As we approach the holiday season, the excitement of Christmas is in the air. While the way we celebrate may be different this year, the magic of the season can still be shared virtually. If you’re planning to connect with family, friends, or colleagues over Zoom, why not add some Christmas games to your virtual celebrations? In this blog post, we’ll unwrap delightful online Christmas games that will bring joy, laughter, and festive cheer to your virtual gatherings. Before starting your virtual meets please ensure a stable and fast internet connection to avoid any hiccups during the games. Now, let’s explore the world of virtual Christmas games on Zoom!
Online Scavenger Hunt: Memorable Christmas Moments
Scavenger hunts aren’t just for kids – adults love them too! Conduct a virtual scavenger hunt with questions like the most memorable Christmas gift received, your favorite Christmas movie or the best place visited during Christmas. It’s a fun way to reminisce and share holiday memories.
Christmas Carols on Karaoke: Nostalgic Sing-Alongs
No Christmas celebration is complete without carols. Download an online karaoke player, share it on Zoom, and get everyone singing together. It’s a nostalgic way to bond and celebrate the joyous spirit of Christmas.
Make a Guess: Celebrity Edition
Spice up your virtual celebration with a guessing game. Assign each participant a character it could be a famous personality, a celebrity, or a fictional character. Through a series of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ questions, let the fun unfold as everyone tries to guess each other’s assigned character.
A Christmas Quiz: Festive Trivia Challenge
Host a Christmas quiz virtually with questions crafted by one of the participants. Make it person-specific for added fun. Engage remote friends and colleagues in a friendly competition and bring some holiday trivia to the virtual table.
A Cooking Game Online: Virtual Chocolate-Making Session
Get hands-on with the festivities by organizing a virtual chocolate-making session. Enlist the help of a pastry chef to guide everyone through the steps or share links to websites featuring step-by-step cake-making processes. Enjoy the sweet rewards together!
A Dress-Up Competition: Virtual Costume Party
Keep it simple and fun with a dress-up competition. Participants dress as their favorite characters or in preferred costumes. Applaud the winner and add an extra layer of joy to your virtual Christmas celebration.
Gingerbread Wars: Creative Cookie Decorating
Send out gingerbread kits to all attendees containing candies, frosting, and gingerbread people. The challenge is to complete the most creative gingerbread creation, and the one who finishes first gets the festive rewards.
A Cracker Making Workshop: DIY Christmas Crackers
Dive into the Christmas spirit by making crackers virtually. Ensure participants have DIY cracker-making kits, and either refer to online guides or hire a professional to guide them through the virtual cracker-making process.
A Virtual Bingo with a Christmas Theme: Festive Bingo Fun
Bingo is a timeless game that’s fun for all ages. Create a Christmas-themed bingo with unique words and phrases. Test how well participants remember as you call out items, and watch the competitive spirit unfold.
Opening Virtual Gifts: Unwrapping Virtual Surprises
Add a twist to gift-giving by having attendees open virtual gifts. Participants can choose to re-open an already-opened gift or unwrap a new one. Ensure the gifts reach the right recipients after the game.
Virtual Charades: Classic Fun in a Virtual Space
Charades are always enjoyable, and they translate well into the virtual realm. Choose a variety of topics – songs, books, movies – and spice up the event with some lively charades.
A Christmas Trivia: Test Your Festive Knowledge
Whether it’s an online or offline Christmas party, trivia is an excellent way to kick off the celebrations. Lay down the rules, use Zoom features like raise hand or polls, and let the holiday-themed questions flow.
Making Christmas Ornaments: DIY Decorations Together
Get creative by making Christmas ornaments together. Even if you don’t share a tree, the joy of creating decorations virtually is a delightful way to bond.
Click a Virtual Photo and Make an X-mas Card: Commemorate the Moment
Capture the Christmas spirit by taking a group photo during the Zoom party. Encourage everyone to use the photo to create their own Christmas card, adding a personal touch to the festivities.
Yuletide Pictionary: Drawing Fun in a Virtual Space
Utilize Zoom’s whiteboard feature for a game of Yuletide Pictionary. Each team member is given a word to draw, and others must guess the word. It’s a visually engaging way to infuse fun into your virtual celebration.
A Slideshow on Christmas: Compile and Share Memories
Christmas is a time for making memories. Compile these memories into a video or slideshow. Whether it’s about the year gone by or personal reflections, creating and sharing a visual journey adds a warm touch to your virtual gathering.
Reading Stories Together: Collaborative Storytime
Choose a classic Christmas story and take turns reading it aloud. Online storytelling may sound childish, but it’s a delightful way to engage in a shared experience.
Guess the Gift: Unwrapping the Mystery
Christmas is synonymous with gifts, and playing “Guess the Gift” adds an engaging twist. Hold a wrapped gift in front of the camera, and let others spend time guessing its contents.
Virtual Tour of the City: Explore Each Other’s Worlds
Organize virtual city tours on Zoom to see and experience where your remote colleagues stay and work. Let each person be the guide and showcase their favorite places.
Start a Charity: Spread Holiday Kindness
Make this Christmas extra special by starting a virtual philanthropic cause. From creating virtual cards for soldiers to shopping online for kids in an orphanage, there are countless ways to spread kindness.
Sing Jingle All the Way Differently: Creative Caroling Contest
Host a creative singing contest for participants to perform the classic Christmas song “Jingle All the Way.” Reward the most creative rendition with applause and festive cheer.
Christmas This or That: Preference Polling Fun
Spice up the festivities with a game of “This or That.” Participants respond to prompts using reactions, written cards, or the chat box. It’s a fun way to discover everyone’s holiday preferences.
Virtual Secret Santa: Festive Gift Exchange
Organize a virtual Secret Santa using tools like Draw Names. Set a budget, send invitations, and enjoy the joy of opening presents together during a video call.
DIY Ornament Making: Creative Crafting Together
Share your screen and guide participants in creating their own virtual Christmas ornaments. It’s a crafty and festive activity for everyone to enjoy.
Guess the Christmas Movie Emoji: Movie Magic in Emojis
Create emojis representing popular Christmas movies and have participants guess the titles. It’s a visually entertaining game that combines movie magic with the charm of emojis.
Conclusion:
This holiday season, distance doesn’t have to dim the Christmas spirit. These virtual Christmas games are designed to bring warmth, laughter, and festive cheer to your Zoom celebrations. Whether you’re connecting with family, friends, or colleagues, these activities will create lasting memories and make your virtual gatherings merry and bright. Wishing you a joyful and virtual Christmas celebration filled with fun, laughter, and shared joy!