merriment for all.Elves on stilts may tower to treetops.One minute a group of servers is passing trays; the next, they burst into song. Small five-minute acts can easily be scheduled throughout the event.”
Music and food fromaround the world are popular party pleasers.
“Everyone loves learning about different cultures and traditions,” points out Pinto. “A Bavarian village or Dickens Christmas comes alive with the right decor and food. Russian holidays featuring a vodka tasting and native dancing is a novel holiday approach. There’s no end to ideas.”
Pinto adds that an office cafeteria or con- ference room can be converted into any unique setting with lights and decorations. “Bring in holiday-themed gaming tables or have a wrap party to prepare gifts for a nonprofit
organization.Last year,we held a charitable shopping spree for a client. Guests went on a scavenger hunt - com- plete with budget and wish
lists.They had two hours to fulfill children’s holiday hopes. They brought back packages, wrapped themand thoroughly enjoyed the party that followed.”
Michelle Lee, better known as DeeJay Shelly, spent many years in the corporate world where she learned that successful events require teamwork and professional skill. As owner of Michelle Lee Entertain- ment, she provides that important team approach.
One of the only female DJs on the east coast, Shelly grew her company from tune spinning to event services.
“I love music," she says, "and it sets the tone for the rest of the party. But there’s more. In 2013,we featured Santa’s elves as greeters at Jingle Jam. Another really hot personality is Princess Elsa from 'Frozen.' Even adults love her, and she makes an ideal holiday personality. James Bond girls dressed in silver and red is another idea. Or wrap human presents,which combines team building with holiday activities. How about a game of ‘Santa Says,’ giving Santa Claus the Simon role? He may ask some- one to pretend to be a reindeer. Or Mrs. Claus. This season, we highlight DJ &
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