We are sorry to mention the C word but it is only 87 days until CHRISTMAS (at time of writing)! If Phileas Fogg set off around the world now he would still be back in time to open his presents.

If you have drawn the short straw to organise your office Christmas Party this year then do not worry as we have you covered (if you live in the West Midlands that is). 

There are many inventive ways to show your colleagues a good time and be known for arranging the best night out ever! 

1) Read the room, are your colleagues more reserved (beware of the quiet ones) or full on downing a bottle of mulled wine in full Christmas jumper and Santa hat types!

2) Enforced fun is mandatory, anyone who wont wear their Santa hat is out of the group (only kidding)

3) Send out a poll (you can do this on whatsapp) to get the feelers for dates and what people like, Baseball, Bowling, Curling, Crazy Golf, Karaoke etc

4) Once decided its time to get booking, most of the good slots (Thursdays & Fridays in December) are fully booked months in advance. 

5) Its good to break the evening up into mini events, different games, locations, a meal etc and rotate the groups. This means no one will get board or left out. 

6) Send calender invites as soon as everything is booked, so no one has the excuse to pull out with 'o i forgot'

7) If you are planning a late one, then organise some food either before or at the mid point of your night out. empty stomachs and christmas parties do not end well.

8) Dont forget to do your Secret Santa 

9) Dance the night away to Shakin Stevens & Cliff Richard, before gettin a kebab and ordering that Uber

10) Keep an eye out for your colleagues, perhaps use your Christmas Party Whatsapp group to check everyone got home ok.  

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Here are some other office Christmas party ideas:

1. Christmas-themed scavenger hunt

This is a fun and interactive activity that can get everyone involved in the holiday spirit. Create a list of Christmas-themed items that your employees need to find, either around the office or in a nearby park or public space. You can make the scavenger hunt as easy or as difficult as you like, depending on the size and energy level of your group.

2. Christmas party games

There are many classic Christmas party games that you can play, such as Secret Santa, White Elephant, and Yankee Swap. You can also get creative and come up with your own games, such as a Christmas trivia contest or a gingerbread house decorating competition.

3. Karaoke

Karaoke is a great way to let loose and have some fun with your colleagues. You can rent a karaoke machine and set it up in your office, or you can book a private room at a karaoke bar.

4. Casino night

If you're looking for a more sophisticated Christmas party activity, you can host a casino night. Rent some casino tables, such as blackjack, poker, and roulette, and provide your employees with fake money to play with. You can even hire a professional dealer to run the tables.

5. Holiday-themed cocktail party

A holiday-themed cocktail party is a great way to relax and socialize with your colleagues. You can either hire a bartender to mix up some delicious cocktails, or you can set up a self-serve bar with your own favorite festive drinks.

No matter what kind of Christmas party you choose, make sure it's something that your employees will enjoy. After all, it's a time to celebrate and have some fun!