before you all get nostalgic about a 'White Christmas'.... let me remind you of what Christmas GB is these days..... I work for a large corporation....

FROM: Mary Smith, Office Girl
TO: All Employees
DATE: 16November2009
RE: Gala Christmas Party

I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols... feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our MD shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 PM. Exchanges of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over £10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees!
Our MD will make a special announcement at that time!
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Mary Smith