While you're preparing for the main event, peruse these virtual Christmas party ideas that will be sure to put everyone — even the Scrooge in your family — in a merry and bright mood.

Consider your team ... a virtual Christmas talent show - every office has one person who loves karaoke, so that’s them sorted; every office also has a multitude of people with hidden party ...

Virtual Secret Santa: Organize a gift exchange where participants send gifts to each other by mail and open them during the party. • Christmas Trivia: Prepare a list of holiday-themed trivia ...

Once the invitations, icebreakers, activities, and food are good to go for your virtual Christmas party, you may start ... but seconds later a SWAT team storms through the windows.

Consider your team ... a virtual Christmas talent show - every office has one person who loves karaoke, so that’s them sorted; every office also has a multitude of people with hidden party ...