Christmas

We thought it would be a jolly ol’ time to round up some lists of top favorite Christmas foods, music and movies surrounding the holiday from a variety of creative sources. Enjoy and share!

We are so grateful for our family, friends, employees, customers and partners. Thank you for your support all year round! Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Top 5 Christmas Carols (New York Public Library)

While the list has 18, here are the top 5, according to the author.

• Deck the Halls
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas
• Jingle Bells
• Angels We Have Heard on High
• Children, Go Where I Send Thee

7 Favorite Christmas Candies (Yummy Bazaar)

While the list has 15, here are some top favorites from around the world.

• Candy Canes
• Marzipan Figurines
• Nougat
• Peppermint Bark
• Dominostein
• Chocolate Bonbons & Truffles
• Szaloncukor

Top 10 Christmas Movies (Rotten Tomatoes)

The list goes to 100(!), but here are the top ranking 10. Rotten Tomatoes is known for its critics ratings, so you may not see your personal favorite (Elf – #25 or The Family Stone – #98).

• Meet Me in St. Louis
• The Shop Around the Corner
• Miracle on 34th Street
• Tangerine
• Klaus
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Little Women
• Die Hard
• Carol
• It’s a Wonderful Life

Top 12 Classic Christmas Foods (Purewow)

As people who love food, we know this is a very subjective category. So much is based on tradition and where you live, but thought this was a creative and witty list. Here are the foods that broke their top 10 (out of 32).

• Peppermint Bark (the only item to make 2 of our lists)
• Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Potatoes
• Hot Cocoa
• Gravy
• Fudge
• Roast Beef
• Pecan Pie
• Pheasant
• Brie with Literally Anything
• Green Bean Casserole
• Coquito
• Dinner Rolls

They seemed to shy away from the known classics (turkey #17 and ham #19), but we know the truth…they are always traditional, delicious and amazing.

Merry Christmas!

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Let the fun commence! Here are 10 ideas for throwing year-end festivities in your workplace. This time of year can be stressful, but also full of gratitude, wonder and joy! Set the tone with simple, impactful festivities that spread the spirit!

Not only do year-end festivities offer a way to have some fun, but they are a strategic way to show employee appreciation and enhance employee engagement. Be true to your culture — what would be authentic and enjoyable? Tap some creative minds and enjoy the process!

Top 10 Year-End Festivities

Volunteer together at a food pantry or host a holiday meal at a shelter. Bring employees together to give back to the community, offering unity, perspective and goodwill to all who participate.

Pre-Holiday Potluck. Invite everyone to bring a favorite dish to share, along with a recipe card so people can take photos and add new items to their holiday dinner menus. When the meal begins, ask leaders to kick off a roundtable discussion about what they’re grateful for and why.

 

Thank You Wall. Start a workplace tradition by dedicating a window or whiteboard to a collection of heartfelt messages. Supply colorful sticky notes and Sharpie pens. Ask employees to post at least 3 messages about anything or anyone they appreciate. Soon, the wall will be filled with a rainbow of positive energy that will brighten spirits.

 

Silent Auction for Charity. Give employees a chance to give back by leveraging fundraising strength from across your organization. Vote on a local program to support. Coordinate an online auction of goods and services contributed by individual employees. Low-cost online software solutions like BiddingOwl make it easy to manage.

 

Help each other. Nominate coworkers who could benefit from assistance with fall projects. Then let individuals or teams sign up to rake leaves, clean gutters, buy groceries, deliver a home-cooked meal or decorate team members’ front doors.

 

Give away fall flowers or plants that staff can take home for the holidays. For remote workers, arrange delivery or pick at a nearby Home Depot or nursery.

 

Winter Wonderland Virtual Photo Booth. Make it easy with backgrounds and a full-featured app like Snapbar. Or roll out your own on your meeting platform. Post images on the event chat board. Build an album to share at the party and beyond.

 

Gingerbread Contest. Host an in-office party and vote on which person or team created the best house. For remote teams, send pre-packaged gingerbread house pieces in advance. Ask everyone to post photos and vote for the online winner. Want guidance? Check specialists like Gingerbread Wars.

