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It\u2019s that time of the year again! The festive season is upon us, and we want everyone to be merry. Employees are going through the last stretch before the holiday break, and for many companies, an office holiday party is a yearly tradition. If you are in charge of planning this year\u2019s event, why not shake it up a bit with these creative party ideas?<\/p>\n

Secret Santa<\/h2>\n

The Secret Santa game is one of the easiest ways to include your entire office. All the names of the employees and bosses are thrown in a hat, and you have to buy a gift for person\u2019s name that you draw. You could also stick to a budget per gift so that everyone is comfortable with the amount. At the end of the day, you\u2019ll\u00a0save money because each employee only has to buy one gift. Make it personal by creating a \u00a0personalized t-shirt<\/a> for your colleague, \u00a0or buy tickets to a show that you know they would love.<\/p>\n

A Potluck Lunch<\/h2>\n

It might be the case that you didn\u2019t budget for a big office bash this year, which means you\u2019ll have to cut some corners. The festive season is all about giving, so organizing a potluck lunch for the office is a brilliant idea. It\u2019s the ideal opportunity for those hidden foodies to showcase their talents. If you\u2019re not a foodie, browse this list of amazing potluck recipes ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Decorate to Celebrate<\/h2>\n

Maybe you are the type of team that wants to keep the celebrations low-key. You can include bits and pieces of the festive season without going overboard. For instance, ask each employee to decorate their cubicle according to their own festive style. This could mean the Game of Thrones lover turns his\/her chair into the Iron Throne, or the cat-lover decorates their cubicle with Christmas cat-themed \u2018wallpaper\u2019. \u00a0Celebrate their spirit at the party by offering an award to the employee with the most creative cubicle.<\/p>\n

Get it Branded<\/h2>\n

Celebrate both the festive season and your company\u2019s success this year, by creatively branding your Christmas Party. Custom crewneck sweatshirts<\/a> allow your team to show their Holiday spirit. Instead of using your normal logo for the print, add a festive design, or add some humor by changing your slogan to something seasonal. Encourage your team to wear them at the office party, or at work on the days leading up to Christmas. It\u2019s a great way to boost morale and having your team feel unified. For larger companies – inspire some healthy competition by asking each department to come up with their own design and holding a contest.<\/p>\n

Donate to Charity<\/h2>\n

As mentioned before, the festive season is about giving. During the build-up to Christmas, a lot of charities and organizations need a helping hand. Consider donating company time by volunteering at a soup kitchen, or spend a day making Christmas baskets for the less fortunate, there are many ways in which your company can give.<\/p>\n

These are just a few ways in which you can be innovative at this year\u2019s festive season Christmas party. If your office has\u00a0a creative idea, or if you use any of these ideas, we\u2019d love to see it. Share your stories in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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