{"id":9038,"date":"2022-11-16T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T08:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=9038"},"modified":"2023-10-31T02:43:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T02:43:07","slug":"how-to-host-a-virtual-holiday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-host-a-virtual-holiday-party\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Virtual Holiday Party Ideas For 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s nearly here &#8211; the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays bring out the best side of us, and nothing feels better than indulging in the festive spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>My Favorite Virtual Holiday Party Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put on a <\/span><b>virtual magical holiday event<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember it&#8217;s not a virtual holiday party without <\/span><b>excellent, home-cooked food<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy a <\/span><b>festive playlist of your team&#8217;s favorite seasonal music!<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a <\/span><b>virtual at-home scavenger hunt<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get together for a <\/span><b>team holiday dinner via video call<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand out a <\/span><b>free holiday vacation day!<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orchestrate a <\/span><b>holiday gift exchange <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">between all your remote team members<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the right place to start might be challenging if you&#8217;re celebrating holidays remotely. But nowadays, it&#8217;s easier than ever to put on a virtual holiday party &#8211; and I&#8217;ll let you know exactly where to begin!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-celebrate-with-remote-employees\/\">11 Virtual Celebration Ideas For Remote Teams This Holiday Season<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Celebrating The Holidays Remotely<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting into the holiday spirit is something that brings so many of us insurmountable joy. When we can spread some holiday cheer, it fills our hearts with gratitude and appreciation for the things and people closest to us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so, it would only make sense to bring these festive and joyous feelings to our employees, even if we&#8217;re working remotely! So, <\/span><b>how can we do that?<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Practicing Gratitude And Employee Appreciation At A Distance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual workplaces are on the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/real-estate\/our-insights\/americans-are-embracing-flexible-work-and-they-want-more-of-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we&#8217;re just along for the ride! But one thing that should stay the same is our <\/span><b>fundamental emphasis on expressing appreciation and recognizing our employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the holidays give us the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perfect <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opportunity to do this!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual holiday parties allow us to connect with our team members and remote employees, no matter how far away they might be. <\/span><b>In-person holiday parties are out, and virtual celebrations are <\/b><b><i>in<\/i><\/b><b>!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many fantastic virtual holiday party ideas out there, but what&#8217;s important is finding one that will speak to your employees on a personal level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what&#8217;s even <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is finding a virtual holiday party idea that you and your team can <\/span><b>add to your organization&#8217;s holiday traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9040\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-story-naughty-Christmas-joke-virtual-holiday-parties-important-Christmas-eve-virtual-holiday-party-idea.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas story anughty Christmas joke virtual holiday parties important Christmas eve virtual holiday party idea\" width=\"1350\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-story-naughty-Christmas-joke-virtual-holiday-parties-important-Christmas-eve-virtual-holiday-party-idea.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-story-naughty-Christmas-joke-virtual-holiday-parties-important-Christmas-eve-virtual-holiday-party-idea-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-story-naughty-Christmas-joke-virtual-holiday-parties-important-Christmas-eve-virtual-holiday-party-idea-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas-story-naughty-Christmas-joke-virtual-holiday-parties-important-Christmas-eve-virtual-holiday-party-idea-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>Viral Virtual <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>HOLIDAY<\/b><\/span><b> Party Ideas For Remote Teams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual parties don&#8217;t need to be &#8220;distant.\u201d It&#8217;s actually incredibly easy to make your virtual holiday party a fun, enjoyable, and interactive experience!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe it seems like a tall order. But don&#8217;t worry &#8211; I&#8217;ll tell you some of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ways to make your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOLIDAY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party one for the books!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>H<\/b><\/span><b>ost A Magical Virtual Event<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays are a special time of the year, and celebrating this festive season with your team deserves more than a company email wishing them &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best holiday season&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So start the New Year with a bang by <\/span><b>putting on a virtual holiday event with the best virtual party host you could have!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering what I mean by that? Your virtual event needs a <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-the-role-of-the-master-of-ceremonies\/\">stellar master of ceremonies<\/a>. This person will set the tone for the entire holiday party and provide top-quality entertainment to your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that&#8217;s where corporate emcees come in!