13 inspirations for corporate Christmas events

Organizing a company end-of-year party

Like many companies, you want your end-of-year party to celebrate the values of sharing and generosity that symbolize the Christmas season. However, you're no longer satisfied with the traditional Christmas tree or Christmas party.
However, your wish for Christmas would be to :

• create surprise ;
• offer memorable moments ;
• strengthen team cohesion...

Just like the 13 traditional Christmas desserts, discover the Top 13 ideas for original corporate Christmas events of an event expert. 
 

1) Election of the most beautiful office decoration

It's customary to decorate your home at the beginning of December. Why wait to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Christmas at work? There's no better way to encourage your staff to spruce up their office space, or simply their office door, than with a competition.
By proposing a unique theme, not only do you make the competition exhilarating, but you also create a festive and harmonious atmosphere to the delight of your employees.

2) Creating a temporary relaxation area

Your teams, sometimes hard-pressed throughout the year by intense activity, richly deserve a moment of maximum relaxation. An original and easy-to-implement activity is to create an ephemeral relaxation area where a variety of therapists can provide their treatments.
Sitting massages, aromatherapy workshops, an introduction to Do In (self-massage) or eye yoga are just a few examples of wellness activities that are generally very popular.

3) Create a personalized calendar

An original idea is to ask your employees to create a calendar. This calendar, in the company's colors, will adorn everyone's desk for the following year, recalling the pleasant moments of togetherness when it was designed.
Shots on a green background, photo editing and writing will give life to this calendar concocted in good spirits. It's up to you to decide whether or not to give the designers carte blanche. 

4) A Secret Santa to fill Santa's sack

For your company Christmas tree, there's an event that deserves to be better known: the Secret Santa. It guarantees a joyous moment of sharing, worthy of the Christmas season. The rule is simple: prepare small pieces of paper, each bearing the name of one person. Then draw lots, discreetly. The next step is to prepare a gift for that person. The gifts are distributed anonymously, and the maximum amount must be respected.
A variation of Secret Santa involves preparing gifts with intriguing packaging. After drawing lots, one after the other, participants blindly take the gift of their choice, hidden in a hood that leaves nothing to be seen.

5) Creative workshops for all

Finding the perfect entertainment for a company Christmas can be a real headache. At your end-of-year event for employees and their families, why not set up several workshops?
The youngest, absorbed in a magic or face-painting workshop, will be unexpectedly patient before the arrival of the generous bearded man. At the same time, the older ones can enjoy an intoxicatingly fun activity: the creation of their own perfume, which they can then proudly offer as a gift.
 

6) Volunteer

Organizing Christmas volunteer activities within the company is an opportunity to have a positive impact on your company's local community and engage your employees around a common cause. Initiatives can include food drives, "Solidarity Christmas" where employees buy gifts for disadvantaged children, visits to local retirement homes and shelters, and volunteering at soup kitchens and shelters. Special days for underprivileged children, a "gift-wrapping" operation in exchange for donations to charities, and a toy drive for children in need are also conceivable. Before any action is taken, it is essential to coordinate with local organizations to understand their needs. These activities reinforce the company's image as a socially responsible entity, and help build team spirit and a sense of community.

7) Musical blind test

Music makes a great contribution to the magic of Christmas. At your company party, the best participative activity to program is the musical blind test, or musical quiz. Your employees, working in teams, have to recognize the title of a song before their opponents do. This game of speed, which calls on their general knowledge, provides entertainment during light-hearted games.
In keeping with the Christmas theme, the musical group that hosts your company party plays one tune after another, creating the perfect atmosphere. For the more adventurous, they can even sing along to a festive karaoke session.
 

8) Photo entertainment

To entertain your guests during your Christmas dinner, the photobooth is unstoppable. Coupled with a green background or several original animations, the camera promises inevitable giggles, all the more so if you take care to leave a few props nearby.
Rest assured that this excellent corporate Christmas entertainment won't be ignored. Afterwards, your guests are sure to leave with a "printed" souvenir, which will probably brighten up their office.

9) Christmas Escape Game

Involve your employees in a fabulous investigation. An original scenario plunges them into the fantastic world of Christmas: Santa Claus has vanished into thin air, presents have disappeared... To complete this unusual mission, your guests will need to show their cohesion and have fun at the same time.
It's easy to set up a Christmas party on your premises. You can also opt for an outdoor Espace Game before getting together with your colleagues for a festive meal. Whether you're in the city or the provinces, qualified service providers will help you set up this enigma.

10) Christmas the Spanish way

An original Christmas party, even for a small group, is perfectly feasible. If your company doesn't have a large number of employees, and some of them are not from your region, or even better, are from far away, opt for an unusual Christmas meal. Ask each participant to bring a dish typical of their region.
Between gustatory discovery and conviviality, this participative meal is the best way to create links between your employees, who will be happy to share this festive moment in a spirit of goodwill.

11) Corporate Christmas cruise

Treat your guests to an original corporate Christmas event. A cruise aboard a boat or barge allows you to discover or rediscover your region. Your employees will be sure to appreciate this wonderful and surprising excursion.
In this unusual, even intimate setting, it's easy to get to know each other better. Particularly if you combine this special moment with team-building activities, and why not with a taste of Christmas?

12) Company seminar in the snow

If you want to give your staff an unforgettable Christmas memory, a company seminar in the mountains is a great way to get away from it all. During this real breath of fresh air, numerous activities will enable them to experience fabulous moments of sharing and cohesion, true to the corporate culture you hold so dear.
Snowshoe trekking, dog sledding, igloo building... Your days end in a cosy gîte, around a well-deserved hearty meal.

13) Culinary activities

What if everyone had a hand in the dough? During a Christmas cookie or log-making workshop, participants are taken back to their childhood memories. Accompanied by a professional, they create the dessert of their choice. Finally, to spice up this creative activity, a randomly drawn jury chooses the most beautiful creation.
The icing on the cake is that, if your employees work remotely, this activity, organized in advance, can be carried out over video. Isn't this an excellent way of sharing a fun activity, which will in any case end with a tasting session?