As someone who has been planning corporate events for over a decade, I can’t emphasize enough how crucial it is to create a fun and engaging atmosphere during work celebrations like Christmas parties. 

These festive gatherings provide the perfect opportunity for colleagues to let loose, bond, and create lasting memories. That’s why I’ve curated this comprehensive guide featuring 50 Christmas trivia games that are guaranteed to bring out the holiday spirit and promote team bonding. 

Drawing from my extensive expertise in organizing successful corporate events, I’ve carefully selected a diverse range of games catering to various group sizes, skill levels, and preferences. 

50 Christmas Trivia Games for Work Party Celebrations at the Office

So, grab your Santa hats and peppermint candy, gather your colleagues, and get ready to put your Christmas know-how to the test!

Let’s Get This Trivia Party Started!

1. Christmas Movie Quotes:

Ah, the classic Christmas movie quotes game – a surefire way to test your colleagues’ knowledge of beloved holiday flicks! 

Imagine the scene: you gather your team around, maybe with some festive treats and beverages to set the mood. Then, you dramatically read out iconic lines like “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” or “

The thing about trains… it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.” See who can correctly identify the movies first – it’s a fun way to spark nostalgia and friendly competition. Bonus points if someone delivers the quote with the perfect accent or mannerism!

2. Guess the Carol:

There’s nothing quite like the warm, familiar melodies of Christmas carols to get you in the holiday spirit. For this game, you’ll want to curate a playlist of popular tunes, both classic and contemporary. Then, gather your teams or participants and let the guessing begin! 

Play just a short snippet of each carol and see who can name that tune first. It’s a great way to test your colleagues’ musical knowledge and memory skills. Plus, it’s an excuse to belt out a few lines of “Jingle Bells” or “Silent Night” together – just try not to start a full-on caroling session in the middle of the office!

3. Christmas Trivia Bingo:

Who doesn’t love a good game of bingo, especially when it’s infused with some festive flair? For this twist on the classic, create custom bingo cards filled with Christmas trivia questions instead of the usual numbers and letters. 

You can include queries about holiday traditions, pop culture references, or even company-specific trivia for an extra personal touch. As you call out the questions and provide the answers, players can mark off the corresponding squares on their cards. The first few to score a straight line or coverall win fun prizes – just be prepared for some friendly trash-talking and celebratory dances!

4. Christmas Charades:

‘Tis the season for some good old-fashioned miming and acting out! Christmas charades is a classic party game that’s sure to get your team laughing and bonding. 

Divide into teams, and take turns acting out festive words or phrases related to the holidays, like “stuffing a stocking” or “decking the halls.” The key is to get creative with your gestures and expressions, without using any words or sounds. It’s a hilarious test of your colleagues’ improvisational skills and ability to think on their feet – just be prepared for some outrageous performances!

5. Christmas Jeopardy:

Come on down for a rousing round of Christmas Jeopardy! Split your guests into teams and let the trivia showdown commence. 

Create a jeopardy-style board with categories like “Holiday Traditions,” “Christmas Carols,” and “Festive Foods” – feel free to get as specific or silly as you’d like. Teams can take turns selecting categories and point values, with the goal being to answer the most questions correctly. 

6. Christmas Emoji Pictionary:

In this modern twist on the classic Pictionary game, you’ll be using emojis instead of drawings to convey Christmas-related words or phrases. 

Divide your colleagues into teams, and take turns trying to decipher the festive clues using only the power of tiny pictorial icons. It’s a hilarious challenge that requires some serious creative thinking and emoji knowledge. 

Just imagine trying to depict “hanging up stockings” or “building a gingerbread house” using only a few choice emojis – it’s bound to result in some hilarious guesses and inside jokes!

7. Naughty or Nice List:

It’s time to put your moral compass to the test with this festive game of “Naughty or Nice List.” You’ll read out various scenarios or actions, some wholesome and others a bit more mischievous. 

Teams will then have to decide whether each one belongs on the naughty or nice list. For example, “Leaving out cookies and milk for Santa” would definitely earn a spot on the nice list, while “Peeking at your presents early” might land you on the naughty side. It’s a hilarious way to spark some friendly debates and see how your colleagues’ values align – just be prepared for some heated arguments over what truly constitutes “naughty” behavior!

8. Christmas Scavenger Hunt:  

There’s no better way to get your team into the holiday spirit than with a festive scavenger hunt! Before the party, create a list of Christmas-themed items or clues that teams will have to track down within the office or party venue. 

You can include things like finding a sprig of mistletoe, locating a specific ornament on the tree, or deciphering a holiday-themed riddle. Split your colleagues into teams and let the hunt begin! It’s a great way to encourage teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a little bit of friendly competition. Just be sure to have some fun prizes on hand for the winners!

