It's the holiday season and its been decided that you're going to have your office friends over for a Christmas party. Try these best company Christmas party ideas to liven up everyone in your party.

Light the fireplace; put on your favorite Christmas CD; hang mistletoe in every doorway, and you are ready to begin. Depending on how many friends you have invited, you will either choose a sit-down dinner or a buffet. Most often, buffet is the method of choice. Don't forget to write on your invitations: "Bring a Dish to Share".

What Will Be Served In Your Party?

You can order a 12 foot sub or hero of your choice. Either hot or cold, it will be enough to serve all your guests. Or, you can make your own dish and invite everyone else to bring something special, as well. Some examples of popular side dishes are: pigs in a blanket; stuffed mushrooms; chicken rolls, or bite-sized cheese puffs which come in a variety of flavors, as well as knishes. Have an assorted array of wines, colas, water, and of course, eggnog.

How Will You Serve the Buffet?

Set up a separate table in your dining room or living room. Place all of the foods on the table. Add Christmas paper plates, napkins, and your good flatware at the beginning of the table. This way, your guests can take a paper dish, napkin and utensil and proceed directly to the food. Tip: This makes cleaning up easier for you, too.

Now to make your dining table appealing to the eyes, here are some tips. Use a tablecloth made of solid colors; either green, red or white. Put a Christmas placemat under each dish. Your centerpiece can be a crystal bowl filled with Christmas balls. Beside the centerpiece, put a pair Christmas candles. One way to make your tablecloth stand out is to pin garland at the edges of the tablecloth.

What Fun Games Can be Played?

After the buffet and dessert, it's time for some party games. Adults may enjoy charades or a Christmas sing-a-long. Or you could play musical chairs with a twist. Have the men get down on one knee, while the women walk around them to the tune of jingle bells. When the music stops, each woman has to sit on a man's knee. This game is so much fun, that your guests will laugh until they cry.

Lastly, Christmas isn't Christmas without Santa. Get someone to wear a Santa villain costume. Have him wear the typical Santa Clause white hair and mustache. He could give away gag gifts, or anything that's funny and nice. No gifts for the naughty ones. This will be one party everyone in the company will remember.

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