The COVID-19 pandemic is still looming, and we have all had a hectic year. Thankfully, the holidays are here, and finally, we can all have some fun. If you are a team lead/supervisor/manager or the company owner, you should ensure that your team also enjoys the festivities and lets go of the stress. Here are some tips on the top virtual Christmas party ideas for your team you can try.
1.
Virtual Gingerbread Wars
It is one of the
most fun virtual events that includes sending a gingerbread kit to the team. The
kit should include frosting, gingerbread people, candies, and a lot more. Then
ask everyone to come on a video call to play games like Gingerbread
self-portraits.
2.
Virtual Holiday Bingo
Boost
interactions and competitive cheer with this fun game. You can find many
templates that you can use to play the game.
3.
Virtual Cocktail Party
Christmas is the
right time to indulge in some alcohol. You can enjoy it with your team and
appreciate one good thing about every team member with some "Cheers."
4.
Connect with Music
You can also
make a virtual holiday party playlist and ask every team member to add a song.
Then, you can do a video call where you can sing along, have fun, and talk
about music.
5.
Plan a Virtual Photo
Booth
Christmas doesn't
feel complete without a photo booth. This year, you can go for a virtual
holiday photo booth and use creative props like angel wings, Santa hats,
colored lights, presents, and much more.
6.
Host a Virtual Charity
Drive
Share the joy of
giving with your team by organizing an online charity drive where all of you
can play different games and donate all the winnings to a cause. You can all
pledge to volunteer for a worthy cause too.
7.
Watch a Movie Together
If you don't
want to plan a lot, you can make sure that all of you watch a movie. Then you
can all discuss the fun moments to make it more of a team bonding activity.
8.
Head to the Kitchen
You and your
team can also organize cooking or baking competition where all of you take on a
task like making gourmet hot chocolate or Christmas cookies. If baking is not
preferred, all of you can simply decorate store-bought cookies at home with
cookies, frosting, etc.
9.
Show Your City
If you and your
team are located in distinct parts of the world, you can all visit the best
place in your city, record a video of the most happening moments (like stunning
Christmas lights), and share it with your team.
10.
Pick a Theme
You can also
plan a virtual event with a theme like British Royalty, Disney Divas, The
Office (sit-com) and ensure that you announce a winner!
Looking for more
team-building activities that you can try even after Christmas? Check out these
ideas.
If one or more
of your team members are the quiet types, here are some ideas
on how to get your employees to speak up.
Sources:
https://www.cozymeal.com/magazine/virtual-dinner-party
https://www.hoppier.com/blog/virtual-christmas-party
https://teambuilding.com/blog/virtual-holiday-party