January Christmas Parties

Why hold your Christmas party in January? 

It might seem a little strange to be celebrating Christmas all over again in January, but there are some good reasons why holding a January Christmas Party makes complete sense:

1. Everyone is busy in December

The preparation for Christmas can be a manic and stressful time for many people. There’s not just the buying of presents, food preparation and decorations to consider. People’s social schedules can be very busy, too. It can seem impossible to fit everything in. The Christmas Party can easily become a distraction, and one that people attend only out of obligation.

If you work in an industry such as hospitality or retail, it could be the business's busiest time of the year, and celebrating in January after a successful month could just be the ticket. 

2. Start as you mean to go on

What better way to kick-start the New Year than a team get-together? It's a fantastic opportunity to motivate your team and look ahead to the targets and challenges of the year ahead. You could also use it as a team-building exercise to help your team bond and work more efficiently together. 

3. Beat Blue Monday

By contrast, everybody tends to feel a bit deflated post-Christmas. It’s very much an ‘After the show is over’ feeling. January is a dark, long month. It contains officially the most depressing day of the year - the third Monday of the month, ‘Blue Monday’. If ever there was a month when people need their spirits lifted, it’s January. 

4. Easier to schedule

Event venue diaries can fill very quickly in December. January is a much quieter month for bookings. This means there are some great deals to be had.  You can also mean you are more likely to be able to book your favourite entertainer.