When you think of Thanksgiving, what are some of the traditions that come to mind? Many think of turkey, large amounts of food (oh man, the food is so good!), football, Black Friday shopping, and family. Like most holidays in America, this holiday often becomes commercialized and the true essence is lost.
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful – grateful for our family, friends, and lives. Because of this, Thanksgiving should most definitely be celebrated in the office. Be thankful for where your company is at, be thankful for the co-workers you have, and be thankful for another year in business.
To help you celebrate Thanksgiving in the office, we’ve pulled together a few different Thanksgiving party ideas that will make for a gobblin’ good time!
All good Thanksgiving parties include an office potluck. Take your potluck to the next level by making it themed. You can get pretty creative with these – so have fun!
Download our free, helpful Potluck Sign Up Sheet for your next potluck.
Do more with your Thanksgiving potlucks by including other grateful activities, like spreading the appreciation with our free Thanksgiving themed Print ‘N Posts.
Sometimes classics are better left alone, but not in this case! We found four recipes that take Thanksgiving favorites and give them a whole new look.
For more recipes suitable for a potluck at work, check out our Pinterest board and don’t forget a festive drink – free downloadable recipes here!
Why should all the fun be had at home? Here are two Thanksgiving games you can play at work.
This game comes from the genius of Medium, and we can’t love it more.
All you need are pumpkins (we like the idea of the hall version of this game), empty 2-liter bottles, and a spirit to win!
Set up the pins like you would in bowling down a hallway and take turns rolling the pumpkins to get a strike!
Laughter and fun are guaranteed.
Small Stuff Counts created this Mad Libs game, and it is a great game to play while everyone is enjoying the chili!
Download the free printables here and get ready for a good time!
The food is figured out and the games are decided, but how should the office be decorated for Thanksgiving? We’ve thought of a few ideas for that too.
Gather seasonal flowers and arrange them in a hollowed-out pumpkin. These arrangements can be displayed throughout the office and brighten up any space! We love this design!
Okay, it’s way cuter than it sounds but these hanging leaves would be the perfect Thanksgiving touch to any cubicle or office! Check out this DIY décor idea from Happiness is Homemade here.
Since pumpkin pie is basically the best part of Thanksgiving, create your own garland in honor of it and proudly display it around the office. Our favorite pumpkin pie banner comes from Say Yes – get their DIY instructions here.
With Thanksgiving being a time of gratefulness, it’s important that you give thanks to those around you in the office. Thanks for busting their butts to hit deadlines, for helping you finish that important project, and always being a cheerleader for you. Here are some ways you can say thanks.
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Need help planning your holiday party as well? We’ve got you covered with the dos and don’ts to help keep you off Santa’s naughty list! Check out our party planning blog!