Forget the office potluck. A new holiday food tradition is catching on at work

Traditionally, office gatherings have centered around finger foods, sweet treats, and pizza. However, a new holiday food trend known as "dipsgiving" is gaining traction in the workplace. This concept, which has gained popularity on social media, involves each participant bringing their unique dip to share, similar to a potluck. While dipsgiving has been a popular lower-effort alternative to traditional friendsgiving among friend groups, it has recently begun to take root in office break rooms, transforming dips into main attractions rather than side dishes.

Traditional dips like salsa and guacamole, along with more creative options such as cranberry apple dip and cookie dough dip, have been commonly shared. A TikTok user even hosted a "dip off" as their office's third annual dip-themed party, with past years featuring funfetti dip with cookies and a winning stuffed banana pepper dip.

The tradition also provides opportunities for content creation at work. For instance, Oriental Trading Company, a party supply retailer, shared a TikTok video showcasing employees and their "dipsgiving" dips. These dips ranged from savory combinations like cream cheese strawberry habanero dip, pizza dip, and cannoli dip to more unconventional choices like a hummus and pita platter.

However, not everyone is enthusiastic about this trend. Some social media users have expressed hygiene concerns about coworkers cooking for them, a concern that has been raised about potlucks in general. In one video, a user created a buffalo chicken dip by placing ingredients in a large pot in their car, captioning the video, "I tried my best." Another user commented, "I will always pass on a potluck."