I don't celebrate Christmas so at this time of the year, the environment has been, for the last two years, been fairly pleasant at work. We've had a Christmas tree, decorations and a Secret Santa. I decided not to participate in the latter as I didn't feel comfortable someone forking out money for me when I don't celebrate. We've gone out as a team prior to Christmas for lunch and it has been enjoyable. When you're a small team which we are, it's a good bonding opportunity and forget about work.
This year though, we have a new boss who seems not interested in Christmas from a personal and professional point of view. That's fair enough on the former, but would hope you make some effort at work but he's not really allowing us to do anything what we've done previously including not finishing earlier the day before Christmas. I'm more disappointed as it can affect team harmony but he's the man, his decision.
What are plans for you all at work?