December 8, 2023 (1y ago)

Festive Fun Online: Virtual Christmas Party Ideas for Remote Teams

Explore fun virtual Christmas party ideas to unite your remote team, with tips for a seamless festive experience using OneTask.

Martin Adams
Martin Adams
Strategy/Vision, OneTask
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The holiday season is upon us, and while many of us are working remotely, there's no reason we can't still celebrate with our colleagues. A virtual Christmas party might just be the ticket to spreading holiday cheer and facilitating team bonding, all from the comfort of our own homes. However, organizing a virtual event that's fun and engaging can be as challenging as figuring out what gifts to buy for a Secret Santa. That's where your creativity comes into play—and a little help from OneTask doesn't hurt either! Let's dive into a virtual wonderland of celebration ideas and organizational tips.

Unique Virtual Celebration Ideas

Ugly Sweater Contest

  • Send out a memo: Have OneTask remind everyone to prepare an outfit.
  • Use a video conferencing tool: Zoom or Google Meet can let you see all the creative (and ugly) fashion choices in real time.
  • Award prizes: Offer online gift cards or additional holiday PTO for the winners.

Online Team Building Games

  • Plan ahead: Schedule games using OneTask, which can sync with your Google Calendar.
  • Choose the right games: From virtual escape rooms to trivia quizzes, make sure they're suitable for a large group.

Virtual Secret Santa

  • Organize participants: Create a contact group with OneTask to manage your Secret Santa exchange.
  • Set budgets and themes: Make them fun and considerate of remote delivery.
  • Gift opening session: Share the joy during the party as each person opens their gift on camera.

Make it Interactive

Festive Cocktail or Cookie Decorating Class

  • Book an instructor: Schedule a class and share calendar invites through OneTask.
  • Send ingredients lists: Automatically email the list to attendees well in advance.

DIY Christmas Crafts

  • Share templates: Make use of Google Drive integration with OneTask to distribute instructions.
  • Virtual crafting session: Everyone can work on their craft while chatting.

Christmas Karaoke

  • Setup: Use a shared Spotify playlist or YouTube karaoke videos.
  • Queue the singers: Allow participants to pick songs and OneTask can remind them when it's their turn.

Making the Most of Technology

Custom Virtual Backgrounds

  • Share instructions: Compile a guide on setting up festive virtual backgrounds, organized by OneTask.
  • Encourage creativity: Offer a prize for the most creative setup.

Spotify Holiday Playlist Collaboration

  • Collaborate on a playlist: A shared Spotify playlist gets everyone in the mood.
  • Use OneTask to send reminders: Don't let anyone miss out on adding their favorite holiday tunes.

Online Christmas Movie Watching

  • Movie vote: Use a shared Google Form to let everyone vote on which movie to watch - OneTask can keep track of responses.
  • Watch together: Stream the movie via a platform like Teleparty.

Bonus Tips for Smooth Sailing

Expert Planning with OneTask

  • Issue automated invites: Save time by letting OneTask send out your virtual party invites.
  • Schedule breaks: Ensure your schedule includes short breaks for people to stretch and refill their drinks.

Follow-up Fun

  • Capture memories: Take screenshots or recordings (with everyone's permission) to remember the fun.
  • Feedback session: Use OneTask to send out a feedback form to learn what worked and what could be improved.

Organizing a virtual Christmas party can bring a lot of joy to your remote team, and with OneTask on your side, the planning process can be just as merry. Remember, the key to a successful virtual Christmas party is engagement, so keep those activities interactive and inclusive. From all of us here, have a holly, jolly virtual Christmas!

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