"Christmas is a time to celebrate with friends and family, and it’s also the perfect opportunity to look back on the year and celebrate with your coworkers."
Embrace the holiday season with the best company party ideas
Throughout the ups and downs of the working year, Christmas is a chance to celebrate your successes and look ahead to building on them in the new year. Embrace the holiday spirit with your coworkers and explore 12 of the best holiday party ideas for work!
Why celebrate Christmas and the holiday season with your team?
Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate with your coworkers, reflect on the year’s achievements, and recharge together before January arrives. Whether your team is remote, hybrid, or in the office, the right holiday activity can boost morale and bring people closer together.
To inspire your 2025 planning, here are 12 of our favorite holiday and Christmas party ideas for the workplace.
1. Virtual Christmas Trivia Challenge
A quick-fire, high-energy challenge that gets everyone laughing and working together. Teams test their seasonal knowledge with trivia and puzzles, guided by a Remote Host to keep the energy high. Great for hybrid teams on Zoom or Teams.
2. Holiday Treasure Hunt (Outdoor)
Head outdoors for a GPS-powered holiday challenge around your city. Teams solve trivia, complete photo and video tasks, and can even add bar stops along the way. It’s competitive, creative, and a brilliant way to celebrate in person.
3. Gingerbread House Decorating
A relaxed, hands-on craft that feels instantly festive in the US. Provide gingerbread kits or set up decorating stations with candy and frosting. Award fun prizes like Most Creative or Best Holiday Spirit - participants take their creations home.
4. Holiday Movie Night
From Elf to Home Alone (and A Christmas Story if you want a classic), a holiday movie screening is an easy win. Add popcorn, hot cocoa, and optional ugly sweaters for maximum effect.
5. Cocktail (or Mocktail) Making
Swap the usual happy hour for a mixology class. Learn seasonal drinks like peppermint martinis, cranberry spritzers, or spiced cider, with non-alcoholic versions so everyone can join in.
6. Holiday Potluck Lunch
A team meal doesn’t have to mean a big restaurant bill. Invite everyone to bring a favorite dish or treat to share. Potlucks are a beloved US workplace tradition; budget-friendly, personal, and a great way to connect.
7. Holiday Slack or Teams Channel
Simple but effective: create a dedicated holiday channel for GIFs, playlists, party photos, and tips. A light-hearted way to share the season across Slack or Microsoft Teams.
8. Holiday Wall of Fun
In-office teams can set up a wall for holiday photos, tips, or funny moments. Hybrid? Run a shared digital board instead. It’s a chance to showcase personality and celebrate together.
9. Collaborative Holiday Playlist
Ask everyone to add three tracks and build a team playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Play it in the office or at the party - it’s an easy icebreaker and conversation starter.
10. Guess the Holiday Movie (Virtual Edition)
Share short clips or trailers and challenge coworkers to guess the movie. Add prizes for fastest answers or funniest guesses to keep it lively.
11. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
A high-energy option for remote or hybrid teams. Find items around your home or office, complete creative photo challenges, and rack up points for your team. Runs easily on laptops and phones, no extra kit needed.
12. Virtual Holiday Escape Room
A 45-minute puzzle-packed adventure. Work through riddles and brainteasers to return Santa’s list before time runs out. Affordable, flexible, and simple to set up, no equipment rentals required.
Whatever you choose, holiday team activities are about more than just fun. They help teams bond, reduce stress, and finish the year on a high. With flexible options that work in person, virtually, or as a hybrid, you can make your 2025 celebration inclusive, engaging, and stress-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we decide between virtual and in-person activities?
Think about your team setup. If you’re remote or hybrid, virtual activities are simple to run on your team’s own devices. If you’re all together, in-person events like a treasure hunt or bar crawl add extra buzz.
Can we organize something last minute?
Yes, many of our activities can be delivered with just 24 hours’ notice, making them ideal as a backup if other plans fall through.
What makes Wildgoose activities different?
Because we own our technology, there are no license fees or iPad rental costs. That makes our events more affordable and simpler to set up than many alternatives.
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