


{"id":7524,"date":"2020-12-11T21:35:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=7524"},"modified":"2024-07-04T12:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T08:52:38","slug":"virtual-christmas-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/virtual-christmas-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host a Virtual Christmas Party on Zoom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the fun of the end of the year is the annual office holiday party. When else can you dress up, let loose, and get festive with your coworkers?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the world approaches its first holiday season of this pandemic, and many employees are still working from home, you might be wondering how to host a virtual Christmas party that your team will be excited to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throw an enjoyable virtual Christmas party. Just like everything else we\u2019ve had to adapt to in 2020, all it takes is Zoom and a little creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, What Makes a Good Party?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elements of a good in-person party will largely be the same for an online one. So these are the elements we\u2019ll be discussing below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Drink<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmosphere<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games and Activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Short on time? Watch our video on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8QZtDEy-lc0\">how to host a virtual Christmas party<\/a> instead.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"Christmas Party? Host it over Zoom [ Virtual Christmas Party Ideas ]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8QZtDEy-lc0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideas for Making Your Virtual Christmas Party Fun for Everyone<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invitations<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Paperless Post: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paperless Post lets you create ornate virtual invitations that even have animations when the recipient opens them. This is my favorite website for sending online invitations because it comes the closest to mimicking physical invitations.<\/span>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7526\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/paperless-post.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1438\" height=\"703\" \/>While there are many free options available on Paperless Post\u2019s website, for a little extra money, you can purchase coins to put toward additional touches that will really make your invitations stand out, including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Envelopes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Envelope liners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stamps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More designs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paperless Post also allows guests to RSVP, so you know exactly who has confirmed their attendance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Postable: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to add that physical element to your virtual party? Postable is my go-to card company when I want to send tangible cards to friends and clients. You can choose from among many invitation designs, customize the information, and select an envelope color. Plus, the cards are a reasonable price.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7525\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/postable.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"655\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re ready to purchase the final product, you have two options:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have Postable mail you the bulk cards, so you can stamp, address, and mail them out yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have Postable stamp, address, and mail them out for you (extra fee, of course).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Make and send your own: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, you can always DIY your invites or use another printing company to create your physical invites. This can add an extra heartfelt touch since it\u2019ll have your handwriting on it. Again, any time you can add tangible elements to a virtual party, it\u2019s a good thing!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Drink<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe I\u2019m biased (I often attend parties because I look forward to the food!), but eating and drinking is the best part of any party. Just because your Christmas party is virtual doesn\u2019t mean you get to skimp on this one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your team is remote and distributed, this element will be tricky, but it\u2019s not impossible. Here are some ideas for catering your virtual Christmas party:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>DoorDash<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This food delivery service offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/work.doordash.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DoorDash for Work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has Expensed Meals\u2014allowing your team to order their food from local restaurants and have it delivered to their door in time for the virtual party!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Uber Eats: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, you can buy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/us\/en\/business\/products\/vouchers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber Eats Vouchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cover the tab for your guests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Catering from local restaurants: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might take a little more coordinating, but you could also contact local restaurants and order meals to deliver to your attendees\u2019 homes. What a great way to support local businesses during this challenging time!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Cocktail kits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s not forget the drinks! There are some companies that put together individual cocktail kits that you can send to each guest. These cocktail kits include all the ingredients <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">except<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for alcohol, though. So be sure that your team knows to purchase their own.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, keep in mind that not everyone drinks alcohol. But don\u2019t worry! For the cocktail kits, they can use sparkling water or soda as a substitute for the liquor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to parties, the company counts. Normally, you\u2019d be selective about the people you invite because you want to make sure everyone meshes well. But if you\u2019re throwing an office party, you\u2019ll probably invite everyone (it\u2019d be rude not to!