

Last year I wrote a guide about how to host the perfect festive gathering, and this year I’ll be putting together a guide for hosting the perfect festive gathering at a distance! (stay tuned for that in the next few days) One thing you can to to liven-up your Zoom meetings with colleagues or friends is to change up your Zoom background to something festive. They're completely free, so feel free to switch 'em out as often as you'd like.This is definitely not the Christmas that most of us had hoped for… but there are still ways to enjoy this time with loved ones at a safe distance! If you’re in a country where the rules don’t allow you to meet with friends in person or you aren’t able to travel back to your home country for the holidays, then you might want to try a virtual Christmas party! Now that you're a pro, browse through these Santa-approved Zoom backgrounds and download any that catch your eye. Upload as many backgrounds as you'd like, and rotate through your assortment.Click the arrow to the right side of it, and select "Choose a virtual background." After you sign into a Zoom call, look for an icon that says "Stop video" in the bottom left corner of the window.

Pick a few options, so you can switch them between parties or meetings. Download the background of your choice.In case you need a refresher, here's how to add a virtual background on Zoom. Others serve as great conversation starters, taking your friends and family right into their favorite Christmas movies like Home Alone and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Some of them will turn your living room into a decked-out wonderland, complete with twinkle lights, Christmas trees and festive decor. And while it may be tricky to see everyone IRL this holiday season, there are still so many ways you can celebrate together - virtual happy hours, get-togethers, game nights, you name it.īring the holiday spirit to any (and all!) calls by downloading these Christmas Zoom backgrounds. Christmas is best spent with the people you love most.
