Christmas drinks close the year. New Year's drinks open the year. That difference in moment makes for a different type of drinks event.
The Christmas drinks are emotional and reflective. You thank people, you celebrate what has been done. Food often plays a big role. The New Year's drinks are lighter and forward-looking. You name what 2026 is going to be, what the team wants this year. Drinks and social conversation take centre stage.
Practical: Christmas drinks are usually in December, often last 3 to 5 hours and cost €8,000 to €20,000. New Year's drinks fall between 2 and 20 January, last 2 to 3 hours and cost €3,500 to €12,000.
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