9. Christmas Movie Trivia:

‘Tis the season for testing your colleagues’ knowledge of beloved Christmas movies! For this trivia game, come prepared with a range of questions covering plot points, iconic scenes, and memorable characters from holiday film classics. 

You can go for fan-favorite flicks like “Elf,” “Home Alone,” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” or shake things up with some more obscure or unconventional picks. Divide into teams and see who can correctly answer the most queries – it’s a great way to spark some friendly debates over the most quotable lines or heartwarming moments.

10. Guess the Christmas Song:

Get ready to put your musical knowledge to the test with this festive twist on the classic “Name That Tune” game! Curate a playlist of popular Christmas songs, both classic and contemporary, and play short audio clips for your colleagues. 

Teams or individuals will then have to correctly identify the song title and artist. You can make things extra challenging by including more obscure picks or instrumental versions. It’s a fun way to get everyone singing along and reminiscing about their favorite holiday tunes – just be prepared for some passionate debates over the correct answers!

11. Christmas Traditions Around the World: 

Ask questions about unique Christmas traditions and customs from different countries and cultures.

12. Christmas Anagrams: 

Provide teams with anagrams of Christmas-related words or phrases, and have them unscramble the letters to reveal the correct terms.

13. Christmas Crossword Puzzle: 

Create a festive crossword puzzle with Christmas-themed clues and have teams or individuals work together to solve it.

14. Christmas Trivia Wheel: 

Spin a wheel with various Christmas trivia categories, and ask teams or individuals questions from the chosen category.

15. Christmas Kahoot!: 

Create an interactive, multiplayer Christmas trivia game using the Kahoot! platform, which can be played on smartphones or laptops.

16. Christmas Word Scramble: 

Provide teams with scrambled words related to Christmas, and have them unscramble the letters to reveal the correct words.

17. Christmas Pictionary: 

Draw Christmas-themed words or phrases, and have your teammates guess what you’re depicting.

18. Christmas Name That Tune: 

Play short snippets of popular Christmas songs and have teams or individuals identify the tunes.

19. Christmas Movie Scene Reenactment: 

Assign teams to reenact iconic scenes from beloved Christmas movies, and have the rest of the guests guess the movies.

20. Christmas True or False: 

Read out statements about Christmas traditions, facts, or history, and have teams or individuals determine if they’re true or false.

21. Christmas Rhyming Game: 

Provide teams with a Christmas-related word, and challenge them to come up with as many rhyming words as possible within a time limit.

22. Christmas Riddles: 

Present teams or individuals with festive riddles, and have them solve the puzzles to reveal the answers.

23. Christmas Trivia Relay: 

Split your guests into teams and have them take turns answering Christmas trivia questions in a relay format.

24. Christmas Pun-derland: 

Challenge teams or individuals to create the funniest Christmas-themed puns or wordplays.

25. Christmas Timeline: 

Test your guests’ knowledge by presenting events or milestones related to Christmas history and having them arrange them in chronological order.

People Also Read : 50 Plus Fun Christmas Ice Breaker Questions For Work

26. Christmas Song Lyrics Challenge: 

Play short snippets of popular Christmas song lyrics and have teams or individuals identify the song titles and artists.

27. Christmas Trivia Pyramid: 

Present teams with categories related to Christmas, and have them work their way up a pyramid by answering progressively more challenging questions.

28. Christmas Trivia Scattergories: 

Provide teams with Christmas-themed categories and letter prompts, and have them come up with words or phrases that fit both criteria.

29. Christmas Taboo: 

Have teams or individuals describe Christmas-related words or phrases without using a set of taboo words, while their teammates try to guess the correct terms.

30. Christmas Trivia Speed Round: 

Challenge teams or individuals to answer as many Christmas trivia questions as possible within a short time frame.

31. Christmas Emoji Pictionary: 

Use emojis to represent Christmas-related words or phrases, and have teams guess what you’re depicting.

32. Christmas Trivia Countdown: 

Start with a higher-value question and work your way down, with teams or individuals earning points based on the difficulty level of the questions they answer correctly.

33. Christmas Trivia Pyramid: 

Present teams with a pyramid of Christmas-related categories, and have them work their way up by answering progressively more challenging questions.

34. Christmas Trivia Feud: 

Host a festive version of the classic game show “Family Feud”, with teams trying to guess the most popular responses to Christmas-themed survey questions.

35. Christmas Trivia Dice Game: 

Roll dice to determine the category and difficulty level of Christmas trivia questions, with teams or individuals earning points for correct answers.

