You know, all this hassle could probably be done away with by simply making the holiday party a potluck. That way, the vegans, diabetics, etc. could all have something to eat. The problems with the AA could be solved by simply not serving alcohol at the main party.

Also, if Ramadan is happening at the same time, it would be a very good idea to hold your Holiday Party in the evening, when there are no religious compunctions against eating.

Holiday party decorations should involve symbols of all three major winter holidays - a menorah, dreidels, and a kinara as well as a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. As for music, hiring a DJ is probably a good idea.

Follow these handy instructions and you can avoid having a crisis like the one in the OP.

- Maha "the hlidays ought to be happy" Vailo

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