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Best Virtual Office Christmas Party Ideas for Remote Teams
This holiday season, bring your team closer with virtual christmas team building activities that are perfect for your party. Here’s a look at some of our favorite virtual party ideas to make it a special holiday celebration for your team.
1. Virtual Christmas Trivia
Pricing: $249 per group
No. of Participants: 10-1000
Duration: 60 minutes
If you want to add a dash of competitive cheer to your holiday Xmas party, Virtual Christmas Trivia by Hooray Teams is what you need. An expert host will take you and your team through 4-5 trivia rounds and challenge your knowledge of all things Christmas.
The session will cover topics like holiday history, traditions, food and drink and Christmas in pop culture. If you’d like to personalize the game with a specific theme or round, simply let Hooray Teams know, and they’ll make it happen.
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
2. Virtual Murder on Candy Cane Lane
Pricing: $45 per person
No. of Participants: 10-1000
Duration: 60 minutes
Is your team looking for offbeat fun this holiday season? Choose a holiday murder mystery game to indulge your team’s true crime enthusiasts. Hooray Teams’ Virtual Murder on Candy Cane Lane Mystery will have your team step into the role of detectives to solve a chilling crime at Candy Cane Lane's winter parade.
You’ll question a cast of intriguing suspects, including the mysterious Winter Queen and the elusive Woodsman, portrayed by live actors. A skilled host will lead your team through the investigation, offering vital clues about each suspect and incident while keeping the momentum going. With unexpected twists at every turn, your team will need to collaborate, think critically, and harness your detective skills to crack the case and uncover the culprit.
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
3. Virtual Christmas Jeopardy
Pricing: $25 per person
No. of Participants: 10-500
Duration: 60 minutes
Flip the traditional trivia game with online Christmas ideas like Christmas Jeopardy by Hooray Teams. An expert host will guide your team through an exciting hour-long game featuring 4 to 5 rounds of holiday-themed challenges. In this interactive session, teams will take the spotlight, creating questions based on the provided clues and answers for a fun-filled experience.
For example, the host might say, “This jolly man is known for delivering presents on Christmas Eve,” and the answer would be, “Who is Santa Claus?” Or, “This sweet treat is shaped like a man and decorated with icing,” and the answer would be, “What is a gingerbread cookie?” Plus, if you or your team have any specific themes, Hooray Teams will gladly customize the event to fit your preferences.
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
4. Virtual Holiday Mini Games
Pricing: $30 per person
No. of Participants: 10-1000
Duration: 60 minutes
Add fun to your virtual Christmas party games with Hooray Teams’ Holiday Mini Games. In this exciting session, you and your team will compete in back-to-back themed mini games. A lively game host will lead you through an hour-long session and keep track of the scores. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
- Virtual Christmas Trivia: Sleigh your way to victory through 4-5 rounds of fast-paced trivia on carols, traditions, movies, and traditional treats
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Find Christmas treasures like candy canes, stockings, and ornaments before time runs out
- Virtual Christmas Bingo: Take a shot at Christmas Bingo with cards featuring reindeer, ornaments, snowflakes, and Santa hats.
If you'd like to swap any games or personalize the session, Hooray Teams will customize the event at no extra cost.
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
5. Holiday Coworker Feud
Pricing: $249 per group
No. of Participants: 10-1000
Duration: 60 minutes
Get your team ready for the ultimate holiday face-off at the Hooray Teams Holiday Coworker Feud event. Your team will tackle 4-5 fast-paced, fun-filled rounds of survey-style questions. Topics range from Christmas traditions and holiday treats to festive movies, music, and pop culture.
It's all about guessing the most popular answers and racking up points. An expert host will guide your team and will ensure that the spirits remain high throughout the game. If you are looking to customize the game, reach out to Hooray Teams, and they will personalize the session for you.
