4 tips & activities for Christmas with your team

December comes with two things: winter and Christmas. For many, this is one of the nicest seasons of the year. A time to enjoy warm drinks, see Christmas lights, show gratitude in the form of presents, and get together with friends and family. Many who live abroad or in different cities travel to see their loved ones and share nice times.

Similarly, it's an ideal occasion to acknowledge and appreciate our team and colleagues for the shared challenges, efforts, and memories woven throughout the year. Spending approximately 2,080 hours annually together, we often form profound connections worth cheering and celebrating!

For Christmas, we shared four tips and activities on our LinkedIn page in the form of a weekly advent calendar, which we’ve gathered in this blog post. —So this Christmas, give back to your team!

First Advent week

Tip 1: Have some Christmas fun.

Encourage teams to kick off the holiday spirit by hosting activities at the beginning of December. Pick a lighthearted one to bring a touch of fun and creativity to the workplace and bond with your team!

Activity 1: Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt:

Have teams showcase their ugly sweaters in a virtual or in-person fashion show during a team meeting. It's a great icebreaker and sets a festive tone for the season. who has the ugliest one?

Second Advent week

Tip 2: Host a retro session:

Christmas comes with the end of the year, and with that a lot of achievements and challenges that take with us. How about picking them up together to reflect on the ups and downs?

Activity 2: Retro Xmas Tree

Bring the team together around a virtual or physical image of a Christmas tree to fill it up with all the things you want to reflect on! Let each team member bring their ideas to wrap up the year together. A trip through memory lane!

Third Advent week

Tip 3: Enjoy Beyond Office Hours

The Christmas season is full of nice themed activities to do, which give a great opportunity for teams to bond in a relaxed setting, surrounded by festive lights and holiday decorations. Why not take advantage of the special occasion?

Activity 3: Visit a Christmas Market

Suggest visiting a local Christmas market or Christmas fair after work hours. Take the team for a fun and bonding walk, while enjoying some hot beverages and delicious treats. Don’t forget your winter gloves and hats, it's gonna get cold!

Fourth Advent week

Tip 4: Have a Game night

How about getting the team together one last time this year for a spontaneous game night? Propose one before going on the Christmas break and have some fun at the office.

Activity 4: Christmas Bingo

Create customized bingo cards with holiday-themed items, memories, or even team-specific inside jokes. Share some laughs, and celebrate the season. Start by thanking your team for their hard work. What about including a Christmas dinner at the end?

Merry Christmas! 💛