![]() ![]() Whether you always have a gift exchange with your group chat or you’re doing it for the first time with some new coworkers, it’s important to find the balance of a lighthearted gift exchange that still celebrates the values of the season. Plus, they'll be a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the year. So why not give - and get - a few laughs while you're at it? If you're sick of the standard Secret Santa swap and want to switch it up a bit this year, there are plenty of funny gift exchange games to play with your friends in-person or even virtually. Whether you call it Dirty Santa, Yankee Swap or Rob Your Neighbor this popular holiday gift swapping game is the perfect way to help you and your team to get into the holiday (and giving) spirit.This season is all about giving. Here’s a great story you can use of Lefty the White Elephant. Another fun way to play is by doing a Left-Right story where participants sit in a circle with a gift and pass it left or right, when the story ends that’s the gift they keep. You can also choose not to let the first person steal another player’s gift at the end of the swap. Some common variations involve limiting the number of times a gift can be stolen or a person can be stolen from. There’s no wrong or right way to play, so feel free to make it your own. At the end the first person has an option of either keeping their gift, or stealing someone elses. If a player got their gift stolen they can either, choose a new gift or steal from someone else. ![]() When the next player goes they can either pick an unwrapped gift or steal the previous player’s gift. Once everyone is ready to begin have the first person select their gift from the pool and open it, making sure everyone can see the gift. Or the organizer can decide in advance the order everyone will take their turn. Have everyone draw names from a hat to determine what order they’ll be picking their gift in. Unwanted item that they’ve been gifted to throw into the pool. Want, this is a great way for your team to clean out their closetĪnd get in the holiday spirit! Have everyone bring in one We’ve all gotten a gift or two that we really didn’t need or Mug this theme is a great way to have your team’s personality Whether it’s a pin cushion doll or a passive aggressive coffee We all have that one gizmo that helps make cooking,īaking or grilling easier, let the team share theirs.įrom friendship bracelet to paint on canvas let your teams You can have no theme and let imaginations run wild or your can make it easy for participants by picking a theme, feel free to get as specific or as vague as you want. Just make sure everyone brings their gift wrapped, half the fun is guessing who bought what gift to the party. Whether it’s $5, $10 or $20 give participants a max budget of what to spend for this holiday exchange, this way no one person is stuck with a lump of coal while another is polishing their diamond. This gift exchange can be played by a lot of different rules, or none at all. The Basics of a White Elephant Gift ExchangeĪ White Elephant Gift Exchange is a popular holiday game that includes a healthy dose of competition to walk away with the best gift. Consider also having employees participate in a gift exchange, it’s a great way for team members to get in the holiday spirit and even share a few laughs over some gifts. You can invite everyone out for dinner, host a happy hour at a local bar or perhaps cater lunch one day. ![]() The holidays are here and its time to start thinking about how your business will celebrate this year (if you haven't already). ![]()
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