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Learn MoreWith the increased risk for COVID-19 expected to continue through the holiday season, many people are planning virtual celebrations with family and friends. Stay in touch while staying safe during the holidays.
A variety of free services are available for your virtual party. Most platforms offer video as well as voice calls and work on both web browsers and mobile devices.
Service | Platform | Number of Participants |
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Zoom | Web, App (Android, iOS) |
Up to 100 people |
Google Meet | Web, App (Android, iOS) |
Up to 50 people |
Google Duo | Web, App (Android, iOS) | Up to 32 people |
FaceTime Group | Mac, iOS |
Up to 32 people |
Houseparty | Web, App (Android, iOS |
Up to 8 people |
Facebook Rooms | Web, App (Android, iOS) |
Up to 50 people |
Skype | Web, App (Android, iOS) | Up to 50 people |
App (Android, iOS) |
Up to 50 people |
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Evite | Web, App (Android, iOS) |
Unlimited |
Share recipes. Food is often the center of holiday gatherings and family traditions. Bring everyone together by having family favorites on the menu. Have a family recipe swap. Then, decide on a few recipes to prepare. You can even vote on which version came out the best.
Cook together. Gather in the kitchen virtually. Set a time to prepare the meal together. This is a good way to get a cooking lesson on that favorite family recipe.
Set the table. Share in the holiday experience by planning similar decorations or have the same flower arrangement. Involve kids in making crafts to display.
Watch a parade, game, or movie. Gather around the television virtually to watch your usual holiday show or football game. Add to the fun by having trivia contests or friendly bets.
Make time to laugh and share. Pick a few questions that fit your group. Some of the answers will probably surprise you!
Play games. You can find a lot of virtual game ideas online. Some are low-tech, like bingo or trivia. But there are a variety of games that people can play together on their devices.
Take pictures. Family pictures might not look the same this year, but they can still be fun. Take screenshots of the party. Plan some pictures where everyone is looking at the camera. For laughs, surprise pictures are fun too!
Include traditions. Think about the family customs that you can do virtually. Gather around for the turkey carving, family blessing, toast, candle lighting, favorite holiday story, or gratitude sharing.
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Reviewed: December 2020