5 Ideas to Celebrate Christmas in your Company!

We all know by now that the most important ingredients for a good company Christmas party are a good meal and a drink (qb!). After all, if you work in a company that uses the day for a “sermon” of numbers and objectives, both necessary and boring, you know that what comes after is always the biggest reason to smile all day!

But how can we get out of the box and try to liven up the group with different ideas? Here are some suggestions:

1. Think of an activity to do before the meal:

Peddy paper, a workshop, a tasting, a boat trip, a visit to a monument or museum, go-karts or paintball, or even a nice “plate smashing” (yes, there are places for that). This will not only make the day brighter, but will also work on group bonding.

2. Add magic and music to mealtimes:

Magic means music with a DJ or live music, caricatures, face painting, dancing or simply juggling in the reception area. This will create an original and interactive first impact for everyone present, raising the bar for the event right from the start and giving it that “wow” effect.

3. Props and Accessories

Simple props can make table time more fun. After all, nowadays everything can be photographed and shared on social media, so there's nothing better than filling the room with fun props. Speaking of photography, why not a photobooth?

4. Memories

It's common for a company to give a gift to each member of its team. If they don't, they should! But on this topic there is always the opportunity to think “out of the box”. You could hold a raffle, create scratch cards or ask the participant to choose something they identify with from a list of pre-established “gifts” and with plenty of humour. And of course, don't forget the group photo, something that will always last!

5. Get out of the house!

Although logistically more difficult and a little more expensive, taking the group out of their “comfort” zones will bring more results in terms of unity and interaction with everything you plan. Spaces that are new or at least outside of your day-to-day area will attract more attention from everyone present.

And finally.

Because you should always keep this in mind, especially during the festive season, you could think about creating a solidarity movement within the event itself. Whether it's the number of steps, points or goals they score in the activity of their choice, you can always associate this result with offers for non-profit organisations.

 

Gonçalo Oliveira

Founder Push Forward Sports

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