6 Fun Holiday Icebreakers for Zoom Meetings

Icebreakers for virtual meetings

6 Fun Holiday Icebreakers for Zoom Meetings

Streamalive

January 25, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, many of us will be attending virtual gatherings via Zoom. Keeping the festive spirit alive in these digital meet-ups can be a challenge, but with the right icebreakers, you can ensure a fun and engaging experience for everyone. In this guide, we will explore six holiday-themed icebreakers specifically designed for Zoom meetings. These creative ideas will help you kick off your virtual holiday party on a high note, fostering a warm and convivial atmosphere, even from a distance.

Run an icebreaker that everyone will love

Running an icebreaker doesn't have to be hard, it can be as easy as asking everyone where they are joining from or where they were born.

When you use StreamAlive, these responses can be plotted on a map in real-time. All your audience has to do is type their answer in the chat and StreamAlive does the rest.

No more boring or cringeworthy icebreakers. Keep it simple. Just ask everyone where they are from.

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Other icebreakers you can try

1. Holiday Trivia

This is a quick and fun icebreaker. The host can prepare a list of holiday-related trivia questions and ask them during the meeting. Participants can answer in the chat or unmute themselves to answer. It's a great way to get everyone involved and excited about the holiday season. Pitfall to avoid: Ensure the questions are not too difficult or specific to a particular culture or tradition to ensure inclusivity.

2. Festive Pictionary

Use the whiteboard feature on Zoom to play a quick round of festive Pictionary. Participants can take turns drawing holiday-themed items while others guess what it is. Pitfall to avoid: Make sure to keep the drawings simple and holiday-related to maintain the spirit of the season.

3. Holiday Scavenger Hunt

The host calls out a holiday-related item and participants have a minute to find that item in their home and show it on camera. This can be anything from a Christmas ornament to a Hanukkah dreidel. Pitfall to avoid: Make sure the items called out are common enough for most people to have in their homes.

4. Ugly Sweater Contest

Ask participants to wear their ugliest holiday sweater to the meeting. Everyone votes on the ugliest one and the winner gets a virtual applause. Pitfall to avoid: Ensure the contest remains light-hearted and fun, and that no one feels their taste or choices are being mocked.

5. Holiday Emoji Challenge

The host can send a series of emojis in the chat that represent a holiday-themed phrase or song, and participants have to guess what it is. Pitfall to avoid: Ensure the emojis are clear enough to guess the phrase or song. Too complex sequences may lead to frustration.

6. Quick Holiday Debate

Pose a light-hearted holiday-themed question that has two distinct sides (for example, real tree vs. artificial tree, or gift bags vs. wrapping paper). Participants can quickly voice their opinions and reasons. Pitfall to avoid: Keep the topics light and fun to avoid any heated debates or arguments.

Make your icebreakers visual

If you want to go with a "tell me about yourself" type of icebreaker then how about making it visual?

StreamAlive helps you to visualize your chat stream into word clouds, call-out bubbles, or even a Tetris-inspiring wall of cascading tiles.

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As we navigate the holiday season in the era of virtual gatherings, incorporating icebreakers into our Zoom meetings can help foster connection and create a festive atmosphere. From holiday trivia to virtual gift exchanges, these icebreakers provide a fun and engaging way to bring people together. So, whether you're hosting a work party or catching up with family and friends, try out these ideas to make your Zoom meetings merry and bright. Happy holidays!