Not only does NBC's hit TV show, "The Office", entertain us each week with a brilliant cast and hilarious plots, they have changed the way America celebrates in the workplace.
I secretly aspire to be Angela Martin, the office party, planning pro on the show. Her "Nutcracker Christmas Party" was a classic! I became a fan of "The Office" when my husband worked on the show's prop team for many episodes that featured parties. Putting together an office party in your actual place of work can be tricky. If you're not hiring a caterer, or ordering take-out, hot food needs to be microwaveable or toaster-oven friendly. And the cube-farm set up can create decorating challenges.
I secretly aspire to be Angela Martin, the office party, planning pro on the show. Her "Nutcracker Christmas Party" was a classic! I became a fan of "The Office" when my husband worked on the show's prop team for many episodes that featured parties. Putting together an office party in your actual place of work can be tricky. If you're not hiring a caterer, or ordering take-out, hot food needs to be microwaveable or toaster-oven friendly. And the cube-farm set up can create decorating challenges.

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Drink: Spike hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps or Bailey's Irish Cream, and offer a variety of toppings like whipped cream, sprinkles, and candy cane stir sticks.
Drink: Spike hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps or Bailey's Irish Cream, and offer a variety of toppings like whipped cream, sprinkles, and candy cane stir sticks.

"The Office" had some great ideas for their decor.
Create a table display with wooden soldier nutcrackers of various shapes and sizes in the center of your conference room table.
Create a table display with wooden soldier nutcrackers of various shapes and sizes in the center of your conference room table.

The key to the games is to make it delicious and involve everyone.
Steps
- Cookie Swap. Each employee brings a dozen cookies for the buffet. Cookies are munched during the party and then collected by all to take home.















