Christmas Isn’t Cancelled – It’s Going Virtual
TLDR: Christmas isn’t cancelled — it’s gone virtual: host an engaging online party to boost morale, encourage communication, develop teams, and recognize staff with bespoke activities and awards. Explore virtual event options to end the year on a high.
Last week, we asked our Instagram followers whether they’d taken part in a virtual social event since the beginning of lockdown. The response? A split 50/50.
It’s understandable. In such unprecedented times, many businesses have focused their resources on simply staying afloat, with celebrations understandably taking a back seat. But with Christmas just around the corner, now might be the perfect opportunity to reward your team for their exceptional efforts throughout a challenging year.
The good news?
Christmas isn’t cancelled – it’s just gone virtual.
Why a Virtual Christmas Party Still Matters
Boosting Engagement
The end of the year often brings heavy workloads, tight deadlines, shrinking budgets and personal pressures – all of which can lead to stress and reduced motivation.
A Christmas party offers a much-needed pause: a chance to step away from the pressure, celebrate successes and reconnect as a team. A well-designed virtual event can still deliver this sense of togetherness, using two-way interaction to encourage collaboration, competition and genuine engagement.
Encouraging Communication
Christmas marks a natural moment for reflection and reset. A virtual celebration creates space for teams to talk about the year gone by and look ahead with renewed optimism.
With everyone in a relaxed and receptive mindset, it’s also the perfect opportunity to share important messages – from company achievements to future goals – in a way that feels positive and inclusive rather than formal.
Supporting Team Development
Interactive, personalised team-building activities allow colleagues to bond outside of day-to-day work and connect on a human level.
When done right, these experiences create a safe, fun space where people can relax, collaborate and learn more about each other. Turning your Christmas party into a shared, immersive experience helps strengthen relationships and builds skills that carry back into the workplace.
At The Big Smoke Events, we specialise in creating bespoke virtual activities that get teams mingling, laughing and working together – even from afar.
Rewarding and Recognising Your People
Year-end celebrations shouldn’t focus solely on business results – they’re about recognising the people behind them.
Awards are a brilliant way to celebrate individual contributions and personal successes, reinforcing positive behaviours while adding a touch of healthy competition. Wrapping up your event with a bespoke virtual awards ceremony is a powerful way to say thank you and leave your team feeling valued and appreciated.
Bringing It All Together
A virtual Christmas party is the perfect way to end the year – combining fun, celebration and forward thinking in a festive, relaxed atmosphere.
This year more than ever, investing time and energy into making your employees feel rewarded, connected and happy is crucial. By incorporating engaging virtual team-building activities into your Christmas celebrations, you can capture all the benefits of a traditional party – with your entire team online.
🎄 Explore our remote event offerings here and if something catches your eye, we’d love to help you bring your virtual Christmas party to life.
Let’s end the year on a high.