French Christmas Celebration Part 2
Virginie Fayad
Dishes might include roast turkey with chestnuts or roast goose, oysters, foie gras, lobster, venison and cheeses. For dessert, a chocolate sponge cake log called a bûche de Noël is normally eaten. Another celebration, in some parts of France, is that 13 different desserts are eaten!
In France, the holiday season brings about a wonderful mix oftraditions and festivities. Among these customs, games hold aspecial place, creating moments of joy and friendly competitionduring Christmas gatherings. Here are five games that are embracedas part of French Christmas celebrations, adding an extra layer offun to the seasonal cheer.
The Christmas party is, first and foremost, a chance to celebrate the hard work of all members of staff throughout the year, and it is vital that all colleagues feel included in the celebrations, not just those who celebrate Christmas. There should be no expectation or requirement to drink alcohol, or even to attend the party. Wherever possible provide a full selection of soft drinks for colleagues who choose not to drink alcohol, and include plenty of halal, kosher, vegan and vegetarian food options on the menu. Don't leave yourself open to any religious discrimination claims from employees who are indirectly excluded from the event. Make sure that all colleagues are invited, including those who are on sick leave, maternity leave, adoption leave or any other type of leave. Don't let anyone feel left out of the fun! Equally employees should not feel pressurised to attend the party, particularly when it is outside of working hours and they may have childcare or similar commitments.
Finally, employers do not want to be accused of being the "fun police" and so getting the communication right is key. As stated earlier Christmas parties are a time for celebration and reward for all the hard work over the course of the year, it is important that this message is not lost when setting the parameters of what is expected behaviour.
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