 

Holiday Bingo. Search online for holiday Bingo boards to send with invitations. Choose a coveted prize and announce it in advance, so everyone will be excited to participate.

 

Cookie Exchange. For an in-person party, be sure to note in invitations how many cookies to bring, so everyone can swap, taste and vote for their favorites. Prepare a special display table with signage for cookie and baker names. Order decorative boxes in advance so participants have a festive way to pack up their selections. And don’t forget to post all the recipes online!

We have many ideas for year-end festivities, as well as other events and gift-giving ideas in The Big List of Employee Appreciation Gift Ideas. Download it free today!

Learn More About gThankYou Certificates of Gratitude:

• Check out our Home Page
• See all our Gift Certificate Choices
• Watch our ‘About Us’ Video
• See what customers say in our Case Studies
• Look at our FAQ
• See our FREE customizable ‘thank you’ cards
• Reach us at 888-484-1658 or via info@gthankyou.com

Merry Christmas!

 

Merry Christmas and thank you! In the spirit of the holidays, it is fitting to share our gratitude with you.

We are passionate about the act of gratitude being a year-long commitment, but this time of year is always a little special. We have watched workplaces transform, leaders completely change direction, employees step up, and much more. We have lived and worked through a global pandemic, and we are here to reflect and forge forward.

As you gather with your colleagues, team members, friends and family, take a moment to savor these relationships. Support of one another is key in maintaining our mental health and wellness. Share a smile, a meal, a toast, a note of thanks. Tell everyone why you are grateful.

We have published a wide variety of blogs and resources this year and hope they have been helpful.

We have partnered with a wide variety of organizations to provide Gift Certificates that have filled the tables, fridges and pantries of people across the country.

We hope to offer inspiration as you build and maintain a culture of gratitude in your world – big or small.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas, full of cheer, warmth, happiness and gratitude. Thank you for your business, support, friendship and camaraderie.

 

 

The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper

So the shortest day came, and the year died,
And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world
Came people singing, dancing,
To drive the dark away.
They lighted candles in the winter trees;
They hung their homes with evergreen;
They burned beseeching fires all night long
To keep the year alive,
And when the new year’s sunshine blazed awake
They shouted, reveling.
Through all the frosty ages you can hear them
Echoing behind us—Listen!!
All the long echoes sing the same delight,
This shortest day,
As promise wakens in the sleeping land:
They carol, feast, give thanks,
And dearly love their friends,
And hope for peace.
And so do we, here, now,
This year and every year.
Welcome Yule!

Savor and enjoy every moment!

Our deepest gratitude,
Your Friends at gThankYou

Hurry, Check Employees Off Your List!

 

The holidays are upon us! But if you haven’t planned a special thank you, it’s not too late!

The holidays sneak up on us every year. But this year, with staffing shortfalls, supply chain issues, and a persistent pandemic, the holidays have arrived with even less warning than usual.

If you haven’t ordered employee holiday gifts yet, don’t despair! Order gThankYou Certificates of Gratitude today and have them in time to share for Christmas with your heartfelt gratitude.

Choose from a holiday meal centerpiece gift with a Turkey Or Ham voucher to the flexibility of a Grocery Certificate for a holiday spread of choice or, add joy with a fun pie or ice cream gift.

Whatever Certificate of Gratitude gift you choose, we work long hours to ship all orders same day. Expedited shipping options are available, so you can be sure to receive your gifts in time.

 

It’s Not Too Late!

gThankYou Certificates of Gratitude are fast, easy, affordable and easy to deliver on time. Check out our Case Studies and FAQ.

Order online or call us at 888-484-1658.

If you have a large company or distributed workplace, call us. We can help with volume pricing (all Certificates except Grocery) and custom logistics.

gThankYou Gift Certificates

• Are the modern way to participate in a timeless workplace holiday tradition. Employees can use their vouchers to choose the brands they want at their favorite stores.

 

• Can be easily personalized (for free!) with recipient and giver names. All orders come with optional Enclosure Cards (for free!), which you can customize with a message and your company logo.
  Check out our Christmas and Winter Enclosure Card designs.

