reindeer games
Exclusive group antics
Reindeer games are activities that exclude or mock outsiders—from the story of Rudolph, whose fellow reindeer wouldn't let him join their games until his difference proved useful.
The phrase usually carries a note of pettiness or cruelty: I'm not interested in their reindeer games.
It can also mean any frivolous or mischievous activity: What reindeer games are you two up to?
- RudolphFamous red-nosed reindeer
- North PoleEarth's northern axis point
- Santa's workshopMythical toy manufacturing site
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- holiday specialFestive-themed broadcast production
caribou · exclusion · herd behavior · gatekeeping · ostracism · cliques · misfit · Santa Claus · jingle bells · game · outcast · bullying · sleigh · holiday cheer · gift exchange · island of misfit toys · prancing · antlers
- Reindeer loreRudolph, migration stories
- ChristmasChristmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas ornaments, Santa
- party gamescharades, musical statues, musical chairs, truth or dare, spin the bottle
reindeer gamesopen arms
Welcoming body language
belonging · inclusion · unconditional acceptance · open invitation · hospitality
reindeer gamesstraight shooting
Honest, direct communication
plain dealing · straightforwardness · straight talk · honesty · directness
reindeer gamesfair play
Honorable conduct in games
level playing field · meritocracy · sportsmanship · good sportsmanship · fair game