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need someone <\/span><b>funny, personable, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>humorous<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to leave your employees laughing and give your team memories to carry forever. And emcees know <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">precisely <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to reach a crowd and tickle their minds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just make sure you avoid crude or dirty MCs. Not only is that off-limits for a work event, but it&#8217;s also inappropriate during the holidays. You don&#8217;t need an emcee who will divide the crowd and make your team uncomfortable &#8211; that&#8217;s not what this is about!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comedy is the best way to connect with people. After all, it&#8217;s easiest to form<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/articles\/70229-laughter-is-the-best-way-to-make-new-friends-and-find-new-lovers-says-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bonds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with others when we can share a laugh. So take advantage of this fun way to <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/labor-day-activities-for-work\/\">celebrate the holidays<\/a>, and bring your workplace relationships to the next level!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>O<\/b><\/span><b>pen The Door To Competition Via A Bake-Off!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone knows that holiday and Christmas traditions usually involve food &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and a lot of it<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-team-building-activities\/\">Starting with Thanksgiving<\/a>, the festive season seems to place <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immense <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">importance on our seasonal meals and <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-fundraiser-ideas\/\">the enjoyment that comes with them.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>So let&#8217;s embrace it and treat both our stomachs and our remote employees to the cheer that festive foods can bring!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An entertaining and enjoyable way to celebrate the virtual holiday with our team is with a <\/span><b>bake-off.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I&#8217;m sure that we all know of at least one or two people who think their<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/insanelygoodrecipes.com\/christmas-pies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas pies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;to die for&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so let&#8217;s put that seasonal pride to the test!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun and creative challenges make for a great way to share cultural holiday cuisine and build lasting bonds with our team members. And we all know that a virtual holiday party isn&#8217;t complete without delicious food!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9042\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-exciting-virtual-class-jingle-bells-Christmas-trees-virtual-holiday-parties-holiday-movies-virtual-holiday-party-idea.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual holiday party idea exciting virtual class jingle bells Christmas trees virtual holiday parties holiday movies virtual holiday party idea\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-exciting-virtual-class-jingle-bells-Christmas-trees-virtual-holiday-parties-holiday-movies-virtual-holiday-party-idea.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-exciting-virtual-class-jingle-bells-Christmas-trees-virtual-holiday-parties-holiday-movies-virtual-holiday-party-idea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-exciting-virtual-class-jingle-bells-Christmas-trees-virtual-holiday-parties-holiday-movies-virtual-holiday-party-idea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-exciting-virtual-class-jingle-bells-Christmas-trees-virtual-holiday-parties-holiday-movies-virtual-holiday-party-idea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-exciting-virtual-class-jingle-bells-Christmas-trees-virtual-holiday-parties-holiday-movies-virtual-holiday-party-idea-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#3. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>L<\/b><\/span><b>isten To A Holiday Playlist Together<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few things that can truly remind us of the holiday season. Fluffy, white snow, a sparkling, shining Christmas tree, and <\/span><b>feel-good, joyous holiday songs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all are iconic parts of this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mghclaycenter.org\/parenting-concerns\/families\/the-power-of-music-to-feel-heal-and-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an incredibly powerful tool and can bring out emotions we may have forgotten about. <\/span><b>So enjoying holiday playlists with your team can quickly put you all in the festive spirit.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And luckily, we all live in a digital age. So finding ways to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastingthedistance.com\/listen-to-music-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">listen to music together<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and in sync is pretty straightforward!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#4. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>I<\/b><\/span><b> Spy A Virtual Scavenger Hunt<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing is caring. And <\/span><b>sharing also is one of the best ways to feel connected to those around us<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether we&#8217;re sharing information about how our weekend plans progressed or we&#8217;re revealing our grandma&#8217;s best banana bread recipe,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbooksauthors\/2018\/09\/19\/the-power-of-sharing\/?sh=557cb42068a3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sharing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and connecting with those around us shows that we value their opinion and we want to grow closer to them!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fun and interactive idea for a virtual holiday party includes putting on an <\/span><b>online holiday scavenger hunt! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/event-games-and-activities\/\">team-building games<\/a> like this classic venture make it easy to feel connected with your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need some ideas to get your festive scavenger hunt started? Whoever brings back an item fitting the description first gets a point!