At our Christmas gift exchange game, we did a 'Secret Santa' style. We wrote our names on slips of paper and put them in a hat. Each person drew a name and had to buy a gift for that person. When it was time to exchange, we sat in a circle. One person's gift was a box of homemade cookies and a hand - knitted scarf. It was so heartwarming to see the thought put into the gifts. The whole event was filled with joy and surprises.
In a Christmas gift exchange at work, we played a game where we had to match the gift to the person who brought it based on a short description. One gift was described as 'Something that will help you relax after a long day'. It could have been many things, but it was actually a scented candle. There were some really creative descriptions and it was a great way to get to know our colleagues better through the gifts they chose. We all had a great time and it made the Christmas celebration at work more special.
One year at our office Christmas gift exchange, there was a really funny moment. A guy named Tom got a box that was beautifully wrapped. He was so excited as he opened it, only to find a pair of really goofy-looking reindeer slippers. Everyone burst out laughing. Tom was a bit embarrassed at first but then he put them on and started doing a little reindeer dance around the office, which made it even funnier.
There was a Christmas gift exchange in my friend group. We decided to do a Yankee Swap. I found a really cool vintage Christmas ornament. My friend brought a set of scented candles. When we started, there was a lot of swapping going on. The ornament I brought ended up with a friend who collects Christmas decor. She was over the moon. And I ended up with the scented candles, which were actually really nice and made my room smell wonderful for days.
One year, during our Christmas gift exchange, I got a beautiful hand - knitted scarf. It was made by my friend who knew I was always cold in winter. I was so touched. It was not just a scarf but a symbol of our friendship.
At a community Christmas party, during the gift exchange, a young man got a box filled with various DIY craft supplies. He's not really a crafty person at all. He looked at it with a confused expression at first. Then he said, 'Well, I guess I'm about to become an artist!' He started pulling out the supplies and trying to make a little paper snowflake right there. His attempts were quite clumsy, but everyone cheered him on. It was a great moment of everyone coming together and having a good laugh.
Once, at our office Christmas party, we had a gift exchange. I drew a name and got a co - worker who was really into fitness. I found a nice set of resistance bands as a gift. When it was time for the exchange, the person who got my gift was so excited. It was a box of gourmet chocolates. They said they were having a rough week and that chocolate was just what they needed. It was a simple but really fun exchange that made the Christmas spirit even stronger at work.
For Christmas party games, one popular one is 'White Elephant Gift Exchange'. In this game, everyone brings a wrapped gift. People take turns choosing a gift or 'stealing' one already opened. As for a gift exchange story, I remember at one party, a little girl got a beautiful hand - made scarf. She was so excited as it was exactly what she had been hoping for.
A Christmas party game could be 'Santa's Sack Race'. You fill sacks like Santa's and have a race. For a gift exchange story, I once saw a guy get a guitar pick holder at a gift exchange. He was a guitarist and was super happy. Simple gifts can bring big smiles.
One great game could be 'White Elephant'. In a Christmas story, it fits well as it involves the element of surprise. Everyone brings a wrapped game as a gift. Then, players take turns either choosing a new gift or stealing an already opened one. Another option is a Christmas-themed trivia game. You can make it about Christmas movies, songs, or traditions. It's a fun way to share knowledge during the gift exchange. And a simple guessing game where you have to guess the name of a Christmas character related to the gift can also be exciting.
Games enhance the Christmas gift exchange in a story in multiple ways. Firstly, they create a shared experience. If it's a game like 'Christmas Jeopardy', everyone participates, and there's a sense of competition and fun. This shared experience can be remembered in the Christmas story for years to come. Secondly, games can be used to determine the order of opening gifts. For instance, a roll - of - the - dice game where the highest roller gets to choose the first gift. It adds a bit of structure to the otherwise chaotic gift exchange. Moreover, games bring out the holiday spirit as they are often centered around Christmas themes, making the whole event more immersive.