Christmas Eve is a strictly defined menu consisting of twelve dishes. In some houses, even the order is not random. Did you know that a company Christmas can also have a specific Christmas Eve meeting scenario planned at each step? Check why it is worth creating it.
Scenario of the Christmas meeting and gifts
Gifts at the company Christmas Eve - to give or not to give? I don't think it makes sense to give gifts just because it's customary. If these are mascots or company folders, it is better to donate money on behalf of the company to some charity. If you, as a business owner, are planning gifts for your employees, think of something handmade or unique, such as:
- craft beer,
- coffee from a small roaster,
- local preserves and meats,
- honey and candles from the apiary,
- natural cosmetics.
You can introduce to the scenario of the Christmas Eve meeting competition elements. For example, during the quiz you will select the winners who will be the first to choose a gift or exchange their item for any other person. In addition to gifts distributed by the board, you can also opt for gifts in the model ofSecret Santa". Then everyone draws a person who must buy something. It is worth combining these two models (corporate gifts and "Secret Santa"), because it reduces the likelihood that someone will leave Christmas Eve without any good gift. Hand out gifts about halfway through the party. If you do it right away, employees will have nothing to wait for. On the other hand, don't make them spend many hours waiting for the desired moment of handing out gifts.
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Scenario of a Christmas Eve meeting with a place for attractions
A grateful element of the company's Christmas Eve can be its joint preparation - hanging lights or decorating the Christmas tree. You can even start the day by making Christmas decorations together or visiting a bauble factory, then decorate the tree together and start the celebrations.
Employee Christmas Eve maybe it is not the time when it is appropriate to carry out any company attractions (such as paintball). However, there are also events that will perfectly complement the scenario of the Christmas Eve meeting. One of them is cooking tournament or cooking workshops. While not everyone is familiar with Thai or Mexican cuisine, most people will be happy to learn how to make traditional gingerbread or dumplings. If you are dealing with more experienced chefs, you can plan a tournament - the team that creates the best dumplings or Christmas cake wins. It's integration, competition and having a nice time in a festive atmosphere all in one.
If you want to organize something special, such as 10th anniversary of the company or just a bigger party, you can choose to combine Christmas Eve with a gala or awarding of prizes. December is the perfect time for any annual summaries.
In recent years, sometimes winter has been practically snowless. However, if December hits again with a crackling frost, you have a full palette of winter scenarios for a Christmas Eve meeting to choose from. Belong to them:
- sleigh ride,
- snow walk,
- ice bar,
- integration campfire,
- making snowmen.
Scenario of the Christmas Eve meeting - include speeches and wishes
Christmas party script it cannot do without speeches and wishes. It's worth starting with them. If the schedule includes, for example, speeches by each of the management board representatives separately, or the list of speakers is simply long, you can divide this part into shorter blocks. Introduce each person and give them a few minutes to speak from the stage. Then, conduct a competition, serve a dish or distribute gifts.
Then go to the next point of the program. In this way, all the speeches will not "blend" into one, the guests will be in the center of attention, and the viewers will not get tired of the official part. Speeches can also be intertwined with video materials or presentations of company photos.
Company Christmas Eve - unofficial part
"Love Actually", "Holiday", "Company Christmas" - many films start with a company party. Specifically, from its unofficial part, when the speeches are over, the lights go out and the music gets louder. Without this element, it is difficult to imagine a successful Christmas Eve meeting scenario.
Whoever wants or has to - will discreetly leave at this point. Those who want to talk or just dance can do it in a casual atmosphere. It is worth leaving this point of the program for the end, when darkness falls and Christmas lights will give an ordinary office interior an extraordinary character.
You can also take the band on weekend getaway. If it takes place outside the company, it will be easier for the crew to forget about everyday problems and relax. When everyone has to drive home from the office Christmas Eve, you can't really afford a single drink. In addition, accommodation in a beautifully located hotel, breakfast with a view of the mountains, has so much charm that even the greatest malcontents will positively motivate them to return to work after the holidays.
