Are you desperately searching for new Christmas party ideas for your office holiday party? Did you overhear grumblings about the ugly Christmas sweater and Secret Santa parties you’ve repeated over the last decade? Read on because we have some new ideas that can help make your employees feel valued.
Undoubtedly, it’s challenging to throw an exciting company Christmas party when you’re a small business with a limited entertainment budget. Fortunately, it doesn’t take a Fortune 500-sized party budget to make your staff happy during the holiday season. Instead, follow along for some of our best, budget-friendly Christmas party ideas.
Keep the Party Lowkey
As you begin planning your corporate holiday party, remember that December is a very hectic time of year. Your staff is probably super busy finishing their end-of-the-year work and preparing for their family holiday celebrations. You can be the holiday party hero if you make this year’s office party a low-stress event.
How can you create a fun, low-stress party showing your staff that you care? Hold your company Christmas party during work hours! Show your staff that you value their time by not intruding on their time with their loved ones during the holiday season.
4 Christmas Party Ideas
Our party suggestions encourage a joyful holiday spirit while keeping things lowkey. One thing that we know from our years in the party supply business is that the happiest parties are the ones that focus on bringing everyone together. That said, here are four of our favorite holiday office party ideas.
1. Movie Day at the Office
A holiday movie day is a fun, relaxing way to celebrate the season at the office! Set up a mini theater space with a projector or large screen, and show classic holiday favorites like Elf, Home Alone, or The Polar Express. Provide cozy blankets, holiday-themed snacks, and a hot chocolate bar to create a warm, festive atmosphere. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to get everyone in the holiday spirit while giving employees a break from the usual work routine.
Check out this article from Esquire about the best Christmas movies of all time!
2. Spend the Day Shopping
Surprise your team with a holiday shopping outing! Give each employee a gift card to a nearby shopping center and let them pick out something special for themselves. Start with coffee or a holiday treat, then enjoy a relaxing day of browsing, shopping, and bonding outside the office. It’s fun to treat your staff to something personal while spending quality time together and supporting local businesses!
3. Toy Drive & Gift-Wrapping Day
Bring holiday cheer to the office by organizing a toy drive and gift-wrapping event! Encourage employees to bring in toys and gifts to be donated to local nonprofits and set up a wrapping station with festive paper, ribbons, and tags. Provide holiday treats and music, creating a warm, joyful atmosphere while everyone wraps presents together. This activity not only spreads goodwill, but also gives employees a chance to work together to make a difference in the community.
Check out websites like Great Nonprofits for organizations that would love some help in December!
4. Holiday Breakfast
Treat your team to a holiday breakfast and start the day off with some festive cheer! Decorate the office with holiday touches, play some cheerful music, and let everyone relax and enjoy each other’s company. A holiday breakfast is a great way to celebrate together, even during the busiest season of the year.
Serve a delicious spread of bagels, pastries, and breakfast casseroles, along with a coffee bar with seasonal flavors. Peanut Blossom has some truly yummy tips on including a coffee bar in your Christmas party here.
Don’t forget to fancy up the dining table with Christmas-themed tableware. You can keep the decorations understated or go all out into Santa’s workshop territory. Whatever your holiday decorating vision includes, you can buy or rent it at Parties to Go.
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Office Christmas parties have been around for decades, and it’s no surprise that some themes are stale. These Christmas party ideas are a fun new way to bring some warmth and joy into your employee holiday party this year.
All of us at Parties to Go wish you a joyous holiday season, and we hope you’ll visit us soon. Contact us for an enormous selection of affordable party supplies!