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
6. Virtual Drag Queen Bingo
Pricing: $249 per group
No. of Participants: 10-1000
Duration: 60 minutes
Add a dose of sassy entertainment to your virtual office Christmas party ideas at Hooray Teams Virtual Drag Queen Bingo. Before the event, each participant will receive a Christmas bingo card via email or a dedicated platform. A lively drag queen will select a random card and call out numbers or prompts in their signature style. Participants cross off their cards as prompts are called, and the first to complete a winning pattern shouts "Bingo!" to claim the win.
Here are some of the prompts to use:
- Has a favorite Christmas movie
- Has enjoyed a white Christmas
- Created an advent calendar
- Forgotten to get a present for your Secret Santa
- Have taken a holiday trip with your team
- Loves going caroling
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
7. Virtual Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Pricing: $249 per group
No. of Participants: 10-1000
Duration: 60 minutes
A virtual Christmas scavenger hunt is one of the best work Christmas party ideas for teams to come together and celebrate the holidays. Teams are provided with a list of holiday-related items or challenges to find in their own homes.
Participants might be asked to find items like candy canes, stockings, Santa hat, a Christmas ornament, or something red or striped. The host presents a list of items, and participants race against the clock to find them, showcasing each item on a video call as they go. The individual or team that finds the most items by the end of the game usually emerges victorious.
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
8. Virtual Christmas Meditation
Pricing: $249 per group
No. of Participants: 10-500
Duration: 60 minutes
If you're searching for remote Christmas party ideas to pause and recharge from the holiday hustle and bustle, consider Hooray Teams' Christmas Meditation. The session focuses on relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, guided visualization, and mindfulness exercises.
A wellness expert will guide you through these routines, making it easier for participants to ease into the exercises. By the end of the session, you’ll feel more relaxed, grounded, and better connected with each other.
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟
9. Virtual Escape Room
Pricing: $35 per person
No. of Participants: 10-1000
Duration: 60 minutes
A Christmas escape room will put teams in the holiday spirit while they work together to solve a Christmas adventure. To play, choose a video conferencing platform like Microsoft Teams or Zoom that you and your team can collaborate on. Split players into breakout rooms so they can work together to solve the escape room.
Holiday escape rooms usually feature Christmas scenarios in which teams are tasked with solving a series of holiday-themed puzzles. The game may include trivia questions, word puzzles, riddles, and challenges related to Christmas songs, movies, or traditions.
Fun Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do you make a virtual office Christmas party fun?
You can make your next virtual Christmas party fun with ideas like a costume party, dance night, or games shared above.
How do you celebrate a Christmas party via Zoom?
To host a virtual Christmas party, start by creating and sending an invite to your team with the date and Zoom link. Be sure to plan some fun activities like online bingo, a virtual scavenger hunt, online mystery games, or a virtual escape room. These games and activities will help your team feel the holiday spirit while enjoying the festivities together online.
How do you do a secret office virtual Santa?
To organize a virtual Secret Santa, use an online platform to match gift givers and receivers or do it manually. Once everything is decided, send the gift receiver’s mailing address to the gift giver so they can send the gift in advance. During the virtual office Christmas party, everyone can open their gift and try to guess their gift giver’s name.
What are the best virtual office Christmas party costume themes?
Some of the best virtual Christmas party costume themes are holiday sweaters, DIY ugly sweater parties, winter wonderland, elf outfits, and turkey costumes.
How do you celebrate a virtual office Christmas party?
To celebrate a virtual Christmas party, you can organize activities like virtual gift exchanges, holiday-themed games, a festive dress code, and video calls with colleagues or friends to share the holiday spirit, even when apart.
What are some free virtual holiday party ideas for work?
If you’re looking for free games and activities, there are several video conferencing platforms you can leverage, like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. For Microsoft Teams Christmas party ideas, you can enjoy games like Pictionary and Taboo or fun activities like a murder mystery or escape room. On the other hand, for Zoom Christmas party ideas, you can play games like Bingo or Holiday Minute-to-Win-it games. You can also try activities like a virtual wine tasting class or wreath making.
