Christmas Office Party Games

Tips for making Christmas Office Party Games Fun for Everyone!

Office Holiday Party

For many, planning the annual office Holiday party can be stressful. They feel pressure to go to extraordinary lengths to make each Holiday party better than the last. Either months of planning occur or all the pressure is heaped on at the last minute, adding to their already long list of things that need to be done to prepare for the Holiday season. The truth is, planning for the office Holiday party can and should be one of the least stressful events of the season. After all, it is a chance to be together, have fun, and not talk about work. This is especially true if you are having your office Holiday party during working hours since they are getting paid to just enjoy themselves. People generally aren’t worried about a bunch of bells and whistles.

One of the best tips I can give you is to keep it simple. Unless otherwise dictated by higher management, you don’t need to make the office Holiday party a gala event. Instead of going overboard on food, drinks, decorations and entertainment, try to concentrate on one of the categories and then pull back a little on the others. Keep in mind what your office typically likes. For instance, if food is a top priority, then go all out on food and desserts and make the decorations simple. Red and green tablecloths with cinnamon scented candles in the center are enough to set the Holiday mood and if you don’t plan on dancing, by a few different Christmas CDs to play for background music. If everyone in your office is dieting, go light on the food and concentrate more on decorations or entertainment.

Keep in mind that people generally want to be at an office Holiday party for 1-2 hours, so you don’t need to book a band for 4 hours or plan an elaborate meal. If you only have an hour to be together, consider an afternoon party with cookies and punch with a few games or door prizes thrown in. Depending on your office, you might want to consider a weekend open house for your office Holiday party where co-workers and their families can drop by anytime during a 2-3 hour period. This gives people an opportunity to still be with their families and they can choose how long they want to stay. Last, but not least, remember to take time to enjoy yourself at the party as well.

Christmas Office Party Game Tip #1

When planning your Christmas Office Party games, make sure to keep in mind the following questions:

* What is your goal in playing games at the party? Icebreaker? Entertainment? Awarding of Prizes?

* What is the personality and age mix of those attending the party?

* What is the 'feel' of the party? Casual? Dressy? The 'atmosphere' desired will dictate the type of games to be played.

* What is the size of the party? Certain games are more successful depending on the number in attendance.

* What is the size and layout of the party location? Some party games work better depending on the venue.

Christmas Office Party Game Tip #2

Remember to make sure everyone is included in the games and see how the party livens up.

Christmas Office Party Game Tip #3

Christmas Office Party Games don't have to be complex to be fun, in fact, the simpler the game, the better most guests seem to like them, and the less work they are for you!