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It is that time of year again, annual holiday parties are around the corner. We are all starved for some festive spirit as the year ends. If you are a host, you probably want to keep it interesting and upbeat. To help you in your event planning journey for the year end festivities, we have compiled a list of our favorite event ideas, themes and activities. These are just some ways to ensure that your guests do not watch the clock or find themselves bored and ready to go home. After all the aim is to entertain, spread some holiday cheer and build some team spirit in the process, whether it is for family, friends or colleagues.
The following games, themes, activities and ideas can be minimised, supersized and are basically perfect for every type of event and venue:
- Small office Christmas parties
- Corporate Christmas parties
- Friend and family Christmas gatherings
- Client appreciation events
Games
Children are not the only ones that love games, adults love them too! Incorporate on of these top Christmas games for some extra entertainment and fun.
Holiday Bingo
Simply Head on over to Google and search Free Christmas Bingo printable. This is an easy, cost-effective game to play during your party.
Tree Decorating Competition
What better way to encourage teamwork and togetherness, than with a good tree decorating session?
How it works?
- You will need Mini Christmas trees and assorted decorations
- Split your guests into teams
- Give them 15 minutes to decorate their tree
- Each team explain their design
- Creativity wins the prize!
Gingerbread House Build-off
Find a local baker to supply you with some gingerbread kits that include frosting and fun candies for decorating.
Allocate a time limit, work in teams or as individuals (see how many gingerbread kits your budget allows), snap plenty of pics and declare a winner with the most skill in gingerbread house building.
Never ho-ho-have I ever
If you are not familiar with the traditional game of “never have I ever” it is an icebreaker game that has players fess up to past deeds. Never ho-ho-have I Ever is the Christmas version of that game.
The game starts with players holding up ten fingers, or “reindeer antlers.” Participants take turns making statements that start with “neer have I ever…” Player who are guilt of commiting the act must lower one finger. The game continues until only one player remains, or , if playing with a larger group, after a certain number of rounds.
Prompt ideas, Never have I ever…
- Regifted a present
- Ruined a Christmas surprise ecuase I snooped
- Kissed someone under mistletoe
- Broken up with someone on Christmas day
- Been to the hospital on Christmas
- Accidentally drank alcoholic punch
- Enjoyed fruit cake
- Dressed up like an elf
- Forgotten to buy somebody a gift
- Watched ‘home alone’ on Christmas eve
- Threatended my children tha Santa was not coming
This or That
An effective, get to know each other game. In this game the participants choose between two related, typically opposite options. They can move to one side of the room or communicate the choice.
Some holiday This or That prompts:
- Store bought presents or homemade gifts
- Gingerbread or sugar cookies
- Snoop for presents or wait to be surprised
- Open presents the night before Christmas or Christmas morning
- Christmas tree up in November or December
- Travel or stay home for the holidays
- Christmas shopping done months in advance or day before shopping
Themes
Christmas Around the World
With inclusivity in mind, this theme highlights ways different cultures celebrate the holiday.Research celebrations in different nations. Gather appropriate foods and drinks, decorations, entertainment and music ( eg. Christmas carols in different languages)
Not Quite new Years
Instead of a Christmas party, you can have a New Years themed bash for your office party. It is a more inclusive option and is also a way to end the current year and start a new one.
Champagne, noisemakers, resolutions and maybe even a faux countdown.
Christmas carnival
If you are big on Christmas parties and want to include the entire family, your colleagues coworkers and everybody you know, this is for you.
Think Christmas Themed Game booths, jumping castles, tractor rides, petting zoos, Christmas village out of plywood, photo-booths, Christmas outfits and resounding festive music.
Merry Movie night
A party that is low-key, but social and not high pressure. Everybody loves a good Christmas movie and popcorn!
Set up a projector in a marquee tent with some comfortable seating and snacks, party sorted. This idea is especially great when including the kiddies
Movie suggestions:
- Home alone
- Klaus
- Jingle Jangle
- The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
- Christmas in Connecticut
Activities and ideas
Take your event to the next level with these activities:
* Holiday Miracles
Because Christmas is all about giving.
Hold a silent auction with proceeds that go to worthy community organization Or hold a toy and clothing drive amongst your guests. This could even be a volunteering event for half a day at a local old age home, animal welfare centre or homeless shelter.
* White elephant exchange
Ditch the secret Santa swaps. White elephant exchange are fun and participants also have the option of stealing gifts from other players.
* Holiday photo-booth
* Card Crafting
Set up a card crafting station. This adds a handson element and guest get to take home a souvenir to send to family or friends.
* Gourmet Hot Cocoa bar
* Candy Bar/Cookie Bar
Why go through all the effort? Going above and beyond at your event will show your employees, friends or family that they are loved and appreciated. What more could we ask for, then knowing we have brought cheer into another persons life.
From our Rams Hiring family to yours, we hope to have inspired you in creating a warm, loving, fun atmosphere at your next event.
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WOW gatherings in your garden size marquee tent.
South Africa is all about being outdoors, braaiing, socializing and celebrating. With the recent onset of Covid-19 many people, businesses and organizations have felt frustrated and deprived, because they are not able to live life and share the spirit that comes so naturally to us.
We have had to adapt and become accustomed to only the odd get together, because keeping your distance might not always be possible if the space you occupy is limited and more so in winter when we are ushered indoors by our chill.
An often-overlooked alternative is a garden sized marquee tent to create extra usable indoor/outdoor space. “Extra room” for your home, office, business, or organization with enough coverage to protect us from weather and enough ventilation to help us avoid potentially spreading the dreaded virus is a clever way to make small gatherings possible and a little more special.
It could also be useful for businesses to collaborate and invest in a marquee as a shared resource for their gatherings, or as an asset to sub-hire for events.
We find it noteworthy to realize how useful and flexible such an area can be and how necessary it is now. Investing in a temporary or permanent tent structure as an extension on your property will provide a comfortable and elegant space for you, your family, your guests, your customers, and colleagues to enjoy and engage.
Now, let us share some simple, affordable ideas to make those small get togethers in your marquee tent a little bit more special.
- Lustrous Lighting and lanterns – your space can instantly be transformed into a spectacular venue by clever use of lights. And elegance does not have to be expensive – strung fairy lights are effective and easily manipulated to create a magical overhead canopy. Birdcage lanterns positioned around a marquee or open floor is equally dramatic.
Simple paper lanterns hung from the ceiling is another cost-effective way to create the wow factor.
- Balloons and Bunting – harness a theme or colour scheme with DIY bunting and some helium balloons to add glamour to an occasion.Balloon arches work well at an entrance.
Framed tents are easy add-ons to existing structures and absolutely no drilling is required because it is free standing. It will instantly give you much needed space and neatly fitted over any door. It is literally like having an extra room.
Speak to us, we have been in the business for about 50 years. Rams hiring solution can give your advice on sizing, costs, delivery, and erection options. Click here to contact us.
Quick garden party idea:
A garden marquee could be a perfect setting for a ‘secret cinema’ using a projector and sound bar, bean bags and some popcorn.