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Favorite holiday gift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ugliest sweater<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter boots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gloves or mittens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Christmas movie<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their most prized possession<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot chocolate mix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Favorite fuzzy socks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snow! (if weather permits)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9044\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-ideas-virtual-holiday-party-games-virtual-wine-tasting-party-party-guests-virtual-holiday-party-idea.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual holiday party ideas virtual holiday party games virtual wine tasting party party guests virtual holiday party idea\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-ideas-virtual-holiday-party-games-virtual-wine-tasting-party-party-guests-virtual-holiday-party-idea.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-ideas-virtual-holiday-party-games-virtual-wine-tasting-party-party-guests-virtual-holiday-party-idea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-ideas-virtual-holiday-party-games-virtual-wine-tasting-party-party-guests-virtual-holiday-party-idea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-ideas-virtual-holiday-party-games-virtual-wine-tasting-party-party-guests-virtual-holiday-party-idea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-ideas-virtual-holiday-party-games-virtual-wine-tasting-party-party-guests-virtual-holiday-party-idea-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#5. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>D<\/b><\/span><b>inner And Drinks Is A Classic!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company dinners are a classic and timeless way to celebrate a precious moment with our team. But for those who work from home, that&#8217;s not always a feasible option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So instead of going to the dinner, bring the feast to your team. After all, <\/span><b>a virtual holiday party isn&#8217;t complete without a delicious meal!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just schedule a time for a video call, whip up a tasty meal, and sit down with your remote team to share some excellent food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enjoy!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also finish the evening with drinks, some holiday-themed games, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">welcome a funny speaker<\/a> to add some comedy to your evening. Appreciate the moment with each other, and enjoy a simple, relaxing evening outside working hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#6. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>A<\/b><\/span><b> Little Quality Time Can Say More Than Words<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often we get caught up in the idea that the best way to celebrate the holidays and show someone our appreciation is with a physical gift. <\/span><b>But who says your contributions need to be tangible?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes down to it, isn&#8217;t what our employees want more than anything around the holidays, a little extra time off? So give it to them!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Allocate a free vacation day to your remote team members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to give them extra time to indulge in the holiday spirit. We can focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-a-virtual-meeting\/\">virtual parties<\/a> all we want, but no one ever said &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no&#8221; <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to free time off!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#7. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Y<\/b><\/span><b>ou Can&#8217;t Go Wrong With A Gift Exchange<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I didn&#8217;t forget the most iconic part of any virtual Christmas party &#8211; the <\/span><b>gift exchange<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It should go without saying that one of the best virtual holiday party ideas has to do with presents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After all, for many of us, that&#8217;s been our favorite part of the holidays since we were kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Orchestrate a virtual Secret Santa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and let the festive spirit freely flow within your remote team. When it comes to virtual Christmas parties, you really can&#8217;t go wrong with a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teambuilding.com\/blog\/virtual-secret-santa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gift exchange tactic like Secret Santa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t remember how Secret Santa works? All you need to do is assign one team member to another team member, and they&#8217;ll be in charge of finding them a holiday gift. But, of course, it works best if it&#8217;s done randomly so that only the assignee knows who their target is!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each person will then get a gift for their partner and mail it to them. And yes, since it&#8217;s a virtual secret Santa, <\/span><b>it would make sense for some of these gifts to be e-gifts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don&#8217;t forget to set a reasonable price limit as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, create a Zoom meeting and open all the gifts together!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ideas for great virtual secret Santa gifts in case you&#8217;re a little stumped in shopping for someone.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless phone charger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reusable straws or cutlery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/market\/personalized_coffee_mug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coffee mug<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A home humidifier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moleskin notebook<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trusty water bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9043\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-virtual-holiday-party-presents-virtual-escape-room-gift-box-virtual-parties-maintain-zoom-holiday-parties-virtual-holiday-party-idea.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual holiday party idea virtual holiday party presents virtual escape room gift box virtual parties maintain zoom holiday parties virtual holiday party idea\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-virtual-holiday-party-presents-virtual-escape-room-gift-box-virtual-parties-maintain-zoom-holiday-parties-virtual-holiday-party-idea.