How To Host An Ugly Sweater Christmas Party Over Zoom For The Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and soon it will be time to celebrate the season with friends and family alike. One of the more popular ways to celebrate the holiday season in recent years is to throw an “ugly Christmas sweater” holiday party, and this type of party works perfectly in person or virtually over Zoom! Ugly sweaters allow us to show off a bit of our personality and get in a festive mood by donning some comfortable and gaudy sweaters. Below, we’re going to share some tips for those of you who want to throw the best ugly sweater holiday party over Zoom this year.
Find A Date And Time That Works For Everyone On Your Team
Our social calendars can fill up fast during the holiday season, so it’s a good idea to start trying to pin down a date and time that works best for everyone. Ask attendees for their input so that you can maximize attendance! Friday afternoons tend to work well in a work setting, and evenings may work better for family and friends, but ask around and see what works best for your group. The more people who RSVP “yes”, the better!
Send Everyone A Fun Invitation Telling Them To Dig Up Their Best Ugly Sweaters From The Back Of Their Closets
Once you have a date and time pinned down, send out official invitations. An email blast can ensure your work team all gets the memo, while text, email or even written invites can add a little personal flair if you’re inviting friends and family to the party. You’ll want to let people know well in advance that the party has an ugly sweater theme so that people have time to rummage through their closets (or Grandma’s) to find their best ugly sweater. Giving them enough time to plan their attire will also allow people to shop for a sweater if they are looking to add a new one to their collection.
Include A Festive Cocktail Or Christmas Party-Themed Snack For The Event
Food and drinks can take any party up a notch, but it might not be on your radar because you’re hosting the party on Zoom. You can still add food and beverages to the equation even if all your guests will be celebrating from afar. You can encourage them to pick up some festive drinks, do a Christmas cookie exchange, or you can let Bar None Games handle all the catering options. We have holiday-themed snack and beverage packages that will allow all of your guests to eat and drink the same thing, which can add to the shared experience. Learn more about these catering options on this page.
At The Start Of the Event, Use Holiday Icebreaker Questions and Zoom’s Spotlight Feature To Give Everyone Their Time To Shine
Even the best holiday parties oftentimes need a little kickstart at the beginning, and we’ve found that icebreaker questions are great ways to get people talking and sharing with one another. Icebreaker questions can be something as simple as “What’s your favorite holiday food or drink,” or “What’s your favorite holiday song?”. They don’t have to be holiday-themed either, just make sure they are appropriate and relevant to your group. Not sure how to pick the best icebreaker for your group? We’ve got you covered. Check out our blog post on how to pick the best icebreaker question.
Ask Everyone To Vote For Their Favorite Ugly Christmas Sweater
When the time has come for everyone to show off their sweater and crown a winner, use Zoom’s spotlight feature so that everyone can showcase their sweater on full screen. Once everyone has shown off their ugly sweater, have each person cast a vote for who they think has the ugliest holiday sweater. You can collect this information easily by using a Google Form, Zoom’s polling feature, or just having each guest privately message or text the host their vote for the winner.
Give Out A Prize To The Winner Of The Ugliest Sweater
And finally, make sure you award the winner of the ugly sweater competition with a prize for their efforts and ingenuity! It can be something as simple as a gift card to Amazon or Starbucks, or it can be something creative of your choosing. Oftentimes it’s helpful to let people know that there will be prizes so that you get the most participation, so let attendees know that their ugliest sweater could win them a prize.
And if you’d like to spice up your virtual holiday party with an interactive game, let Bar None Games host an event during your party. A virtual event is a great way to get people to connect with one another and have a little fun along the way. To learn more about our trivia packages, or for assistance with any other aspect of your holiday party, reach out to the team at Bar None Games on our booking page. Have a wonderful holiday season!
