Office Ladies A Look Back on Christmas Party
Dec 24, 2025
The hosts reminisce about the hilarity of the Christmas Party episode, discussing cast gift exchanges and memorable moments like Michael's famous Yankee Swap line. They dive into the creative process with director Charles McDougall and share behind-the-scenes snippets, including the quirky teapot gift for Pam. Angela and Jenna reveal fun facts about the oversized Christmas tree and on-set snow effects. Their laughter about Dwight's antics and chaos during the party will surely bring holiday cheer!
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First Christmas Episode Energy
- Jenna and Angela recount this episode as The Office's first Christmas episode and call it the Christmas Party.
- They describe upbeat behind-the-scenes energy and director Charles McDougall's high-energy "Action!" directing style.
Why The Teapot Was Perfect
- The writers chose a teapot because it could hide small, personal gifts and be coveted during the swap.
- The teapot solved a plot constraint: must be under $20, personal, and sought by Dwight.
Script Tracked Every Gift
- Mike Schur planned each character's original Secret Santa gifts to preserve continuity during the swap.
- Jenna lists the intended gifts, including Jim→Pam teapot and Michael→Ryan iPod, from the script's tracking sheet.