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-virtual-holiday-party-presents-virtual-escape-room-gift-box-virtual-parties-maintain-zoom-holiday-parties-virtual-holiday-party-idea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-virtual-holiday-party-presents-virtual-escape-room-gift-box-virtual-parties-maintain-zoom-holiday-parties-virtual-holiday-party-idea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-virtual-holiday-party-presents-virtual-escape-room-gift-box-virtual-parties-maintain-zoom-holiday-parties-virtual-holiday-party-idea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-holiday-party-idea-virtual-holiday-party-presents-virtual-escape-room-gift-box-virtual-parties-maintain-zoom-holiday-parties-virtual-holiday-party-idea-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-does-a-moderator-do\/\">Roles &amp; Responsibilities Of A Discussion Moderator<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Sky&#8217;s The Limit When It Comes To Your Holiday Party<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each remote team is different, and every organization has its own unique holiday tradition. However, employees must know that you care about their happiness, especially during the holidays. So show them your appreciation in your own unique way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;ll help you narrow down what will be <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exactly <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the perfect idea for your perfect online holiday party.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Virtual Holiday Party Games You <\/b><b><i>Need<\/i><\/b><b> To Show Your Team<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s face it &#8211; our remote employees deserve to indulge in real fun. <\/span><b>So why not invite them to play some holiday party games online?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the best ones you can try, perfect for anyone to play!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8. A classic and timeless way to enjoy some competition is with <\/span><b>virtual holiday trivia\u00a0<\/b>(<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">best with a corporate emcee<\/a> if you ask me)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9. Try out the collaborative problem-solving fun of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theescapegame.com\/game-show\/?utm_source=snacknation&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=snacknation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The Escape Game<\/b><\/a><b> game show<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10. Put your employee&#8217;s holiday knowledge to the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">test<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with some<\/span><b> holiday jeopardy<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#11. Promote some real team collaboration with the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/try.weve.co\/snacknation?gspk=cmljaGFyZGZlbmRsZXI0OTYz&amp;gsxid=nQBnCt2c0rQl&amp;utm_campaign=Snack+Nation&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Holiday Extravaganza<\/b><\/a><b> game show<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Low-Key Ideas For A Relaxing Holiday Party<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exciting, fun games aren&#8217;t the thing for you? Here are some other low-key ideas that are super easy to put together for your virtual party this festive season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#12.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withconfetti.com\/product\/virtual-gingerbread-house-making-class?utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=snacknation&amp;utm_content=virtual-holiday-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your team to a <\/span><b>virtual gingerbread house-making class<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#13. Gather materials and <\/span><b>craft your own festive Christmas tree ornaments<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#14.<\/span><b> Make a company Christmas card<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your team and send it out to your families<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#15. It can be simple! <\/span><b>Take a hot chocolate break during the workday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoy its delicious warmth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#16. <\/span><b>Send a holiday stocking full of goodies and sweet treats <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to your team<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#17. Hop on a video call together as you and your team are <\/span><b>putting up holiday decorations<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#18. Nothing boosts our moods like a <\/span><b>virtual holiday dance party!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#19. Jam out to some <\/span><b>Christmas carol<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/w2g.tv\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>karaoke<\/b><\/a><b>!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#20. <\/span><b>Share your favorite holiday recipes with each other <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; after all, food is one of the best parts of the holidays!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don&#8217;t see your team in person and you&#8217;ll just be celebrating a Zoom holiday party, you and your team can still enjoy the holiday cheer together. Building a company culture of appreciation, laughter, and bonding is the best way to create an enjoyable working place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Holidays!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-is-communication-important-in-the-workplace\/\">The Importance Of Communication In The Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">special events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/corporate-comedian-entertainer\/\">gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. He is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/author\/\">author of several books<\/a>\u00a0and founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cleancomedians.com\/hire-a-master-of-ceremonies\/\">CleanComedians.com<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<em>For more event tips, follow Adam Christing on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamchristing\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AdamChristing\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/adamchristing\/\">Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adam-christing\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ide5OJTq4VE\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s nearly here &#8211; the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays bring out the best side of us, and nothing feels better than indulging in the festive spirit. 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