Emoji Holiday Song Game
This activity is a perfect holiday-themed icebreaker or energizer that combines creativity, quick thinking, and festive cheer. It encourages engagement, collaboration, and lighthearted fun, making it ideal for team-building, holiday parties, or virtual gatherings. By using emojis, it taps into visual problem-solving skills while keeping the atmosphere playful and inclusive.
by Christine HallGoal
To create a fun and interactive activity that builds energy, fosters connection, and sparks laughter through a holiday-themed song guessing game.
Materials
Instructions
- Explain that participants will see a series of emojis that represent the title of a popular holiday song. Their goal is to guess the song title as quickly as possible.
- Share each emoji sequence one at a time (virtual), give everyone/each team a list of the emoji sequence on paper (in-person)
- Participants can shout out the answers or write them down, depending on the group size and setting. You can: award points for correct guesses; play in teams or individually.
- Once you go through the correct answers, end the game by celebrating everyone's participation and holiday spirit!
Attachments
- Christmas Holiday Emoji Pictionary Game Answer Key_SessionLab.pdf
- Christmas Holiday Emoji Pictionary Game_SessionLab.pdf
Background
This activity was inspired by the need to create virtual games during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual way for people to connect and have fun when in-person gatherings were limited. It allowed family and friends to share laughs, bond over holiday traditions, and maintain a sense of togetherness in challenging times. This activity remains a fun way to bring people together, whether virtually or in person.
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