Advice from companies across the UK and US has begun for hosts getting ready for this year’s Christmas party.
One company says: “The most deadly type of holiday party is a sit-down dinner at the boss’s house, which often has a pressure-filled conservative atmosphere. Try having a different entertainment each year. Christmas party hosts can play a major role in keeping their friends and families safe by looking at alternatives to alcoholic beverages.”
Another party planner suggests Christmas party hosts appoint someone to ‘announce’ guests as they enter the party by sharing a humorous fact about the guest and presenting them with a Santa hat displaying their first name. This can work at large parties where many people do not know each other.
Caterers advise Christmas party hosts to spend money and time booking entertainment and buying party favors. One caterer says: “Do not focus your energy solely on the buffet, thinking food is what draws workers to the Christmas party. The attendance will drop off because those parties are predictable.”