ConsulCaesar: We had an office party on Friday but Christmas Eve is technically not a holiday (it is customary to work only until noon though), so those of us who hadn't taken a vacation day were "stuck" with each other for a few hours.
I meant in the office/with co-workers...is that a thing over there as well like it is here in the states? :)
ConsulCaesar: Then we each headed home to spend the rest of the day with family and/or friends (Christmas Eve is our "Thanksgiving", when everybody has a big dinner with their beloved ones).
We also eat a big meal here...either on Xmas Eve or Xmas day. :)