exchanged their gifts, it’s time to reveal who their Secret Santa was! This game encourages giving and adds an element of surprise to the holiday season.

3. Christmas Trivia

Test your coworkers' knowledge of Christmas with a fun trivia game. Prepare questions based on Christmas movies, songs, history, and traditions. For example, you can ask questions like, “Which Christmas movie features a character named Buddy who was raised at the North Pole?” or “What popular Christmas song was first recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942?” Divide your office into teams, and the team with the most correct answers wins a festive prize. Christmas trivia is not only entertaining, but it’s also a great way to learn new facts about the holiday.

4. Pin the Nose on the Reindeer

A holiday twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” this game is sure to bring laughs. Blindfold participants and have them try to pin a red nose (a sticker or paper cutout) onto a large picture of a reindeer. This game can be easily customized using a Christmas tree drawing instead of the Reindeer or any other festive image. It's a perfect game for all ages and can be a fun activity during a Christmas office party or lunch break.

5. Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

Turn the office into a winter wonderland with a Christmas tree decorating contest. Whether you use a real, fake, or tabletop tree, challenge employees to decorate their trees with creative Christmas decorations. To make the competition more interesting, set a theme such as “traditional Christmas,” “modern Xmas tree,” or “winter wonderland.” Offer a small prize for the best-decorated tree, and take a few photos to remember the fun!

6. Holiday Scavenger Hunt

A holiday scavenger hunt is a great way to get people moving and working together as a team. Create a list of Christmas-themed items or decorations that employees need to find around the office. You can include things like “find a Nutcracker,” “spot a Christmas Star,” or “snap a photo with the Christmas tree.” Employees can work in teams or individually to locate the items. The team or individual who finds everything first wins a prize. This game is a fantastic way to incorporate Christmas office decorations and get everyone involved in the holiday spirit.

7. Christmas Bingo

Christmas Bingo is a festive twist on the traditional Bingo game. Create Bingo cards with Christmas-related images like Christmas trees, presents, Reindeer, Santa Claus, and other holiday items. Players mark the images off on their cards as you call out the images. The first person to complete a line or a full card shouts “Bingo!” and wins a holiday-themed prize. This game is perfect for a large office party or virtual holiday gathering.

8. Christmas Pictionary

Pictionary is always a hit at office parties, and Christmas Pictionary takes it up a notch with a festive twist. Write down various Christmas-themed words or phrases like “Santa’s sleigh,” “snowman,” or “Christmas Carol,” and have players draw the pictures on a whiteboard or large sheet of paper while their teammates guess. The team with the most correct guesses wins. This game is great for sparking creativity and encouraging team collaboration.

9. Guess the Christmas Song

Do you have a team full of music lovers? This game is perfect for you! Play short snippets of popular Christmas songs and have employees guess the title. You can even add extra fun by playing the songs with the lyrics scrambled or a humorous twist, like singing the lyrics with a silly voice. Employees who guess the songs correctly earn points, and the person with the most points at the end of the game wins a prize.

10. Christmas Office Decorations Contest

Want to see who has the best holiday decorating skills in your office? Hold a Christmas Office Decorations Contest! Encourage employees to decorate their desks with Christmas decorations, gift ideas, or Christmas tree decorations. You can create categories such as “most creative,” “most festive,” or “best use of Christmas lights.” The winning team or individual gets a fun holiday prize. This game boosts the holiday spirit and transforms your office into a cheerful, festive space.

Conclusion

Christmas is a time for celebration, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with some fun office games? Whether you’re organizing a small gathering or a big office party, these Christmas games will surely bring your team joy and strengthen the holiday bond. From Christmas charades to holiday scavenger hunts and decorating contests, there’s something for every team to enjoy. So, prepare to make your office celebrations unforgettable with these top 10 Christmas games, and bring some festive cheer to your workplace this holiday season!

You can also read our other blog, Simple Christmas Decorations Tips