The Holiday Party From...

December 5, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - And for every one who has ever planned - - - or attended - - - or ever thought about attending - - - an office holiday party - - -

Here's an interesting email chain of just how complicated it can be to accommodate - - - everyone!

Editor's Note: I'm reasonably sure what follows is wholly fictional, and it is certainly meant in good fun. No offense intended - and, hopefully, none taken...

You can follow the chain back through the links here - I hope you'll enjoy the "journey" and get a big laugh...maybe share it...or parts of it, anyway...at YOUR holiday party!

Here goes...

FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director

Holiday party planning

MEMO TO ALL EMPLOYEES

RE: Christmas PARTY ON DEC. 23RD

DATE: DEC. 1ST

I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23, starting at noon in the banquet room at Luigi's Open Pit Barbecue. No-host bar, but plenty of eggnog! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols…feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 P.M. Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time, however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees! A special announcement will be made by our CEO at that time!

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Patty

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