by keith grossman, esq.
oliday parties are a tradition for as long as we can all remember. Some memorable holiday parties have been featured in classic movies such as “When Harry Met Sally”, “A Christmas Story” and “It’s a Wonderful Life”.
According to Erica Sklarek, Assistant Director of Sales for the Glasshouses, a New York event space, holiday parties are a priority in 2021. According to a recent survey from consulting firm PwC, most consumers will spend an average of $218 on holiday activities and entertainment in 2021, which is an increase in past spending.
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Other classic movies have given us inspiration, such as hot chocolate, candy canes and big marshmallows, as featured in “Polar Express”.
Jeannie Cummings, a Southwest Florida event planner for both corporations and charities is seeing parties and events return to the area. “My clients are wanting to reconnect this holiday season in new and festive ways. House parties and celebrity appearances are popular, and ‘giving back’ is often a component. Hotels I’m working with are also seeing solid bookings straight through the holiday season.”
Some parties didn’t go so well, like in “Die Hard”. But we’re not talking about those parties because it’s time to plug in the flux capacitor, get this baby up to 88 miles per hour, and go Back to the Parties! People are craving the fun and frivolity of a good holiday party. Companies host parties to show employees they value their hard work and celebrate their company’s accomplishments.
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