36. Christmas Trivia Matchup: 

Split your guests into teams and have them compete against each other in a head-to-head Christmas trivia showdown.

37. Christmas Trivia Hot Potato: 

Pass around a festive item or object while music plays, and when it stops, the person holding the item must answer a Christmas trivia question.

38. Christmas Trivia Scavenger Hunt: 

Create a list of Christmas-themed clues or riddles, and have teams or individuals search for the answers or items hidden around the party venue.

39. Christmas Trivia Charades: 

Act out Christmas-related words or phrases using only gestures, and have your teammates guess what you’re depicting.

40. Christmas Trivia Obstacle Course: 

Combine physical challenges with Christmas trivia questions, creating an obstacle course where teams or individuals must navigate and answer correctly to progress.

41. Christmas Trivia Pictionary: 

Draw Christmas-related words or phrases, and have your teammates guess what you’re depicting.

42. Christmas Trivia Taboo: 

Describe Christmas-related words or phrases without using a set of taboo words, while your teammates try to guess the correct terms.

43. Christmas Trivia Scattergories: 

Provide teams with Christmas-themed categories and letter prompts, and have them come up with words or phrases that fit both criteria.

44. Christmas Trivia Relay Race: 

Split your guests into teams and have them take turns answering Christmas trivia questions in a relay format, with the first team to complete the course declared the winner.

45. Christmas Trivia Balloon Pop: 

Hide Christmas trivia questions or clues inside balloons, and have teams or individuals pop them and answer the questions correctly to earn points.

46. Christmas Trivia Bingo: 

Create custom bingo cards with Christmas trivia questions, and award prizes to the first few winners.

47. Christmas Trivia Wheel of Fortune: 

Spin a wheel with various Christmas-related categories and have teams or individuals solve word puzzles based on the chosen category.

48. Christmas Trivia Jeopardy!: 

Host a Christmas-themed version of the classic game show “Jeopardy!”, with teams or individuals answering trivia questions in different categories and earning points for correct responses.

49. Christmas Trivia Scramble: 

Provide teams with scrambled Christmas-related words or phrases, and have them unscramble the letters to reveal the correct terms.

50. Christmas Trivia Guessing Game: 

Read out clues or descriptions related to Christmas trivia, and have teams or individuals guess the correct answers.

51. Christmas Cracker Conundrum 

Materials: 

None

How to Play: 

Get the party popping with Christmas cracker trivia! Ask questions about cracker jokes, historical origins (e.g., when were they invented?), or even the little paper hats inside (e.g., how many ridges does a classic paper hat typically have?). This is a great opportunity for teams to think creatively and share their knowledge of this festive tradition.

Best for: Small Teams, Creative Teams

52. Santa’s Sleigh Ride Scavenger Hunt 

Materials: 

Paper with Christmas trivia clues written on them, prizes for the winning team

How to Play: 

Send your team on a festive fact-finding mission! Hide clues around the party area related to Christmas trivia (inventions like Christmas lights, traditions like leaving milk and cookies for Santa, famous reindeer). The first team to complete the scavenger hunt with all the correct answers wins a prize! This is a great way to get people moving and interacting during the party.

Best for: Large Teams, Active Teams

53. Christmas Carol Charade Challenge

Materials: 

Paper with Christmas carols written on them, hat

How to Play: 

Divide your team into reindeer and elves. The elves write down the names of classic Christmas carols on slips of paper and put them in a hat. The reindeer take turns picking a carol title, acting it out without speaking. The elves must guess the carol correctly. Bonus points for dramatic flair and creative charades! This is a fun and active game that encourages teamwork and creativity.

Best for: Medium Teams, Creative Teams

54.  Gift Wrap Relay Race

Materials: 

Boxes, wrapping paper, tape, scissors, jingle bells (optional)

How to Play: 

Unleash your inner elf and race against the clock (and other teams) to perfectly wrap a present. Don’t forget the jingle bells on the lead elf’s shoes for added holiday spirit! This is a classic party game with a festive twist, perfect for large groups and getting everyone in the holiday mood.

Best for: Large Teams, Active Teams

55. World’s Christmas Customs

Materials: 

None

How to Play: 

Test your team’s knowledge of global Christmas traditions. From fruitcake in Germany to KFC in Japan, there’s a world of festive customs to discover! Ask questions about traditional foods, decorations, or celebrations in different countries. This is a great game for smaller teams who enjoy learning new things and expanding their holiday horizons.

Best for: Small Teams, Teams Who Love Learning

56. The Ornament Odyssey

Materials: 

Jar, various Christmas ornaments (plastic for safety!), paper with answer written down

How to Play: 

Fill a jar with an assortment of Christmas ornaments. Teams take turns guessing the total number. The closest guess wins a festive prize! This is a simple game that’s easy to set up and perfect for smaller teams looking for a lighthearted challenge.

