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Virtual Christmas Party Ideas

October 21 2020

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Happy Christmas! If you’ve reached us that means you know it’s never too early to start planning.

Virtual Christmas Parties are the new way to meet socially with the popular mix of hybrid working. They are usually held over online video conferencing platforms. The last couple of Christmas’s weren’t quite the Christmas we were expecting however, this Christmas we still have the option to party in the most inclusive way we can…over Zoom!

Those in charge of organising the annual Christmas event may feel they have a hard task. However, do not fear, we have some amazing Virtual Experiences to keep you entertained this Christmas.

List of Virtual Christmas Party Experiences

Reward employees with a virtual Christmas party to thank them for all the wonderful work they have done throughout the year. Christmas is about getting together and sharing experiences so why not try a Virtual Event this year.

In this list, you will find:

  • Virtual Party Ideas
  • Virtual Christmas Party Experiences
  • Remote Party Ideas
  • Virtual Christmas Activity Ideas

Without further ado, let’s get to it!

1) The Big Virtual Christmas Gameshow

This is a special Christmas edition of the popular Big Virtual Game Show! Give your team the gift of competition this December as teams battle it out in highly interactive and festive themed games inspired by popular 80’s, 90’s and 00’s TV Game Shows. Think The Generation Game, Family Fortunes and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire!

2) Festive Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop

Virtual Christmas Truffle Making

After the catastrophe that has been 2020, why not reward your team with some luxurious chocolate that they get to make themselves! In the Festive Truffle Making Workshop, all participants will be able to make their own mouth watering treats in preperation for the festive season. Led by an experienced Chocolatier, the workshop will teach you how to mix, pipe and craft some Christmas Spices truffles that your guests can enjoy at the end. What more could you want?

3) Virtual Crimbo Bingo

Virtual Christmas Bingo

Get into the Christmas spirit with a bit of Crimbo Bingo! This is not your typical bingo. The format is the same, you’re working to tick off what’s on your bingo card but instead of numbers, it’s Christmas songs! Boogie on down with our DJ as they spin the decks on some popular festive hits. Crimbo Bingo will give your a musical Christmas Party to remember.

4) Murder Under The Mistletoe

Murder under the Mistletoe

We may have expected less presents under the tree this year but was anyone expecting two dead bodies? Engage your guests in an interactive Murder Mystery Virtual Event. Professional actors will welcome your team to this ficitonal world, kitted out in the finest costumes and pitted against an extra special virtual background to add to the mystery. This humorous human Cluedo is the perfect addition to your virtual Christmas party.

5) Rogue Agent – Escape Room

Rogue Agent Escape Room

If you’ve ever considered yourself a double for James Bond, the Rogue Agent Escape Room is the virtual experience for you. Your team will be tasked with collating evidence to pinpoint and advise the MI5 of the whereabouts of a mole! Will your team be able to expose the Rogue Agent before time runs out and before they are able to escape? This challenge is truly captivating, engaging and will bring out a
competitive streak in all participants!

6) Save Our Santa – Virtual Escape Room

If you want a bit of a brainteaser for your colleagues this Christmas, have a go at the Save Our Santa Virtual Escape Room. In this festive mystery, Santa has been kidnapped and Christmas morning is just an hour away! It’s up to you and your team to follow the clues, solve the puzzles and Save Santa before Christmas comes! Enjoy a 60 minute festive conundrum which will get your colleagues and employees engaging and interacting with each other.

7) Christmas Craft Workshops

Wreath Making Workshop

Christmas Craft Workshops are becoming extremely popular for Christmas Party events in 2020. We offer various different craft experiences such as Virtual Xmas Decoration Making and Virtual Christmas Cracker Making. With all materials provided, it’s the perfect interactive event to get you and your team talking online and showing of their Christmas creations.

8) Magical Magician

Virtual Magician Christmas

You’ve seen the magicians on Britains Got Talent right? We bet you’ve thought to yourself “it’s all camera trickery, that didn’t really happen”. With a Virtual Magician Experience, you can see everything happen before your very eyes. You can’t perform camera trickery on Zoom can you?! Our professional magician provides an engaging and interactive show that will leave you wanting more.

9) Virtual Pantomime (Oh no it isn’t…..oh yes it is!)

Virtual Pantomime

Last but certainly not least is our Virtual Pantomime. Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without a Christmas Pantomime and with this online show, you won’t be disappointed. Including panto favourites Cinderella and Dick Whittington, before you know it you’ll be sat at home shouting “he’s behind you!” at your computer screen. A fantastic interactive show for all ages.

Virtual Christmas Party FAQs

Why should I do a Virtual Christmas Party?

Although the world is feeling a lot more back to normal now, there is still a place for Virtual Christmas Parties. Not only is it cost effective but it can be fully inclusive no matter where your employees are.

What are the benefits of throwing a Virtual Christmas Party?

Firstly, by organising anything at all it stops you from looking like the biggest Christmas Grinch. More importantly though, if you have employees or colleagues who have been working remotely from home, this could be just what they need to perk them up and show your appreciation for their hard work.

What Virtual Christmas Party Experiences do you recommend?

All of the experiences mentioned in our list above of course! We do have plenty more Virtual Christmas Experiences, just visit our Virtual Christmas Parties page for lots more ideas. With the breakthrough of Virtual Events, we can safely say that Christmas is NOT cancelled!

Virtual Christmas Party Ideas for 2020