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Christmas round 4: December at work

Ten questions on the strangest month in the working year. Some are more serious than they look.

Free to use with your own team, courtesy of WorkplaceHero - workplacehero.co.uk

Question sheet

1. What is the most sensible Secret Santa budget rule?
- A. Agreed and the same for everyone
- B. Spend what you like
- C. Senior staff spend more
- D. No budget at all
2. Your employer can be legally responsible for behaviour at the work Christmas party. True or false?
- A. True
- B. False
3. What is the best way to word an out-of-office over Christmas?
- A. Return date and who to contact
- B. Just 'Away'
- C. A festive poem only
- D. Nothing - leave it off
4. In the UK, are employers legally required to give Christmas Day off?
- A. No, it depends on the contract
- B. Yes, always
- C. Only for full-time staff
- D. Only in Scotland
5. What is the most common cause of office fires from decorations?
- A. Overloaded sockets and fairy lights
- B. Tinsel
- C. Paper chains
- D. Candles in the kitchen
6. Your colleague drives to the party. What should a good organiser plan for?
- A. Soft drinks and a way home
- B. Nothing, it's their choice
- C. A breathalyser at the door
- D. An early finish
7. Which is the safest Secret Santa gift?
- A. Something useful or edible
- B. A joke about their job
- C. Anything personal
- D. Alcohol for everyone
8. When is the best time to book Christmas annual leave?
- A. As early as the policy says
- B. Christmas Eve
- C. Whenever
- D. After the rota is published
9. Which phrase should never appear in the party invite?
- A. Attendance is compulsory
- B. Dress code: smart casual
- C. Partners welcome
- D. Soft drinks available
10. What is the best thing to do with leftover mince pies on 2 January?
- A. Share them in the kitchen
- B. Hide them in your drawer
- C. Bin them
- D. Save them for Easter

Team answer sheet

Christmas round 4: December at work

Team name

Date

Write the letter or your answer beside each question.

Total score / 10

Answer key (for the quizmaster)

1. A - Agreed and the same for everyone
A shared limit helps keep the exchange fair and comfortable for everyone.
2. A - True
Work events count as the course of employment, so harassment rules still apply.
3. A - Return date and who to contact
A clear return date helps people know when to expect a reply.
4. A - No, it depends on the contract
Bank holidays do not automatically give every worker a right to a day off.
5. A - Overloaded sockets and fairy lights
Keeping electrical decorations in good condition and avoiding overloaded sockets reduces fire risk.
6. A - Soft drinks and a way home
Planning transport and non-alcoholic choices helps make the event safer and more inclusive.
7. A - Something useful or edible
A neutral gift is less likely to make a colleague feel uncomfortable.
8. A - As early as the policy says
Popular dates can fill quickly, so checking the leave policy early helps teams plan.
9. A - Attendance is compulsory
Work social events should be welcoming, not compulsory.
10. A - Share them in the kitchen
There is no wrong answer here, but sharing is the team-friendly one.