Best for: Small Teams

57. Who Am I? Christmas Edition

Materials: 

Sticky notes, pens

How to Play: 

Stick the name of a famous Christmas character (Grinch, Rudolph, Frosty) on each team member’s back. Through yes or no questions only, they must guess their character identity. Laughter guaranteed! This is a fun icebreaker game that gets people talking and interacting in a lighthearted way.

Best for: Small Teams

58. Movie Magic Mischief

Materials: 

Video player, clips from popular Christmas movies (with sound off)

How to Play: 

Play short clips from popular Christmas movies (with the sound off!). Teams race to identify the film and any iconic scenes. Bonus points for movie trivia buffs who can name the director or year of release! This is a great game for movie lovers and puts their Christmas movie knowledge to the test.

Best for: 

Medium Teams, Movie Buff Teams

59. Jingle Bell Jeopardy

Materials: 

Jeopardy board (can be handmade on a whiteboard or chart paper), markers, answer sheets (one per team), prizes for the winning team

How to Play: 

Create a festive Jeopardy board with Christmas-themed categories like “Carols,” “Movies,” or “Traditions.” Fill in the categories with trivia questions of varying difficulty levels and point values. Teams compete to answer trivia questions and rack up points. The team with the most points at the end wins the game. This is a classic game show format with a Christmas twist, perfect for large groups and keeping everyone engaged.

Best for: 

Large Teams

60.  The Reindeer Round Up 

Materials:

None

How to Play: 

Challenge your team to name all of Santa’s reindeer (and maybe even a bonus question about the one with the shiny nose!). This is a quick and easy game that tests everyone’s Christmas knowledge and can be played with teams of any size.

Best for: All Teams

61. Deck the Halls with History

Materials: 

None

How to Play: 

Test your team’s knowledge of Christmas history! Ask questions about the origins of Christmas trees, Santa Claus, or popular carols. This is a great game for trivia buffs who enjoy learning interesting facts about the holiday season.

Best for: Teams Who Love Learning

62. Name That Christmas Tune

Materials: 

Music player, playlist of Christmas songs (with lyrics scrambled)

How to Play: 

Play the first few seconds of classic Christmas songs with the lyrics scrambled. Teams race to unscramble the lyrics and identify the song title. This is a fun and challenging game that tests your team’s knowledge of Christmas music and their ability to think quickly.

Best for: All Teams

Conclusion: Christmas Trivia Games for Work Party Celebrations at the Office

There you have it! 50 festive trivia questions to ignite the holiday spirit at your next office party. Remember, it’s not about winning or losing, but about having a blast and creating lasting memories with your colleagues. So, grab your Santa hat, crank up the Christmas tunes, and get ready for a trivia showdown for the ages!

May your office party be filled with laughter, friendly competition, and of course, a generous helping of holiday cheer! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

FAQs About Christmas Trivia Games for Work Party Celebrations at the Office

Q: How many people can play this Christmas trivia game?

This trivia game can be enjoyed by any size group! For larger parties, divide into teams and keep track of points. For smaller groups, you can play individually or collaboratively.

Q: Can I modify these trivia questions for my office party?

Absolutely! This list is a springboard for your creativity. Feel free to modify the questions to fit your company culture or add your own personal touches. Here are some ideas:

• Industry-Specific Trivia: For an extra layer of fun, incorporate trivia questions related to your specific industry. For example, if you work in marketing, you could ask questions about famous holiday ad campaigns.
• Office Inside Jokes: Sprinkle in a few questions based on funny office moments or inside jokes. This will add a personal touch and make the game even more enjoyable for your colleagues.
• Difficulty Levels: If you have a mix of Christmas knowledge levels, consider assigning difficulty points to each question. This way, everyone can participate and contribute!

Q: What are some additional tips for hosting a successful Christmas trivia night?

Here are some bonus tips to make your Christmas trivia night truly unforgettable:

• Set the Mood: Decorate the party space with festive lights, tinsel, and maybe even a miniature Christmas tree. Play some classic Christmas carols in the background to create a merry atmosphere.
• Prepare Prizes: Even small prizes like candy canes, gift certificates, or festive decorations can add a fun element of competition.
• Have Fun! The most important thing is to relax, have fun, and enjoy the company of your colleagues. Don’t get too hung up on winning or losing – the goal is to create some holiday cheer and lasting memories.

By following these tips and using this list of trivia questions as inspiration, you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic Christmas trivia night at your office party. So, put on your thinking caps, gather your team spirit, and get ready for a truly merry and bright celebration!