Virtual Christmas Party Ideas for 2021
We Offer Virtual Christmas Parties for Teams and Companies across the UK, Europe and Beyond.
Book a highly interactive virtual Christmas party. Zero risk of the event getting cancelled, choose from professionally organised activities. Using any video conferencing software, we'll ensure to deliver a Xmas party that your remote employees deserve. A zoom christmas party may seem a little stressful to organise but with the help of at Funktion Events, and over a year of zoom meetings you will be able to create memories for your staff.
Activities
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Virtual Race Night
- Amazing racing software
- Place bets, train horses
- Live host / bookie
- Brilliant graphics & commentary
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Virtual Escape Rooms
- Amazing storylines
- Tap and Reveal technology
- Cryptic clues, puzzles & challenges
- Interactive fun host
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Virtual Cocktail Making
- Highly interactive class
- Cocktail boxes delivered to your door
- Alcohol & ingredients included
- Professional mixologist
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Murder on the Slopes
- Winter-themed mystery
- Interactive crime scene
- Timed investigation
- Great for big groups
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Virtual Musical Bingo
- Super fun event
- Interactive live DJ host
- Non-stop music hits
- Professional setup
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The Virtual Team Quiz
- Professional online team quiz
- Fun, competitive, interactive
- Quick fire question rounds
- Variety of pub trivia games
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Virtual Festive Frenzy
- Fun Christmas themed trivia
- Photo & video challenges
- Involves singing & laughter
- Great end of year party
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Virtual Around the World
- Global themed challenges
- Huge variety of tasks
- Visit over 22 countries online
- Festive edition available
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Virtual Murder Mystery
- CSI meets Virtual Cluedo
- Thrilling storyline
- Solve the crime, catch the killer
- Clues, witnesses, explore
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Virtual Chocolate Making
- Make chocolate truffles
- Chocolate boxes delivered to everyone
- Interactive chocolatier
- Christmas festive options
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Beat the Screen
- Ideal for active teams
- 3 fun interactive rounds
- Physical challenges
- Professionally hosted
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Virtual Christmas Cracker Making
- Create 6 Christmas crackers
- Material kits posted to all
- Various colour themes
- Paper hats, jokes, snaps
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Virtually Killed
- Investigate a crime scene
- Designed by ex-Scotland Yard Detectives
- Intense murder storyline
- Based on a real case
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Virtual Wreath Making Class
- 2 wreath crafting classes
- Material kits posted
- Fully remote host
- Includes faux foliage & ribbon
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Virtual Christmas Decoration Making
- Festive keepsake!
- Quality craft kits sent out
- Experienced workshop host
- Flexible set up for you
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Christmas Party Hampers
- Luxury Christmas Hampers
- Options to suit everyone
- Orders for 10-500 employees
- Really simple process
- Enquire for prices
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What is a Virtual Christmas Party?
A company's employee's will have the Christmas party over video conferencing software instead of face to face. Online event staff will run the event over platforms like Zoom and MS teams playing fun party games.
This became very popular during the covid lockdown of 2020 when many people had to work from home and weren't allowed to socialise. However many businesses are still opting for a virtual xmas do this year due to the benefits it can offer an organisation.
What Are the Benefits of an Online Christmas Party This Year?
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If you’re still unsure whether to keep your xmas festivities online this year, see our list of just a few of the main reasons why an online Christmas party will benefit your entire workforce this year.
Cost Effective
It’s a given that hosting a virtual Christmas party won’t damage your end of year budget as much as an extravagant office event. On top of that, we have plenty of excellent, cost-effective packages to save you money as well. You don’t need to hire a venue, food or drink and we have enthusiastic hosts who will do everything for you!
Mostly Interactive to Engage
Often, virtual xmas parties can get a bad reputation for boring and disengaging, but the multiple UK lockdowns have taught us new ways to make online events interactive. We offer a huge variety of ideas that cement different ways to get your colleagues involved including point-based quizzes, tangible kits and events that get you up from your screen-facing seat.
Flexibility
Our clients love the fact that they can book any time, anywhere and for any group size. The party doesn't have to take place on a Friday or Saturday evening, it can take place anytime to suit your business and employees.
Safety First
Health concerns including mental health can often mean that large scale events are inviting and intimidating for some employees. An online Christmas party means everyone can feel safe while getting stuck into some end of year shenanigans.
Inclusive for All
Not only are virtual Christmas parties often safer, but they can also include a multitude of remote workers and overseas employees. If you have offices around the world, bringing everyone together at the end of the year is a fantastic way to signal collective thinking.
Boost Morale
Of course, Christmas is a time to reflect on the year passed and reward your workforce for all their hard work throughout. Organising an online Christmas party is a sure way to boost morale ready for what the next year will bring.
Better for the Environment
With less travelling for both event staff and employee's a business can cut its carbon impact by having a Christmas party over Zoom instead.
6 Top Virtual Christmas Party Ideas
1. Virtual Festive Frenzy
2. Virtual Horse Racing
3. Virtual Cocktail Making
4. Virtual Chocolate Making
5. Virtual Escape Rooms
6. Virtual Murder Mystery
How Do Virtual Christmas Parties Run?
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You can’t go this year without a staff party, which is why we have transformed all our team favourites into virtual Xmas party ideas.
This way they can be ran in a safe and completely virtual environment so that it is suited to the current climate.
With these virtual christmas ideas you can get anyone from anywhere in the world involved to take part without breaching any social distancing rules.
What Virtual Office Christmas Party Ideas Are There?
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You will be surprised by the amount of virtual office Christmas party ideas that there are available.
The industry has also expanded over the last year to include events perfect for both big groups and small, with everyone feeling included.
If you really get creative and put your thinking hats on we’re sure you would be able to come up with some great ideas yourselves.
But we have done the research for you and put together a great selection that would be suitable for any workforce and any online Christmas party.
How Do You Throw a Virtual Christmas Office Party?
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It can be hard to create a virtual Christmas party checklist without any basis to jump off from, but we have some experience under our belts. As well as the usual tech you’ll need to connect your team members, there’s a couple of elements that will make sure your virtual office Christmas party 2021 is effective in all the right ways.
Host on an Even Playing Field
It’s no secret that with every group of workers, there’s a few key individuals that will take the focus in a social situation. Different personalities are what makes a team tick! However, make sure the platform you host on is an even playing field for all participants so everyone can get involved.
Suggestion – We’d suggest a main game or task that each person needs to get involved with at least once during your virtual office party.
A Christmas Movie Watch Party
If an interactive activity might be too much to handle, try a virtual watch party where one person shares their screen. Then, have a talking session after to discuss what everyone thought of the film. This is party of our work Xmas party ideas list that is suitable for any team.
Suggestion – Create a voting poll beforehand so everyone can have a say on the festive film that’s picked.
A Tangible Element
Virtual usually means remote, and remote usually means all online. To help remote workers feel connected over the holiday period, send them a gift or box full of goodies. This could be used for the 2021 virtual Christmas party or just to show your appreciation with some treats!
Suggestion – We offer activities like Virtual Cocktail Making Classes that include make your own cocktails sent to each participants remote location.