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest thing here is to make attendance at your virtual Christmas party <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">optional<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After a year filled with economic instability, financial hardship, illness, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">countless Zoom calls<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not everyone is going to feel up to a virtual party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, decide if you want to allow people to bring a plus-one. In-person parties typically allow this, and it can make your teammates feel more comfortable if they can bring, say, their spouse to the party. For online parties, it might be kind of awkward, depending on if you\u2019ll be doing activities in which the plus-ones can be involved. Use your best judgment here. Or, better yet, survey your team!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, consider making it paid. Some companies choose to pay their employees for the time they spend at office parties (even ones that are online). And in some cases, it might be required by law. Be sure to check your local laws and consult with your legal team if you have one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectually stimulating or entertaining conversations are the lifeblood of an engaging party. Having conversations on a group video call, however, can quickly devolve into chaos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent this, consider using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/206476093-Enabling-breakout-rooms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom breakout rooms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allow you to assign participants to their own sessions or let them choose which sessions they want to be a part of. It\u2019s kind of like when people form a small circle in one part of the party for their own little chats. It makes conversation during your virtual Christmas party <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more manageable, as you won\u2019t have 50 people talking over each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At an in-person party, movement is guaranteed. People walk around, from the hors d\u2019oeuvres table to the bar, or they head to the bathroom, or they at least stand around talking to people. With an online party, however, movement won\u2019t happen unless you make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting before a computer for the entire get-together will be boring. Here are some ways you can incorporate movement into your virtual Christmas party:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Stretch breaks: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either the host or some other designated person can be in charge of reminding people to stand up and stretch every 15 minutes or so. You can even lead people in the types of stretches they should do.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bathroom and drink breaks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During the stretch breaks, you can also announce that people are welcome to take a bathroom break or refill their drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Dance tutorials: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel close enough to your team, you can also assign someone to lead a dance tutorial to infuse some more fun into your party.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmosphere<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every good party has a festive ambience that gets people in the right frame of mind for celebration. Consider all five senses: taste, touch, sight, hearing, and smell. Yes, it\u2019ll be a challenge to create atmosphere online, but here are some ways you can do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Set a dress code: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressing up is part of the fun of holiday parties, so be sure to tell your attendees what to wear. One fun idea is to have everyone don their ugliest sweaters so you can all vote on the winner!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Send background decorations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head over to Amazon or another website and purchase banners, backgrounds, or other decorations. Have them mailed to each attendees\u2019 house so they can set up the decorations before the call.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Send party favors to wear:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can also send hats, ugly sweaters, and other items for attendees to wear to the party.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mail essential oils or a holiday-themed candle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smell has a special way of evoking feelings, particularly nostalgia. You could send your attendees Christmas tree-, cinnamon-, or apple pie-scented candles to light during the party to put them in a warm, festive mood.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Have everyone pick their own Zoom virtual background: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create the feeling of being in the same room, you can download a Christmas-themed background and send it to everyone so you can have the same background on Zoom. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can ask each participant to choose a virtual background that\u2019s holiday-themed. This serves a second purpose of ensuring there\u2019s nothing embarrassing behind them when they join the call from home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right playlist can put everyone at ease and in a celebratory mood. Go easy on the music, though, because too many sounds on a video call are never good. (In fact, that\u2019s why we recommend all attendees install the noise-canceling app <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> beforehand.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[demo]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to add music to your virtual Christmas party, then it\u2019s best to do so when people are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> having conversations. For example, you can play music as you wait for everyone to arrive or during breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ideas for playing music during your Zoom party:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>AmpMe: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a cool app that allows all participants to sync music on their phones so they can listen to the same song at the same time. It\u2019s available for Android and iOS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zoom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can also just play music through your computer on Zoom.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ask someone to perform: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, there\u2019s someone on your team with musical talents. Before the party, ask them if they\u2019d be interested in performing a song or two for the virtual party.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games and Activities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, for the fun part! While people will likely want to chat, you shouldn\u2019t spend all of the party having off-the-cuff conversations. Plan some games and activities to keep people engaged, such as:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Gift exchange: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A time-honored tradition in many office parties, the gift exchange can still happen for a virtual party. Simply ask people to sign up if they want to participate in a Secret Santa. Use a spreadsheet to gather their names and addresses. Then, assign a person to each participant along with a max budget they should spend on the gift.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep things simple, have everyone order their gifts on Amazon for fast and easy delivery. Then, when you\u2019re on the Zoom call, everyone can open their gift and try to guess who it\u2019s from.