{"id":12253,"date":"2013-11-04T07:36:14","date_gmt":"2013-11-04T14:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=12253"},"modified":"2015-06-30T18:39:08","modified_gmt":"2015-07-01T00:39:08","slug":"8-corporate-christmas-party-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/8-corporate-christmas-party-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Corporate Christmas Party Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Poinsettia-Petals-Casual-Invitations\/-174875\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12310\" alt=\"Poinsettia Petals Casual Invitations by PaperDirect\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/Poinsettia-Petals-Casual-Invitations-196x300.jpg\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/Poinsettia-Petals-Casual-Invitations-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/Poinsettia-Petals-Casual-Invitations-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/Poinsettia-Petals-Casual-Invitations-229x350.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/Poinsettia-Petals-Casual-Invitations.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a>The office Christmas party is back. Whether you have a lot of employees or just a few, ring in the holiday season this year by holding an event to celebrate a year of hard work. Go beyond the basic office party with one of these corporate Christmas party ideas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Hawaiian Luau<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throw a Hawaiian luau to get your employee&#8217;s minds off of the cold temperatures outside. Decorate a Christmas tree with leis instead of tinsel and silk hibiscus flowers instead of ornaments. Teach employees to hula and limbo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Penguin-Pals-Die-Cut-Holiday-Greeting-Cards\/-170935\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Penguin Pals Die-Cut Holiday Greeting Cards by PaperDirect\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/000107439m-small.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><strong>2. Give Back Party<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the spirit of Christmas by holding a &#8220;give back&#8221; party for your company. Ask employees to bring in items to donate, such as canned goods and winter clothing. Spend part of the party writing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Christmas\/Greeting-Cards\">Christmas greeting cards<\/a> to people who are ill or lonely during the holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Bowling with Santa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reserve a few lanes at a local bowling alley for this year&#8217;s party. Bowling will give people an activity to focus on while they mix and mingle with co-workers. Someone from the company, perhaps the boss, can dress up as Santa and give up small gifts to employees as they bowl.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Cookie Swap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to hold a low-key, relaxed party, try having a cookie swap. Ask each employee to bake (or buy) a batch of cookies to bring in. During the party, workers can trade cookies and share their Christmas plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Fiesta<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Fiesta-Vinyl-Banners\/-164351\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" alt=\"Fiesta Vinyl Banners by PaperDirect\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/100003650m-small.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turn your office Christmas party into a &#8220;Feliz Navidad&#8221; party. Decorate the office with bright colors, hang a pi\u00f1ata and serve Mexican favorites, such as tacos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Awards Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your corporate Christmas party is an ideal time to recognize the hard work of employees. Hold an awards show themed party, complete with a red carpet and podium. Give out awards in categories such as &#8220;Cleanest Desk&#8221; and &#8220;Most Sales.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Casino Night<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A casino-themed Christmas party is a great option if you plan on inviting spouses and family to your company party. Set up tables for card games such as blackjack and poker. Use a deck of cards with a Christmas theme to make things extra festive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Comedy Club<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your budget is big enough, hire a local comedian to entertain your employees during the Christmas party. You can also purchase tickets for the group to a performance at a nearby club.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully one of these corporate Christmas party ideas inspires you. After all, a company Christmas party gives you and your employees a chance to enjoy time together, celebrate the holiday and reflect over the last year. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Christmas\">PaperDirect<\/a> to order cards, certificates and place cards for the perfect party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The office Christmas party is back. 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