{"id":12386,"date":"2013-11-22T14:11:50","date_gmt":"2013-11-22T21:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=12386"},"modified":"2022-03-23T14:36:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:36:57","slug":"25-new-and-improved-office-christmas-party-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/25-new-and-improved-office-christmas-party-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"25 New and Improved Office Christmas Party Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is around the corner, and with it, the opportunity to partake in the usual awkward office festivities. But why should your company party be awkward? Throw a bash employees can actually enjoy — try incorporating one or more of the following unique office Christmas party ideas:<\/p>\n

1. White Elephant Party:<\/strong> Have all attendees bring gag gifts and then randomly distribute. The unraveling will be hilarious!<\/p>\n

\"Office2. View A Christmas Episode Of The Office:<\/strong> You work in an office, so why not watch The Office<\/em>? Recommended episodes include A Benihana Christmas, Moroccan Christmas <\/em>and Secret Santa.<\/em> Extra points if you mimic the party planning committee’s hilarious themes!<\/p>\n

3. View A Christmas Episode Of Parks And Recreation:<\/strong> Basically, idea number two with a government employee twist. Check out these episodes: Christmas Scandal<\/em> and Citizen Knope.<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Christmas Movie Marathon:<\/strong> Funny movies are best, which is why The Christmas Story<\/em> should be on your list.<\/p>\n

5. Bowling:<\/strong> Take your office party away from the office and head to the local alley for a fun field trip.<\/p>\n

6. Christmas Brunch:<\/strong> The best Christmas presents are wrapped in bacon. Switch up the usual office holiday party menu with a brunch buffet.<\/p>\n

7. Volunteering:<\/strong> Remember the real reason for the season and use your Christmas party to wrap up those Toys for Toys donations.<\/p>\n

8. Wine Tasting:<\/strong> Class it up this year. If you’re in an appropriate climate, visit a winery; otherwise, simply have each attendee bring a different bottle of wine to share.<\/p>\n

9. Caturday:<\/strong> This only works if your office is full of feline obsessives. Ooh and ah over cute, Christmasy cat videos and give kitty-themed gifts!<\/p>\n

10. Christmas Baking:<\/strong> For smaller office settings, a baking party is both tasty and fun!<\/p>\n

11. Chocolate Indulgence: <\/strong>Also super fun and tasty: making and tasting truffles!<\/p>\n

12.<\/strong> Ugly Sweater:<\/strong> Take a break from the usual office apparel and hold an ugly sweater party!<\/p>\n

\"Office13. Gingerbread House Building:<\/strong> Hold a competition for the prettiest or goofiest gingerbread house.<\/p>\n

14. Nutcracker:<\/strong> For the artistic minded — attend the Nutcracker as a group.<\/p>\n

15. Bible Trivia:<\/strong> For a more religious take on the office party, answer questions about important Christmas passages in the Bible.<\/p>\n

16. Pop Culture Trivia:<\/strong> A more secular take on the above concept — cover popular Christmas songs and movies.<\/p>\n

17. Christmas Karaoke:<\/strong> A karaoke machine is all you need for this fun Christmas party!<\/p>\n

18. Mad Men Christmas Party:<\/strong> Take the Mad Men<\/em> party trend and apply it to your annual Christmas party. Ideally, both outfits and Christmas party invitations<\/a> will be classy and straight out of the 50s.<\/p>\n

19. Snowman Building:<\/strong> You’re never too old or too professional to play in the snow. Have a contest for the best snowman!<\/p>\n

20. Snowball Fight:<\/strong> In keeping with the idea above, hold a snowball fight, pitting office departments against one another.<\/p>\n

21. Christmas Ties:<\/strong> Ditch the ugly sweaters and wear tacky Christmas ties instead!<\/p>\n

22. Christmas Pinata:<\/strong> Combine holiday candy with good old-fashioned party fun!<\/p>\n

23. Crafting Party:<\/strong> If your office consists of crafty types, why not scrapbook Christmas cards?<\/p>\n

24. Ice Skating: <\/strong>Get up and get active with this nostalgic winter activity.<\/p>\n

25. Halloween At Christmas:<\/strong> You never need an excuse to wear costumes, even when Christmas rolls around!<\/p>\n

This year, when Christmas arrives, think outside of the box and host a holiday party worth attending! The Christmas food may not last a lifetime, but the memories certainly will!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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