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Being in charge of planning the <\/span>office Christmas party<\/span> can be exciting, but it\u2019s also a little daunting because you want everyone to have a memorable experience. This year, level up your <\/span>holiday event<\/span> with these <\/span>work Christmas party ideas<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s something for every crowd \u2014 whether you want a relaxed traditional dinner or a more upbeat, unique Christmas party. Dive into our favorite <\/span>holiday party ideas<\/span> for the workplace, along with some matching party invites to help you kick off the celebration.<\/span> Looking for a fun way to add some festive joy to a <\/span>team bonding<\/span> experience? Or maybe you\u2019re looking for inspiration on how you can brighten up the office space? Here are all our go-to <\/span>work Christmas party ideas<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n To bring the ideas to life even more, we\u2019ve included some matching <\/span>digital invitations<\/a><\/strong>. They\u2019re so easy to use \u2014 all you need is to choose your favorite design, customize the way it looks, add your own wording, and hit send!<\/span><\/p>\n An easy way to improve a <\/span>holiday event<\/span> is to add a <\/span>Christmas party theme<\/a><\/strong>, but what are good themes for a festive work get-together? Here are some we love:<\/span><\/p>\n All these are great ways to get your team in the <\/span>holiday spirit<\/span> \u2014 just choose the one that\u2019s the best match for the people you work with, or you could even send ideas to everyone in advance and ask them to vote on the one they love the most.<\/span><\/p>\n Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery<\/p><\/div>\n Matching invitation: <\/span>Festive Ugly Sweater Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Most of us have a <\/span>Christmas sweater<\/span> lying around somewhere that we dig out every season. Now\u2019s the chance to let it shine with an <\/span>ugly sweater holiday party<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Invite everyone to show up in their favorite holiday sweater for some festive <\/span>party games<\/span>, a buffet lunch, and a holiday <\/span>playlist<\/span> on repeat all day long.<\/span><\/p>\n Sweet treats are always a win over the <\/span>holiday season<\/span>, and here\u2019s one way you can guarantee you end up with plenty in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n Host either a cookie bake and bring competition or have some plain cookies available in the office for everyone to decorate. Hand out token prizes to everyone that gets involved, with a grand prize of some baking <\/span>goodies<\/span> for the best (or funniest) entry.<\/span><\/p>\n For a fun <\/span>Christmas tradition<\/a><\/strong>, start a routine where every year you create and reveal a holiday display within your office or workplace. It could be a gathering of handmade trees and figurines on a spare worktop or a display of lights and garlands for your reception desk.<\/span><\/p>\n An alternative idea is to have a desk decorating contest. Clusters of people who sit near each other can compete as a team and turn their corner of the office into a winter wonderland \u2014 bonus points for themed or humorous setups. Provide a stipend or one-off budget for everyone to buy supplies to style their space.<\/span><\/p>\n Not only is this a great way to make sure there\u2019s plenty of festive cheer at your <\/span>in-office Christmas party<\/span>, but it also helps get everyone in the <\/span>holiday spirit<\/span> \u2014 and spreads some of that joy to any visitors you get over the season too.<\/span><\/p>\n Design: Lisa Travis<\/p><\/div>\n Matching invitation: <\/span>Watercolor Gingerbread House Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Decorating <\/span>gingerbread houses<\/span> isn\u2019t just for kids. Bring a few kits into the office and encourage individuals or teams to build and decorate them together.<\/span><\/p>\n This is a sweet way to get people into the <\/span>Christmas spirit,<\/span> and you end up with some delicious treats to enjoy in the end. Until then, they work as temporary decorations for your <\/span>holiday celebrations<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to reinvent the wheel for your <\/span>corporate Christmas party<\/span>. Sometimes the best choice is a traditional holiday dinner at a local restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n Ask everyone for their thoughts on which restaurant or menu they prefer, and book the place that\u2019s most popular. Invite everyone along for a Christmas lunch, with an afterparty to follow if they want to stay out longer.