Yeah, yeah…I know it’s only late September but now is the time to secure the services of a top professional DJ for your corporate Christmas party.
Below are a few tips to ensure your big festive shindig is the best it can possibly be!
Book A Professional!
I know it sounds a bit obvious, but around Christmas time there are a lot of have-a-go DJ heroes prepared to step up behind the decks and give you their version of a good time! Handing over the responsibility of hosting the party to someone who usually looks after the client accounts probably isn’t the best option. Booking a professional gives you someone who is unbiased in both their music selection and any connection with the staff. I’ve heard many horror stories of inappropriate behaviour over the microphone once a few drinks have been imbibed! And of course, a professional Christmas party DJ won’t be drinking!
Eat A Decent Lunch Beforehand!
A light salad and a diet coke from M&S really won’t work if you’re planning to have a skinful at the Christmas Party! Make sure you eat a hearty lunch…loads of carbs and protein in preparation for the long haul ahead. If you don’t, one bottle of wine later and you’ll be crying/singing/falling asleep before they’ve even started playing the Christmas bangers!
Dress To Impress…But Keep It Classy!
We’ve all been there. The outfit in the wardrobe that you’re dying to wear but it’s not your usual style…a bit daring or a bit loud…DON’T DO IT! Turning up at your staff party in something way out of your comfort zone will leave you massively self-conscious all night, not to mention the reaction and gossip of colleagues for weeks to come afterwards! Stick to what you know best, with maybe a bit of added glitter!
Social Media – Have A Black-Out On Your Night Out!
Take a well-deserved break from documenting your every move on social media by keeping your phone in your pocket or your bag and have a great time without the need for validation from the outside world. Toilet selfies, uncomfortable poses with the boss or naff blurred pictures of colleagues dancing are of no benefit to anyone! If you really want decent photographs, ask the boss to bring in a pro photographer and you can all review them in the office next week before they get as far as social media! There’s also the risk that you’ll capture some ‘inappropriate’ shots that could get colleagues in hot water back home! Finally, definitely do not post your pics to the official company Facebook or Insta page…at least until you’ve cleared them with the right people!
Don’t Talk Shop!
There are a helluva lot of promises made at office parties that have no substance in the workplace when you return! Wine & beer does wonderful things to the ego so please avoid talking about any employment grievances, pay rises or workloads and just dance the night away! If you’re the boss, it’s even more important to reel in your grandiose position and the temptation to impress the youngest staff members with your big plans for growth in the next twelve months, all whilst spilling bubbly down yourself and trying to remember the steps to ‘Candy’ by Cameo!
Leave The Friends Comfort Zone & Embrace The Fun!
See that quiet and shy colleague sitting alone? Invite them into your circle of fun, even if it’s just for one night…it is Christmas after all! Talk to everyone, dance with anyone, lose yourself on the dance floor and join in some of the silly games – you never know, you might actually start having fun! Cast your working life aside for one night, sing at the top of your (magnificent) voice and soak up the Christmas spirit!
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A Brief History of Christmas Jumpers
The Christmas jumper has become a December staple. Once just a knitted winter layer, it’s now a festive tradition that mixes charm, chaos, and comedy. But this seasonal fashion favourite didn’t start off with flashing lights and dancing reindeer.
Woolly Beginnings
Long before they were covered in tinsel and puns, jumpers were simply about staying warm. In colder parts of Europe, people wore thick, patterned sweaters with wintry designs like snowflakes and deer. These weren’t made with Christmas in mind; they were just practical and cosy.
1950s and 60s: Festive Hints Appear
When television became part of everyday life, Christmas-themed knitwear quietly started showing up. Entertainers and singers sometimes wore jumpers with a subtle nod to the season. Think soft wool, snowflake patterns, and just a hint of sparkle. These were more about feeling snug than making a statement.
1980s: No Holding Back
By the 1980s, subtlety disappeared. Funny Christmas jumpers became louder, brighter, and proudly tacky. TV presenters and celebrities wore them with gusto. Red, green, and gold ruled the day, and novelty designs took centre stage. What started as a cosy tradition turned into full-on festive fashion.
1990s: The Cringe Phase
By the 1990s, the jumper had lost its cool. It became the punchline of Christmas photos, something your mum insisted you wear for family dinner. They still existed, but were mostly associated with dodgy gifts and forced smiles.
2000s and 2010s: The Ironic Comeback
Then came the revival. This time, people wore them for laughs. “Ugly Christmas jumper” parties became a trend, and the more ridiculous the design, the better. Shops caught on and started making jumpers designed to be over the top. Lights, sequins, and cheeky slogans were all fair game.
What was once cringeworthy became fun again, with people leaning into the silliness.
Today: A Festive Staple
Now, Christmas jumpers are everywhere. They’re worn at work parties, school events, and charity fundraisers like Christmas Jumper Day. There’s one for every personality, from traditional fair isle to full novelty chaos.
What started as practical knitwear has turned into one of the most recognisable signs that the festive season has arrived.