 

• Fit in standard business-sized envelopes, perfect for distributing in person or with company mailings.

 

Not everything has gone smoothly this year. With gThankYou Certificates of Gratitude, employee gift-giving can be the rare exception. Order now while you still have time!

Make Your Gift-Giving Fun!

You might order in lunch for employees and hand them their Gift Certificates personally. You might have executives cook and/or serve the food. Host a virtual event, hybrid party or give everyone a well-deserved day off to go holiday grocery shopping (if they so choose)!

However you choose, be sure to share your gift with sincere appreciation and gratitude. It will not only make your recipient(s) feel great, but you too!

Year after year, gift certificates and gift cards are on top of the most appreciated employee gifts. With the knowledge that everyone loves a food gift from gThankYou, it’s a win-win!

How do you plan to reward hard-working employees this season? Let us help – it’s not too late!

 

Today’s headlines are full of crazy statistics about the workplace, with headlines like The Great Discontent ringing in our ears. Leaders are worried about retention rates, hiring, and assessing culture. While we understand the stress that accompanies these concerns, there is a bright light. This is an excellent opportunity! Let’s discuss what employees REALLY want for the holidays – your heartfelt appreciation for their hard work and loyalty.

This is the time to build a culture of gratitude. Thank those employees who have stuck through the hard times. Attract new talent by offering a culture that understands their needs. Build peer-to-peer and top-down communication channels and recognition that makes people feel valued.

As we dive right into the holiday season, gThankYou is here to help you share your appreciation. Personalized, heartfelt thanks is in demand and, together, we can deliver.

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‘Tis the season for festive spirits and holiday gift-giving! Wrap your holiday employee gifts in gratitude and watch as spirits rise and kindness become contagious in your workplace. At gThankYou, we are believers that the season isn’t simply about buying gifts and checking off a to-do item. It is the spirit of gratitude – thanking others for the role they play in your life or business. Sincerely, authentically and from the heart.

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.
– Melody Beattie

A well-designed, personalized gift with a heartfelt note of appreciation does add that special touch. It’s both meaningful and memorable making the recipient feel special and truly valued. Let’s face it, these days we all crave sincere appreciation.

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One of our favorite moments is when we unveil the new Enclosure Cards for Christmas and the winter holidays. It’s our own little version of the traditional tree-lighting. ?

This season, we have some exciting new designs to help you offer a meaningful “thank you” to your hardworking team members.

Write a Note of Appreciation

What do employees want most for the holidays? Your appreciation and thanks for their efforts, loyalty and contributions.

When you bundle your employee gifts, include a sincere and heartfelt note of gratitude. It will transform your gift-giving – lifting spirits, making your gift memorable and ensuring recipients feel valued and appreciated.

It’s why we offer attractive Enclosure Cards for the holidays and everyday occasions – free with every purchase so all gThankYou gifts are wrapped in gratitude.

New Holiday Enclosure Card Designs

Whether you prefer elegant or playful, snowy scenes or strings of lights, “happy holidays” or “peace and joy,” there’s an appealing holiday-themed Enclosure Card to fit your company’s style. Create your own message of appreciation or use one of ours – Click to see all our Christmas and Winter Card Designs.

Here are our newest additions for your holiday note of cheer and gratitude:

Download a Catalog of Popular Designs

Want a PDF of our popular designs to share with colleagues?

Download our updated Christmas and Winter Enclosure Card Design Catalog now.

As always, gThankYou Enclosure Cards come free with any purchase of our Certificates of Gratitude. Choose your favorite Enclosure Card design, include a thoughtfully-crafted message of appreciation and sign it in text or with a logo. We’ll gladly send you a proof to approve, and we’ll make edits until you love it!

There’s still time to give the workplace holiday gift everyone loves. Order your gThankYou Certificates of Gratitude now – for ham or turkey, pie, ice cream or groceries and let your holiday gratitude bring joy and appreciation to your workplace.

Wishing you and your colleagues a wonderful holiday season.