Office Party Shenanigans
This popular beverage is often served warm and spiced at office holiday parties.
What is mulled cider (or mulled wine)?
A common rule in many office gift exchanges is that gifts must fall under this limit.
What is a price limit?
In the movie Home Alone, Kevin defends his house from these intruders.
Who are Harry and Marv?
This green, conical plant is commonly decorated with lights, ornaments, and a star on top.
What is a Christmas tree?
These little chocolate candies are often used to top hot cocoa or decorate holiday desserts.
What are marshmallows?
Many workplaces celebrate by wearing these themed outfits to spread holiday cheer.
What are ugly sweaters?
This type of gift, often humorous or impractical, is a staple of White Elephant games.
What is a gag gift?
In Elf, Buddy travels from this city to New York to find his father.
What is the North Pole?
These sparkling strings of colored lights are often hung on trees or around windows.
What are Christmas lights?
These sweet rolls, sometimes flavored with cinnamon, are a cozy treat for breakfast or parties
What are cinnamon rolls?
During office parties, this kind of game involves anonymously giving gifts and “stealing” them.
What is Yankee Swap? (or White Elephant)?
During a Secret Santa, the identity of the gift giver is usually kept this way.
What is a secret?
This 1990 movie features Bill Murray reliving the same day at a snowy corporate event.
What is Groundhog Day?
These hanging treats are often red and white striped and can be eaten or used as decoration.
What are candy canes?
At many parties, this finger food consists of small bites of cheese, crackers, and fruit.
What is a charcuterie or snack platter?
At office parties, this type of dessert is often decorated with icing and shaped like stars, trees, or people.
What are Christmas cookies?
Wrapping a gift in many layers or using unusual packaging can make this part of the exchange more entertaining to watch.
What is unwrapping?
Frosty the Snowman comes to life when he wears this magical item.
What is a hat?
Shiny, spherical ornaments are often called this on Christmas trees.
What are baubles?
This drink combines hot milk, chocolate, and a shot of espresso for a winter pick-me-up.
What is a mocha?
Many parties end with this collective activity, where everyone raises a glass to celebrate the season.
What is a toast?
These gifts are typically chosen based on the recipient’s likes or hobbies.
What are personalized gifts?
In the 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, this character directs the Christmas play and famously says, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?”
Who is Linus (van Pelt)?
This decorative candle centerpiece is often used during Advent.
What is an Advent wreath?
These triangular pastries filled with fruit are a popular Hanukkah treat.
What are hamantaschen?