Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s already kicked off for the retail sector. Now is a good time to start thinking about exciting Christmas party ideas.
Most of us left with the responsibility of coming up with work Christmas party ideas feel a lot of pressure to come up with something that will be enjoyed by everyone.
To make your Christmas party successful, you should start preparations as early as possible. If you think it’s too early to start the planning process, just look at the aforementioned retail sector. They start planning in July.
On a serious note, though, the earlier you start, the better.
There will be a lot of competition for the best venues, catering companies, entertainment acts, and so on. Your Christmas party won’t be the only one, but let’s make it the best one.
In this article, we’ll go over the following ideas:
- White Christmas party
- Amazing race party
- Stand-up comedy
- Christmas charades
- Stocking guessing game
- Christmas movie marathon party
- Santa’s workshop Christmas party
How to choose the best Christmas party ideas
Choosing the best Christmas party ideas doesn’t have to be complicated. The first thing will be to think about the number of guests you expect and their age groups. Knowing your target audience will help you come up with party ideas that are relevant and inclusive.
If there will be children present, look for kid’s Christmas party ideas to make your event family-friendly. If your party is for workmates or your employees, you’ll need to zero in on exciting corporate Christmas party ideas.
We’ve pulled together these seven amazing Christmas event ideas to help you organise an unforgettable and magical event.
1. White Christmas party
White Christmas party is an excellent choice if you are looking for office Christmas party ideas. Invite your guests to don some white-coloured attire to match the theme.

This theme will also make up for things if Christmas itself doesn’t turn out to be white. There’s only one rule you have to stick to: Don’t spill red wine.
Tip: Learn more about how to organise a white Christmas party in this guide.
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2. Amazing race party
Amazing race party is based on a reality game show that involves participants racing against each other in an alternative scavenger hunt.
The participating teams compete to gather clues at specific stops (commonly referred to as pit stops) before they can proceed to the next part of the race.
Tip: Read our guide on how to organise a scavenger hunt for tips on organising your own.
3. Stand-up comedy
Need ideas for community Christmas events that will bring unending fun and laughter? Why not consider inviting stand-up comedians to make inappropriate jokes?
Whether your Christmas party brings together work colleagues or friends and family, a stand-up comedy show can be the way to go. Also, if you’ve brought together people who don’t know each other for a Christmas party, stand-up comedy offers a perfect way to break the ice.
Everyone loves laughing, so having someone to crack up the guests with jokes will leave a lasting impression and give them lots to talk about long after the event.
Tip: Here are a few tips on how to hire a stand-up comedian for your Christmas party.
4. Christmas charades
If you’re looking for more traditional kids Christmas party ideas, charades could be a massive hit. It’s an event idea that’s both budget- and family-friendly.
But it could also be a great way to spice up an otherwise stiff corporate Christmas party. What better way to break the ice than to have everyone make a fool out of themselves?
Make a list of items or actions to include in your charades, such as Santa Claus, snowball fights, and Christmas trees.
Tip: Here is a comprehensive guide to Christmas charades and how to play them.
5. Stocking guessing game
If you’re looking for fun Christmas party ideas that appeal to people of different ages, a stocking guessing game will work well.

Although not good enough as a standalone event idea, it can work well as an extra activity for both family-friendly and family-hostile Christmas events.
The rules of the game are straightforward: Each guest brings a small wrapped gift that can fit into a Christmas stocking. The guests will then try to guess which wrapped gifts are hidden in any given stocking.
The guest who makes a correct guess wins the stocking gift.
You also can use this game for Christmas charity event ideas by asking your guests to bring toys and other gifts as donations.
Tip: You can use these Christmas guessing game printables for your event.
6. Christmas movie marathon party
Curling on your couch together with your friends can be a perfect way to throw a Christmas movie marathon. But it’s also a good idea for a more commercial Christmas event.
The first step will be to choose the right movies. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of classic Christmas movies you can add to your marathon list.
Since there are so many to choose from, we’d advise you to put out feelers before deciding. One way to do that is to send out a pre-event survey to your prospective guests and ask them which Christmas films they cherish the most. Then adjust your programme accordingly.
Although you only need a screen, movies, and seating to make this event happen, you should make it more cosy with appropriate film-themed Christmas decorations.
Finally, you’ll want drinks and nibbles for the guests.
Tip: Here is a guide on how to organise a Christmas movie marathon to help you out.
7. Santa’s workshop Christmas party
As Christmas draws near, Santa and his helpers will be working furiously in their workshop. Both adults and kids will want to know what’s going on in there.
If your event is geared towards kids and their families, then Santa could be making Christmas decorations or baking Christmas cookies and everyone can join in. If it’s an event for work colleagues or other friends, then Santa might instead be making Christmas cocktails that’ll get the party started. You never know with that Santa guy.

Either way, you can dress up the office, your restaurant, or another venue as Santa’s workshop. Invite everyone to dress like elves for bonus points and extra laughs.
It’s one of the more quirky Christmas party ideas, but it works!
Tip: You can read more about how to organise a Santa’s workshop Christmas party.
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Ready for Christmas?
We recommend that you start preparing for your Christmas party as early as possible.
Starting early gives you plenty of time to go through the various Christmas party ideas and choose the ones that best appeal to your guests.
Got any other ideas we should include? Let us know in the comments!