Spread holiday cheer with these festive Zoom Apps

It feels like a surprise every year when the holiday season sneaks up on us again. You know what else is surprising? The fact that Zoom has over 2,700 ready-to-use apps and integrations built to help teams improve collaboration, save time, and get stuff done. You can use some of these Zoom Apps to bring the holiday spirit into your daily conversations.

We’re all pulled in two directions this time of year. Half of your brain is in a frenzy, rushing to wrap up as much work as possible (wrap up…get it?). The other half is already on vacation, sipping eggnog by a crackling fire. Why not embrace both scenarios? 

Thanks to Zoom's vast marketplace of creative apps and practical integrations, you won't have to look far to add a little festive flair to your next Zoom meeting, webinar, or event. Here are eight popular Zoom Apps that will help you spread holiday cheer with minimal effort:

Good for year-round use but especially helpful during the holidays, Zoom's very own Virtual Backgrounds app gives you limitless options for decking the halls behind you without actually decorating. It also helps hide the pile of unopened packages “Santa” delivered to your kitchen table.

Nothing like a seasonal ballad to brighten everyone's spirits while you're waiting for a quorum at the beginning of your next meeting. With the Music Player app by BlueSky Apps, you can play festive tunes from YouTube and Spotify with high-fidelity audio directly in the Zoom Workplace app. If you’re looking for royalty-free songs to use more broadly, check out the Music app, powered by Triple Scoop Music. 

Who doesn't love bingo? Get the BINGO! for Zoom app and host a fun holiday session during your next meeting by selecting seasonally themed cards and customizing the game for your team. This interactive app works for groups of any size and is sure to get your team engaged and–with any luck–laughing.

Bring your sales pitches, trainings, and team meetings to life this holiday season with the Prezi Video app. Create custom text and holiday-themed templates. Select GIFs, stickers, and images that display in real-time on top of your video feed so you can deliver festive messages and presentations with style.

Sleigh your marketing goals with a holiday-themed webinar or virtual event seamlessly integrated with HubSpot. From attendee registration to automated reminders and post-event follow-ups, HubSpot streamlines your workflow to provide a smooth experience for sales and marketing teams and a memorable event for your prospects.

Host interactive holiday quizzes and games during your Zoom meetings using Kahoot! It's a fantastic way to add some cheer and create memorable experiences during virtual holiday gatherings or even your next All Hands. You can easily create custom quizzes about holiday lore, movies, or trivia to help everyone get into the spirit of the season while learning together.

The Mentimeter app is a tree-mendous way to spruce up your virtual gatherings and ensure everyone's voice is heard. Gather feedback and opinions with live polls and word clouds. Use it to vote on holiday movie choices, collect holiday wishes from participants, or (if you really must) gather input on your 2025 plans.

In case we haven't given you enough ideas, check out Funtivity for your team's virtual holiday party. Get interactive with tons of options for holiday-themed games like Trivia, Say What?, Speed Mingle, and even a Winter Holidays Scavenger Hunt. 

Incorporating these Zoom Apps into your virtual holiday gatherings will help you create memorable, cheerful experiences for everyone involved. If only they could help you finish your gift shopping!

Happy holidays from Zoom. May your days be merry and bright, and may all your virtual gatherings be just right.