{"id":16180,"date":"2023-12-05T03:32:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T09:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=16180"},"modified":"2023-12-05T03:32:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T09:32:42","slug":"holiday-team-building-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/holiday-team-building-activities","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Team-Building Activities: 12 Festive and Fun Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While the holidays are closely linked to time spent with friends and family, setting aside some festive holiday time for coworkers is a great way to connect and build deeper bonds. It lets you get outside of the work environment and into a relaxed setting of <\/span>holiday cheer<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sure, you could just send out <\/span>business Christmas cards<\/a><\/strong> and <\/span>Hanukkah cards<\/a><\/strong> to colleagues, but it\u2019s much more fun to get everyone together before going your separate ways for the holidays. With that in mind, check out these <\/span>holiday team-building activities<\/span> to kick off a season of joy.\u00a0<\/span>
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Deck the Halls with These 12 <\/b>Holiday Team-Building Activities<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Whether you\u2019re looking to plan out the whole day \u2014 like \u201cElf\u201d with snow angels, ice skating, and Toll House cookie dough \u2014 or a short activity to take a break from the <\/span>Christmas<\/span> rush, these <\/span>holiday team-building activities<\/span> will bring you closer together. From <\/span>scavenger hunts<\/span> to <\/span>gift exchanges<\/span>, here\u2019s how to have fun with your <\/span>team members<\/span> this <\/span>holiday season<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Hit an Ice Skating Rink<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Design: Lucrecia Caporale<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2018Tis the season to be freezing so hit the ice with the team! If you all work in the same city, visit a local ice arena to play a quick ice hockey game or learn a few simple moves. Make it more challenging by hosting a skating contest or having teams show up in coordinated garb.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to pack the <\/span>hot chocolate<\/span> and prepare the team for the fun event with an invite like this<\/span> Cheerful Ice Skate Invitation<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Host a <\/b>Holiday-Themed<\/b> Scavenger Hunt<\/b><\/h3>\n

Scavenger hunts<\/span> are always a big hit so why not give this idea a holiday spin? They give the team the opportunity to get outside, exercise their creative minds, and enjoy some friendly competition. This <\/span>fun team-building event<\/span> can be held <\/span>in person<\/span> or virtually with an app like<\/span> Scavify<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose festive items \u2014 like a tree taller than 15 feet, a jolly <\/span>Santa<\/span>, a gorgeous menorah, or a glittering reindeer \u2014 for the team to find. Ask them to take pictures of each item along the way or jot down answers to <\/span>trivia<\/span> clues they come across. Hand out prizes to the team that finishes the fastest or the team that takes the most creative photos.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Get Silly with an <\/b>Ugly Sweater<\/b> Party<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n

You can\u2019t talk about <\/span>holiday party ideas<\/span> without mentioning <\/span>ugly sweaters<\/span>. Let your hair down and have fun with an <\/span>in-person<\/span> or <\/span>virtual holiday party<\/span> where the team dons their ugliest holiday garb. Invite the team to join in on the spirited fun with this<\/span> Ugly Sweater invitation<\/a><\/strong> that you can customize with your event\u2019s info.<\/span><\/p>\n

Go all out and hand out prizes for the <\/span>best Christmas<\/span> outfit, the ugliest sweater, or the most creative DIY sweater. Order a trophy the winner can display on their desk or offer gift cards for quick and easy prizes. Want more? Check out our list of <\/span>ugly sweater party ideas<\/a><\/strong> for a truly hilarious time.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Get Frightfully Festive with a <\/b>Murder Mystery<\/b> Dinner<\/b><\/h3>\n

While <\/span>murder mysteries<\/span> are a <\/span>Halloween<\/span> staple, these days there are countless <\/span>holiday-themed<\/span> options that are perfect for team-building at <\/span>Christmas time<\/span>. Invite the team to get together <\/span>in person<\/span> or virtually for a dinner party where everyone works together to figure out whodunnit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Build <\/b>Gingerbread Houses<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n

Celebrate the season with one of our favorite <\/span>holiday traditions<\/span>: <\/span>gingerbread house<\/span> competitions. Give each employee the same <\/span>gingerbread house<\/span> kit and invite them to your holiday team-building activity with the<\/span> Gingerbread Cottage invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Order extras like <\/span>candy canes<\/span>, peppermint candies, and gumdrops so the team can make their <\/span>gingerbread house<\/span> unique. Give everyone half an hour to put together their best creations. Then, have the team judge the sugary creations to pick their favorites. Hand out holiday prizes for the most creative, the most festive, the most atrocious (why not!) and the prettiest designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Play <\/b>Holiday Trivia<\/b><\/h3>\n

Host a <\/span>friendly competition<\/span> and play holiday-inspired <\/span>trivia<\/span> with the team. For an extra special<\/span> remote team-building party<\/a><\/strong>,<\/span> send out small <\/span>hot chocolate<\/span> gift baskets or cocktail mixers before the event. Have everyone open their gift and whip up their drinks as you mix and mingle before the <\/span>trivia<\/span> game starts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose <\/span>holiday-themed<\/span> trivia questions<\/span> like these for your <\/span>in-person<\/span> or <\/span>virtual game<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n