<\/span><\/p>\n Murder mystery<\/span> events are great for <\/span>team building<\/span>, and with a festive twist, they can work well as an alternative to a traditional work Christmas party.<\/span><\/p>\n Book a hosted experience for your team, or put together your own <\/span>DIY<\/span> murder mystery party<\/a><\/strong> in the office. You can get as creative with this as you want, with costumes, props, scripts, and drama.<\/span><\/p>\n For a team of remote employees, plan an online murder mystery or escape room experience.<\/span><\/p>\n If a <\/span>team building activity<\/span> is what you\u2019re looking for, try a team sport like baseball, netball, soccer, or have a <\/span>pickleball tournament<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n You can make the team sport match the season by dressing up in <\/span>holiday-themed<\/span> outfits, adding festive team names, or handing out seasonal prizes to the winners.<\/span><\/p>\n For anyone that loves putting together quizzes, this <\/span>work <\/span>Christmas party idea<\/a><\/strong> is for you. Create the ultimate <\/span>holiday trivia<\/span> quiz and challenge your coworkers to see who knows the most.<\/span><\/p>\n Encourage <\/span>teamwork<\/span> by competing in small groups. Play for attractive prizes like <\/span>gift cards<\/span> or an extra day of vacation time.<\/span><\/p>\n Design: Annie Montgomery Design<\/p><\/div>\n Matching invitation: <\/span>Painted Presents Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Holiday <\/span>gift exchanges<\/a><\/strong> are always a popular activity for work Christmas parties. There\u2019s no pressure to buy a <\/span>Christmas gift<\/span> for everyone, you can set a small budget, and it keeps things simple and joyful.<\/span><\/p>\n Plan a <\/span>Secret Santa<\/a><\/strong> gift exchange<\/span> where everyone is paired up with a person to buy a small gift for, or try a <\/span>white elephant<\/span> exchange where you each bring a wrapped gift for others to choose from and can \u201csteal\u201d from others.<\/span><\/p>\n People will be taking photos at your work Christmas party, so give them the perfect place to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n Set up a <\/span>DIY<\/span> photo booth<\/span> with a glitzy backdrop, <\/span>holiday-themed<\/span> oversized props, and plenty of elf and <\/span>Santa hats<\/span>. Collect all the photos you can afterward and create a digital gallery to share.<\/span><\/p>\n Liven up the office party with a <\/span>Christmas-themed<\/span> version of one of your favorite game shows.<\/span><\/p>\n Create your own version of Jeopardy, Family Feud, Name That Tune, Wheel of Fortune, or The Price Is Right. This <\/span>Christmas party game<\/a><\/strong> idea is perfect if you have lots of extroverted <\/span>team members<\/span> who love to join in with the drama and suspense, but for anyone that doesn\u2019t want to be center stage you can invite them to be part of the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n Swap the traditional Christmas lunch or dinner for brunch \u2014 bringing everyone together at the start of the day instead.<\/span><\/p>\n This <\/span>corporate <\/span>holiday party idea<\/a><\/strong> is perfect for when you\u2019ve had enough of the classic holiday dinner dishes and want to enjoy pancakes, waffles, coffee, and hot chocolate instead.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n20 of the Best <\/b>Work Christmas Party Ideas<\/b> to Try This Year<\/b><\/h2>\n
1. Choose a <\/b>Party Theme<\/b><\/h3>\n
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2. Throw an <\/b>Ugly Sweater<\/b> Party<\/b><\/h3>\n
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3. Host a <\/b>Cookie Decorating<\/b> Competition<\/b><\/h3>\n
4. Unveil a Festive Display<\/b><\/h3>\n
5. Decorate <\/b>Gingerbread Houses<\/b><\/h3>\n
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6. Plan a Traditional Holiday Dinner<\/b><\/h3>\n
7. Plan a Festive <\/b>Murder Mystery<\/b> Experience<\/b><\/h3>\n
8. Try a Team Sport<\/b><\/h3>\n
9. Host a <\/b>Holiday Trivia<\/b> Quiz<\/b><\/h3>\n
10. Plan a Holiday <\/b>Gift Exchange<\/b><\/h3>\n
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11. Set Up a <\/b>Photo Booth<\/b><\/h3>\n
12. Host a Festive Game Show<\/b><\/h3>\n
13. Go for a Holiday Brunch Together<\/b><\/h3>\n
14. Serve <\/b>Hot Cocoa<\/b><\/h3>\n
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