by Kate Johns

Created on: November 25, 2009   Last Updated: January 11, 2010

Saving money has extended into the workplace as well as at home for the holidays. What better way to save money at work then by having Scrooge for a boss. Scrooge of course would not have a Christmas party. He wouldn't let you have off for Christmas day, let alone have a work party to celebrate. There are wonderful ways to save money on a Christmas party for work by planning ahead, and thinking creatively.

Here are ten ways to save money so you can have a Christmas party.

Number one-Have an office party instead of a big party at a restaurant or club. Ask everyone to bring a dish to pass, including Christmas cookies. One person can bring a Cd player and the Christmas jams. Another person can bring a karaoke machine. Everyone can chip in to buy any alcohol you will need, unless you are having an alcohol free event.

Number two-Ask everyone at work to chip in to pay for the party. Everyone can give five or ten dollars, and hopefully that will cut down the cost of the work party. That way, your employer will not have to pay for the entire affair. This may mean the difference between raises, a party, or letting someone go.

Number three-Have a work related party at the boss's home, or a co-worker's home. Once again everyone can bring a dish of food to pass, and a bottle of alcohol. This way you get to have a party and don't have to pay all the expenses that go with a club, bar or restaurant.

Number four-Have the party after work one day at happy hour at a club or bar. You can get free appetizers, cheaper prices on drinks, and still everyone gets to have a good time outside of the workplace.

Number five-Plan on having the work party after Christmas during a slower time of year, such as in January. At this time, many businesses will be begging for business, and your office can get lower prices than offered at Christmas time.

Number six-Another way to save money on a work holiday party is to trade business for the party. In other words, your business can give something to the restaurant, bar or club in exchange for the Christmas party. Depending on what kind of business you work at, you might be able to set up a very sweet deal!

Number seven-Save money on a work holiday party by doing something completely different. Don't have a regular, Christmas party. Instead throw a sledding party, or a party at the boss's home. Everyone can make snowmen, and ice-skate on a homemade ice skating rink.

Number eight-Have the holiday party during the warmer months and rent out a shelter at a park, picnic site, or at the beach. Why not, it's cheaper then renting a large room at a club? You might even be able to afford to buy tickets to a baseball game.

Number nine-Instead of having a Christmas party, splurge for the staff to go to a holiday show, or a holiday concert. You can even get a discount rate on a large order. Community Theater is cheaper than big city theater productions also.

Number ten-Don't get full meals at the work Christmas party. Get appetizers instead, and put a limit on how much alcohol will be served.

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