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Gingerbread house: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another Christmas-themed activity is to have your attendees build gingerbread houses. You can even make it a competition and judge the winner in the end.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase gingerbread kits online and mail them to your attendees\u2019 houses. Alternatively, guests can purchase their own supplies for the competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pub quiz: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many platforms for hosting a pub quiz, but a simple, low-tech way is to use Google Slides and Forms.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one virtual party, I created a Google Slides presentation with one question per slide and shared my screen. That way, I could control when participants saw the question. I also created a separate Google Form for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">each<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> question and linked them together so that participants could submit their answers one by one, and I could read them off one at a time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To raise the stakes, give a real prize to the winner, such as a $20 Amazon gift card.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Karaoke: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreate a karaoke bar on your Zoom call by using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/w2g.tv\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch2Gether<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which lets you sync up videos with others. Then, assign someone to find suitable karaoke instrumental tracks on YouTube.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can get creative with what they want to use as their \u201cmicrophones\u201d\u2014curling irons, hairdryers, or brushes, anyone?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bingo: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, I love the idea of a \u201cpandemic bingo\u201d that\u2019s humorous and on-theme for 2020. Use an online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myfreebingocards.com\/bingo-card-generator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bingo card generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to craft your own zingers, such as \u201cdidn\u2019t wear pants for a week,\u201d \u201cused \u2018there\u2019s a pandemic\u2019 as an excuse to get out of a family event,\u201d or \u201cheld conversations with your pet or houseplant.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can either print the cards and mail them out, or just email the digital file and allow people to print them at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Need more ideas? Check out additional <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/virtual-celebration-ideas\/\">9 virtual celebration ideas for remote teams<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Zoom to Host Your Virtual Christmas Party<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Pick a date and time that works best for most people.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, you can use a spreadsheet or the free tool <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doodle.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doodle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Send invitations.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve decided which time and date works best for most of your team, send out the invitations either virtually or via mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Add a physical element to your virtual party.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide which physical elements you want to incorporate into your party. Do this as soon as possible because you\u2019ll need to figure out addresses and mail items to each attendee on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Send everyone a guide for using Zoom and other accompanying apps <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the party.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike in-person parties, virtual ones have a bit of a learning curve and are prone to technical difficulties. To minimize these as much as possible, send out instructions and etiquette for Zoom and any other apps you\u2019ll be using or activities you\u2019ll be doing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you want everyone to decorate the wall behind them or light a candle for the Zoom meeting, be sure to let them know ahead of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Do a test run.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want your party to be fun, not frustrating. To make sure everything works the way you intend, do a test run with a coworker beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Start the party with some music and light conversation.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your virtual Christmas party, I highly recommend enabling the \u201cwaiting room\u201d feature on Zoom. This makes it so that you don\u2019t have to awkwardly sit there with a coworker you barely know for 10 minutes while you wait for everyone to arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once enough people arrive (or at least someone you\u2019re close to), go ahead and admit all guests. You can play some music and chat as you wait for the others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Play games.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once everyone has gotten their food and drink, made some small talk, and gotten settled in, it\u2019s time for some fun! Start hosting whatever games you decided on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When all the guests are comfortable and having fun, be sure to pause for a group photo and take a screenshot of the Zoom meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 8: Take breaks.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to your schedule for the party so you know when to announce breaks for attendees to head to the bathroom or refill their drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 9: Announce closing time, but let others linger if you\u2019re up for it.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual meetings can feel more draining than in-person ones. Plus, everyone\u2019s joining from home. To be considerate of your guests, be sure to announce when it\u2019s closing time. Allow people to say their goodbyes and log off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re feeling up for it, you can say something like, \u201cI\u2019m gonna stick around for 30 more minutes to chat with people. If anyone would like to stay on for another half an hour, please do!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 10: Send a follow-up thank-you and group photo.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To wrap up your party with a pretty bow, be sure to send thank-yous to everyone who attended. It\u2019s also a nice touch to send a \u201cgroup photo\u201d (a screenshot of the Zoom party) to everyone for a keepsake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Your Virtual Christmas Party One Your Team Will Cherish<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a year like 2020, we\u2019re all in need of some holiday cheer. With these tips and ideas, your virtual Christmas party will create memories that will boost your team\u2019s morale as we head into the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part of the fun of the end of the year is the annual office holiday party. When else can you dress up, let loose, and get festive with your coworkers? 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