I'm pretty sure he's adjusted that garland so much that it's done a full rotation around the tree.

At least he's grinning, even if it does look nervous.

"Well. You can stick around, since most of the... party type event will be in here. Food and drink and the like, if that's your predilection. Otherwise, well, you're free to do whatever you like. Technically speaking, we all have the day off today."