CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
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playlists of favourite festive tunes, or hosting light-hearted quizzes that everyone can join in from anywhere. It’s about inclusivity too - recognising that not everyone celebrates Christmas in the same way, but most people enjoy the chance to connect, reflect, and end the year on a positive note. KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE So, has Christmas in the workplace changed? Definitely. But has the magic gone? Not at all. The rituals may look different - fewer crowded pubs, more online gift swaps; fewer fairy lights across every desk, more creative home office decorations - but the spirit is still there. What really matters is the sense of community and celebration,
And let’s face it, nobody misses the frantic last-minute dash to the shops on the way to work! THE RISE OF FESTIVE COFFEE BREAKS The days of spontaneous lunchtime drinks down the pub may be fewer - partly thanks to hybrid timetables, partly because many of us have got used to different routines. But festive catchups haven’t disappeared, they’ve just evolved. Now it might be a virtual “Christmas cuppa” on Zoom, a morning coffee-and-mince-pie meet-up in the office kitchen, or a Friday afternoon “mingle” that includes those at home dialling in with their own glass of fizz. These moments of connection matter more than ever. After all, Christmas at work has never just been about the traditions
themselves - it’s been about the laughter, the bonding, and that sense of shared winding-down before the year ends. CHRISTMAS JUMPERS - STILL GOING STRONG If there’s one tradition that has stood the test of time, it’s the Christmas jumper. Whether you’re working from home or in the office, pulling on something fabulously festive is a guaranteed mood
however it takes shape. Whether it’s clinking glasses over Zoom, swapping gifts via courier, or simply putting on that glittery jumper for your Thursday meeting, Christmas at work is still a time to spread joy, share laughs, and remind ourselves of the connections that make our jobs more than just work. So this December, embrace the new traditions alongside the old. Put the fairy
“THE WORLD OF WORK MAY HAVE CHANGED, BUT CHRISTMAS SPIRIT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE”
lights up (even if it’s just around your monitor), dig out that novelty mug, and don’t be afraid to hit “unmute” to belt out a Christmas tune or two. The world of work may have changed, but Christmas spirit never goes out of style.
booster. National Christmas Jumper Day (this year on 12th December) remains a firm fixture in many workplaces, with proceeds going to charity too. Hybrid working hasn’t slowed it down - if anything, the move to video calls has given people even more reason to go bold with their knitwear, knowing only the top half is visible! FINDING NEW WAYS TO CELEBRATE
Perhaps the biggest change since Covid is that Christmas at work has become less about “big events” and more about small, meaningful moments. Instead of one big office do, businesses are focusing on little touches: sending advent calendars to staff, sharing
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