It's that time of year again, and many companies are celebrating the holiday season with festivities ranging from gift exchanges to potlucks and ugly sweater contests. 

According to a new study by FinanceBuzz 70% of employees say they feel pressured to attend company holiday parties. Nearly 40% reported feeling obligated to drink alcohol at a holiday party even when they did not want to. 

Despite being uncomfortable, many employees say they feel obligated to take part in activities such as dressing up, giving performances, dancing and participating in games around the holiday season. 

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