Let’s get this party started! The holidays are just around the corner. Instead of having the same “cookie cutter” event year after year, with the same games and format, why not try something new to wow your colleagues? Whether you have a virtual party, want a relaxed get-together, or have a fancy soiree, this list of holiday party themes for work can help you host a truly memorable event.
Murder Mystery Party
Adding a touch of theatrics can make your holiday office party really stand out with a Christmas-themed Murder Mystery Party. Live actors can add an extra level of excitement and keep the ball rolling to help your guests involved and make everyone a part of the plot.
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Chocolate Party
There’s nothing sweeter than a chocolate party. A chocolate party is a holiday party where the main focus is on chocolate. This can be anything from a simple gathering with a few sweet treats to an all-out Willy Wonka-esque extravaganza complete with a chocolate fountain and every type of chocolate imaginable.
Chocolate cream pies, german chocolate cake, brownie ice cream sandwiches, dark chocolate truffles. The possibilities are endless. Consider renting a chocolate fountain. This can be the party’s centerpiece and will give people a chance to dip everything from strawberries to pretzels in the deliciousness.
Pirate Christmas
Arrrrre ye looking for a way to get yer colleagues in the holiday spirit? Then ye need a pirate Christmas party! How can you do a Pirate holiday themed party? It’s simple: decorate your office like a ship, serve up some rum-based cocktails, and make sure everyone is dressed like a pirate!
Walking into the office on the day of the party, you should feel like you’re stepping onto a ship. Decorate the office with seafaring items like nets, shells, and oars. No pirate ship is complete without a skull and crossbones flag. As for the food, there are a few options. One is to do traditional Christmas dishes with a pirate twist. Another is to stick with seafood since it’s what pirates would eat. Options include fish and chips, shrimp cocktails, clams casino, or crab cakes.
Tropical Tiki Party
Mele Kalikimaka! This fun theme is perfect for getting everyone in the festive spirit. Start by decorating your space with palm trees, hibiscus flowers, seashells, and another tiki-themed décor. You can even hang some pool floaties around the office.
For music? It’s gotta have a ukulele and slide guitar! Set the mood by playing some Polynesianinspired tunes. To really get your colleagues in the party mood, make sure to do a little tiki dance!
As for food, you can’t go wrong with any Luau foods. Staple foods are Hawaiian-style grilled chicken, rice, accessible fruits like pineapple and watermelon, and of course—piña coladas! Don’t forget the little umbrellas to garnish each drink.
Ugly Sweaters and Holiday Cocktails Party
At an ugly Christmas sweater party, you can have lots of fun playing games like “Pin the Tail on the Reindeer” or “Donut Eating Competition”. There are a variety of ugly sweater competitions you can have, like “Best Ugly Sweater,” “Worst Ugly Sweater,” or even “Ugliest Ugly Christmas Sweater.”
Another idea is to have a photo booth set up so people can take goofy pictures in their sweaters. And, of course, no holiday party would be complete without festive cocktails! Spiked eggnog, anyone? No one will be bored with all the fun games and festive drinks!
Gatsby-Inspired Party
Jazz up your holiday get-together with a roaring 20s theme. For a more sophisticated holiday party, take inspiration from The Great Gatsby. Imagine a speakeasy full of cocktail gowns, twirly mustaches, monocles, and fedoras! It’ll be a holiday party to remember. Think glitz and glam with lots of gold and sparkle. You can even have a “Best Dressed” competition to get people out. Serve up some delicious 1920s-inspired cocktails like gin martinis or champagne punches.
White Elephant Gift Exchange Party
A white elephant gift exchange is a popular party game where people bring gifts and then take turns choosing one from a pile. The goal is to either find the best gift or the worst gift, depending on how you want to play. This is a great party game because it’s both funny and festive.
To make it more holiday-themed, you can ask people to bring only gifts that are under $5 or have a secret Santa gift exchange instead. Either way, your colleagues are sure to have a blast at this type of party.
1970s Disco Fever Party
The 70s are back! Have they ever left? Revive the disco days with a themed party that will have your colleagues shaking their groove thang all night long.
To get started, you’ll want to send out invitations that set the tone for the party. You can find some great, retro-inspired designs online or at your local party supply store. As far as decorations go, consider glitter, sequins, and anything else that sparkles. You can find a lot of great disco-themed decor at your local party store or online. Balloons are always a good idea, and you can even get ones that say things like, “Dance the night away!”
Cowboy/Western Party
Cowboys may not be the first thing you think of when you start brainstorming about holiday party theme ideas, but it pays to think outside the box. Pony up for your next holiday office party and see how much fun your colleagues will have! Y’all are sure to have a rootin’ tootin’ good time. There are plenty of ways to make it interesting. You can have horseshoe and ladder toss games, serve up some BBQ, and let your guests try their hand at roping. You could also have a photo op area for custom wanted posters, play classic western tunes, and serve delicious cowboy cuisine.
1990s Grunge Christmas
Sassy socks, flannel shirts, ripped jeans, chockers, and baby tees were some of the most popular fashion trends. Pop culture was dominated by shows like Friends, Seinfeld, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. And who could forget about Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Snoop Dogg?
To throw a 1990s Grunge Christmas party, start by decorating your office with some of the most iconic items and symbols of the decade. You can put up posters of some of the most popular 1990s TV shows and movies. Party on Garth!
Wrapping Up
The main challenge with planning a themed holiday party is to find something that everyone can enjoy. After all, the holidays are a time to celebrate together and reflect on our success. We hope this list inspires you to plan an awesome holiday party that your colleagues will love. And if you are looking to plan the perfect murder party, let us do it for you. We take care of everything so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself. Contact us to learn more!
