What are the Best Ways to Celebrate Christmas at the Office?

Andy Williams, the popular singer and actor, called Christmas the most wonderful time of the year and rightly so. This holiday season is the best time to come together with your loved ones and celebrate with jingling bells, plum cakes and merriment. When it comes to celebrating Christmas at offices, it is an ideal opportunity for the employees to interact in a fun way and get to know each other better.

According to ExtraMile, celebrating festivals at workplaces can be excellent for the workforce. Celebration boosts team morale, fosters new relationships, strengthens the old ones and gives the staff a much-needed break from work. It is also the best time to recognise the hard work of the employees and reward them.

The best idea for a celebration would be organising events that reflect the company’s culture. For instance: If you work more like a family and less like an office team,? then make the Christmas celebration a family affair! Organise a potluck, a movie marathon or hire a Santa to share gifts and spread happiness around the office. You can also organise some fun play such as monopoly or mad libs or a good old-fashioned game of scrabble.

If your company claims to be ‘out-of-the-box’, then opt for a ‘Creative Christmas’ theme. Start with a Fashion Disaster Day for the laughs, follow up with a day of fun activities like escape rooms, carol bingo or some high-spirited cake bake-off! In case your company is known for its professionalism, there is nothing wrong with letting your employees let their hair down during Christmas. Host a secret Santa, decorate the office and gift your employees with presents like mugs, sweaters or memorabilia with a thank you note.

Irrespective of your company culture, the season of joy is also a season of giving back to the community, an activity that many employees find tremendously fulfilling. Identify local NGOs or orphanages that provide volunteer opportunities in your area. Set aside a day for employees to get their hands dirty and help the underprivileged.

So, yes! Host a fantastic office Christmas party, re-energise your staff to renew their focus on your company's goals for the future. Don’t forget to join in on the fun yourself, don your favourite Christmas hat and get into the holiday spirit with your co-workers! Merry Christmas!?