{"id":3154,"date":"2014-11-14T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2014-11-14T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/?p=3154"},"modified":"2018-12-04T13:29:30","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T18:29:30","slug":"christmas-icebreaker-pick-a-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/christmas-icebreaker-pick-a-side\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Icebreaker: Pick a Side"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cPick a Side\u201d is a fun, quick game that involves the entire<\/em> group.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Participants must decide which of two Christmas traditions, items, or activities they prefer.<\/h4>\n

Is your group more the \u201cElf\u201d crowd or \u201cIt’s a Wonderful Life\u201d?<\/p>\n

Are they mostly hot chocolate or eggnog drinkers?<\/p>\n

Do they admit they\u2019ll re-gift or donate it?<\/p>\n

Christmas: Pick a Side<\/h3>\n

Supplies<\/strong>: A line in the room (gymnasium lines work great, as does painters tape placed on the floor); list of questions; a microphone for larger groups.<\/p>\n

Participants needed: <\/strong>5 or more people (the bigger your group the longer your line needs to be)<\/p>\n

Directions: <\/strong>While the group is still seated, explain that you\u2019re going to play a Christmas game that forces them to \u201cPick a Side\u201d. Their personal preference will determine which side of the line they\u2019ll stand on. For example, if they prefer candy canes they\u2019ll stand on the right side of the line and if they prefer chocolate Santas they\u2019ll stand on the left side of the line. Once the directions have been made clear, instruct the group to get up and stand on the line. Read through the choices one at a time, encouraging the group to quickly \u201cPick a Side\u201d after both options are given. Remind them that they need to pick one \u2013 no standing in the middle!<\/p>\n

Notes:<\/strong> This game is intended to move along quickly or the group will get bored. I\u2019ve found it easiest to stand at one end of the line and raise my hand to show which side of the line they need to move to. I.E. Candy canes this side, chocolate Santas this side. Depending on which way folks are standing right and left can get confusing. You do not need to use every item on the list \u2013 cut the game short if they seem to be losing interest. If the group is getting loud (which you want!)<\/em> you\u2019ll likely need to read the choices 2 or 3 times. If getting everyone up and in a line is not an option \u2013 have folks stand or sit.<\/p>\n

Pick a Side List<\/p>\n

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  1. Fruitcake \u2013 love it or leave it<\/li>\n
  2. Green or red<\/li>\n
  3. Candy canes \u2013 peppermint or anything but<\/li>\n
  4. Colored lights or white lights<\/li>\n
  5. Eggnog or cocoa<\/li>\n
  6. Real tree or artificial tree<\/li>\n
  7. Wreaths or garland<\/li>\n
  8. Ham or turkey<\/li>\n
  9. Jingle Bells or Silent Night<\/li>\n
  10. Christmas Eve \u2013 still shopping or finished<\/li>\n
  11. Re-gift or donate<\/li>\n
  12. Christmas \u2013 travel or stay home<\/li>\n
  13. White Christmas\u00a0or\u00a0hold the snow!<\/li>\n
  14. Tree up \u2013 Day after Thanksgiving or not until December<\/li>\n
  15. Black Friday\u00a0 – shopping or staying home<\/li>\n
  16. Christmas cookies \u2013 homemade or store-bought<\/li>\n
  17. Big gift or lots of little gifts<\/li>\n
  18. It\u2019s a Wonderful Life or Elf<\/li>\n
  19. Christmas cookies \u2013 homemade or store-bought<\/li>\n
  20. Charlie Brown Christmas or Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    To print out this game, click the link below:<\/h5>\n

    Christmas Pick a Side<\/a><\/p>\n

    I hope your group\u00a0enjoys the game!<\/p>\n

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    You may also want to check out:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Great Christmas Candy Pass<\/a>
    \n    Christmas Icebreaker Questions<\/span><\/a>
    \n    Christmas Wrap It Up Game<\/span><\/a>
    \n    Christmas Connection (Free Printable)<\/span><\/a>
    \n    Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt<\/span><\/a>
    \n    31 Christmas Fellowship Ideas<\/span><\/a>
    \n    10 Tips for Your Christmas Coffee<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n