Christmas Team Building Activities

Christmas Team Building Ideas

Planning a Christmas party for your staff can be a challenge for most companies, no matter the size of your team. But don't worry; we've got you covered with a collection of fantastic Christmas team building events, such as Chocolate Making and Christmas Cracker & Card Making, available nationwide.

All our Christmas team activities are designed to ensure everyone feels included and engaged, fostering laughter and team bonding. Our expert event planners will handle all the details, relieving you of the pressure and ensuring your Christmas party stands out from the usual sit-down affair.

Our Top 10 Christmas Team Building Activities

Here at Funktion Events, we have created a list of our best Christmas team building events.

Unusual Activities for a Work Christmas Party

This year, why not break the mould and ditch the usual sit-down meal for something more exciting and hands-on?  Our Christmas team building ideas, activities, and events are crafted to get everyone engaged, laughing, and connecting, all while soaking up the holiday spirit. Our expert team is here to offer tailored recommendations and creative ideas to make your Christmas office party one to remember for many years.

Take our festive Chocolate Making workshop, which is an inclusive team event. In it, all your staff will melt, dip, and decorate chocolate bars, which could be given out as presents if they haven't already eaten them. Or take our Christmas Stocking and Hat Workshop, where your staff will get crafty by customising stockings and Santa hats that can be taken home and hung up around the tree.

How to Choose the Best Team Building Christmas Party Ideas

Picking the suitable Christmas team building activities takes a bit of thought to ensure they fit your team’s interests, and company culture. Here are some steps to help you choose the perfect Christmas group activities:

1. Understand Your Team's Preferences

Start by understanding the preferences and interests of your staff. Send out a survey to gather input on the types of festive activities they would enjoy. Consider their diversity and ensure the Christmas team activities that you arrange can cater to different tastes and abilities.

2. Set Clear Objectives

Determine what you want to achieve through the Xmax team event. Whether improving communication, fostering collaboration, boosting morale or simply having fun, having clear goals in mind will help you create a brilliant Christmas party.

3. Consider Group Size

Keeping the size of your team in mind when choosing activities is fundamental. Some Christmas games and challenges work best with smaller groups, whereas others are more suited towards larger teams. Our event planners will be able to advice you.

4. Balance Fun and Learning

Striking a balance between fun and learning is paramount when booking team events. While arranging fun and enjoyable Christmas team activities for your colleagues is essential, incorporating elements involving problem-solving, communication, and teamwork can make your event more impactful without being boring.

5. Incorporate Festive Themes

Embracing the holiday spirit by choosing events with a Christmas or winter-themed twist is a great idea that will surely bring about lots of enthusiasm amongst your colleagues. It adds a special touch to the event and can be a brilliant way to get everyone excited for the upcoming break.

6. Inclusivity Matters

During the Christmas festivities, it is crucial to ensure that the chosen team building activities reflect the spirit of inclusivity and accessibility. Consider your team members' diverse backgrounds and physical abilities when selecting what to do. Opt for Christmas themed challenges that embrace the joyous season and avoid any activities that might make anyone feel uncomfortable or left out.

7. Timing and Duration

Be mindful of the duration and timing of the Xmas activities. Try to avoid scheduling activities that are too lengthy or may exhaust participants, mainly if it's a more extended Christmas party.

8. Mix and Match

Mix up the activities to keep everyone happy. Throw in some competitive games, team challenges, and creative stuff to keep the energy and fun going. Check out our Challenge 100, where teams work together to take on other teams

9. Feedback and Adaptation

After the party, seek feedback from your team to understand what worked well and what could be improved. Use this information to refine future Christmas team building activities.

Virtual Christmas Party Ideas

Our virtual Christmas party ideas are a fun way to bring your remote staff together to celebrate the annual Christmas party.  We have developed festive themed games and activities that can be played via MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meets and other conferencing platforms anywhere in the world. Our Virtual Race Night and Murder on the Slopes events are particularly popular, as they foster teamwork and communication while ensuring everyone has a great time.

Explore our Virtual Xmas Parties

5 Christmas Party Games

1. Ice-Breaker Christmas Trivia

Kick start the Christmas party with a festive themed ice-breaker trivia game. This game will encourage your team to share their festive knowledge, build communication skills and get everyone relaxed with each other.

2. Build-A-Snowman Relay

Unleash creativity with a Build-A-Snowman Relay, where teams assemble a snowman using various materials. This hands-on game promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and friendly competition. To make it more festive, add some Christmas songs in the background.

3. Santa's Sack Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an adventurous Christmas scavenger hunt as teams search for hidden items, like candy canes and pieces of wrapping paper in "Santa's Sack." This fun game encourages collaboration, time management, and quick thinking as teams race against the clock.

4. Gingerbread House Decorating Challenge

Get into the holiday spirit with a Gingerbread House Decorating Challenge. Teams put their artistic skills to the test, designing and decorating gingerbread masterpieces. This creative game emphasises collaboration and attention to detail.

5. Gift Wrap Relay Race

Add a festive twist to a traditional relay race by incorporating gift wrapping! Teams compete to wrap and decorate gifts quickly and beautifully. This game develops time management, coordination, and a healthy competitive spirit.

Looking for more? Take a look at our List of 50 exciting Christmas Party Game Ideas »

Christmas Party Team Building FAQs

What are Christmas Team Building Activities?

Instead of a traditional sit-down meal, Christmas team-building activities combine teamwork, communication, and problem solving with a fun Christmas party, helping to build up your positive company culture.

When Should You Start to Organise Christmas Team Building Activities?

The earlier, the better, but as a guide, we recommend starting to plan your Christmas party in September.

What Christmas team events are there for small groups?

These winter-themed activities are ideal for smaller teams: Christmas Cracker and Card Making, Christmas Stocking and Hat Workshop, and Glass Painting.

How do I book my Christmas Party with you?

We'll send you a quick digital agreement to sign, followed by an invoice for the 25% deposit (or 100% if within 6 weeks), which you can pay easily online, over the phone or by BACS.

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