Which party are you attending: Christmas or Year-End?
Listening to TV for news and events, and even co-workers or students are busy talking about the special occasions that they are soon to attend or have attended, the party which everyone knows about.
During the early days, it was simply called Christmas Party, because it held before the school break for Christmas holidays. However, as time passed by, the party’s name was gradually changed.
It is now referred to as Year-End Party, and sometimes with “and Thanksgiving Party.”
But why the change, and what are the differences between the two names which refer to the same party, in essence?
According to one explanation the HTW found in the internet, “A Christmas party; specifically refers to a celebration focused around the Christmas holiday, while a “year-end party” is a broader term encompassing the end of the year, which could include Christmas but is not limited to it, making it a more inclusive option if not everyone celebrates Christmas.”
There, clearly, “if not everyone celebrates Christmas”, meaning if not all attendees are believing in Christmas- the Birth of Jesus Christ, or they are not Catholics.
Connecteam.com, meanwhile, said “Christmas party is a workplace celebration at the end of the year, held around or near Christmas days, to commemorate the season.” It also added, “It can also be combined with a year-end company review, bonuses, gifts, and other forms of company reflection or employee recognition.” Evidence of these are the wrapped gifts at the stage of the party venue, the big and surprise prizes waiting to be claimed by raffle and games winners.
And of course, the exchange gifts, wherein to remember the three kings that offered gifts for the newly born Child Jesus.
A year-end party is a social gathering to celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of the next one. They are often held by businesses, organizations, schools, or social groups. eduTinker said, the purpose of a year-end party is to bring people together to celebrate the end of the year and to reflect on the events and experiences of the past 12 months. It can be formal or informal, and they may be held in a variety of locations, including homes, restaurants, hotels, or other venues.
The size and scale of a year-end party will depend on the group organizing the event, the budget, and the number of people attending.
Christmas Party or Year-End Party both have the same purpose, to be happy for the coming Christmas season. And no matter how one celebrate: as year-end party or as the traditional Christmas Party, is basically not an issue anymore.
As long as the people attending the party carry in their heart the essence of camaraderie, love and support for the company, organization or school they belong, the true meaning of all shall always be for the Lord, God we praise and adore.
Hear’s To Watch is greeting every one Merry Christmas. May our Year-End be worth our hardship and perseverance to accomplished our goal for the year.
