December 17, 2006
Young Professionals are planning the first annual Christmas party.
Ingrid, Christine, Lina are folding song booklets
tables set for 75 guests
The Swedish Christmas buffet is served
Petra, by the beetroot, link sausages, meatballs, gratins, pork chops, and potatoes.
the bar is serving up drinks
...and vodka shots are ready to go!
I command a communal shoulder massage, and the ice is broken in an instant.
One of the bigger parties I've led in my day...in Sydney.
The two MC's for the evening: Ingrid, me
Peter (a.k.a. Santa) and me
Lots of drinking songs, lots of shots.
Lots of cheer, as the Lucia procession descends down the stairs.
singing, gliding in
All lined up, presenting the Swedish Christmas music repertoire.
dessert is served
Martin by the flag
Santa arrives!
with a bag of goodies
my helper Ingrid is also Santa's little helper
Look who's sitting on Santa's lap...?
party!
Dinner is over, all rise and the big dance starts.
I go from being MC to DJ, and music starts pumping.
Petra
Gettin' late......time to break away from the party.