9 Creative Ways to Host a Lockdown Christmas in 2024

9 Creative Ways to Host a Lockdown Christmas in 2024


By ClassBento Team

Can't make in-person Christmas activities in 2024? Don't let that dampen your festive spirit! Our virtual Christmas party ideas will make the most wonderful time of the year just as memorable, with fun and creative things to do with your loved ones this December.

Whether you or a loved one is stuck in isolation, you live on different sides of the country (or globe), or you just prefer to play it safe by staying home, our Zoom activities are here to help. From online painting to DIY pottery to Christmas wreath making classes, these creative and festive activities will beat those awkward in-person gatherings. Looking for a crafty couple's date night at home? Get messy with a DIY clay kit! Want indoor activities that the whole family can enjoy? Try your hand at painting each other's portraits!

Do you still need a little convincing? Let's explore the benefits of partying in the Zoom room before suggesting nine adventures to share with your nearest and dearest – they're so incredible, even Santa can't compete!

Why are virtual Christmas party activities so amazing?

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While Christmas is a magical time of year, organising a get-together can be challenging. You have to choose where to spend the big day (someone's in-laws always end up disappointed), prepare a festive spread and pick party games to entertain the well-fed brood.

Thankfully, virtual Christmas party ideas remove the hassle. You don't have to travel to far-flung locations, and the Zoom room can host more people than mum's cosy lounge. Plus, online classes are simple to book – choose a date, then we'll send you a handmade DIY kit overflowing with materials and equipment alongside a link to your virtual class.

Best of all, online workshops are an antidote to the anxiety that's rife around the festive season. Step away from to-dos and last-minute shopping for a virtual paint and sip class, where you'll indulge in a much-deserved glass of wine and create stunning masterpieces. If the kids are testing your patience over the holidays (parents aren't superhuman), help them wind down with an afternoon of gingerbread decorating.

Check out these seven Christmas party ideas for friends, family and virtual team building activities below!

1. Warm your cockles with whisky tasting

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Christmas is the season to drink and be merry! In this exciting online cocktail making class, you'll mix, muddle and shake signature whiskey cocktails under the guidance of one of the world’s most creative bartenders, Clinton Weir.

Between flamboyant demonstrations bursting with flair moves, you'll concoct a delicious whiskey sour, old fashioned, penicillin and mint julep. The DIY kit also features fancy garnishes, like dehydrated lemon wheels and orange peel, to maximise flavour.

Having a few drinks is the ultimate virtual office party idea, so why not gather your colleagues for an end of year bash? Maybe your manager will seem a little nicer after a tipple or four!

Looking for more Zoom party ideas? We've got the best ideas you'll find for 2024!

2. Craft thoughtful Christmas cards

Handmade Christmas cards make people smile from ear to ear, and this online craft class reveals the secrets behind beautiful designs.

There's a kaleidoscopic array of templates and colours to choose from, including white snowflakes, pretty pink cupcakes and rainbow balloons. The friendly instructor encourages self-expression by incorporating personal touches – you can never have too much glitter or ribbon!

As well as walking away with three delightful cards, you'll gain skills to delight loved ones for future Christmases, birthdays and anniversaries (not to be a scrooge, but you'll also save some cash).

3. Soothe stress with pottery and ceramics

Australia's lockdowns have been hard going, but an online pottery class calms frazzled minds. Playing with clay is a calming activity, grounding troubled thoughts by engaging the senses and focusing on something tangible. After diving into the wonderful world of ceramics, you'll sail through lockdown Christmas 2024 stress-free!

In this marvellously messy session, you'll work with traditional tools, hand build simple clay forms and master coil, pinch and slab techniques. Once the pieces are dry, they’ll visit the kiln to be fired and glazed for a dazzling finish.

4. Level up your festive decorations

Baubles are nice, but a glitzy garland is better! Level up your handmade Christmas decorations game by joining a one-of-a-kind online floristry workshop focused on the intricate art of wreath making.

Led by a talented florist, you'll create an elegant, dried Christmas wreath with an assortment of vibrant red flowers and natural elements. Poinsettia berries and twine combine to turn festive guests green with envy, and the preserved material means it can hang with pride for years to come.

5. Captivate the kids with gingerbread train decorating

Little ones and those with sweet teeth will love this online baking and desserts class that lets you decorate the nation's most moreish treat – gingerbread!

In this mouth-watering workshop, a passionate pâtissier guides you through train assembly and decoration using an array of goodies. The tempting DIY kit overflows with ingredients, including sweets, chocolates, liquorice, jellybeans, marshmallows, and more!

6. Feast on chocolate bars and almond rochers

Christmas baking recipes

Get the feel-good factor in this online chocolate making class, where you'll temper chocolate to create decadent bars and ruby cacao at home.

With support from an accomplished chocolatier, you'll dig into tabling and vaccination, different types of chocolate and the best recipes for the gooiest desserts. By the end, you'll have the confidence to continue chocolate making at home, as well as some heavenly truffles to savour on Christmas Day 2024.

7. Enjoy a paint and sip party complete with cheese

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Looking for fun indoor activities to get you through Christmas in lockdown or isolation? How about painting while sampling a selection of cheese and wine? In this virtual sip and paint party, you’ll emulate the greats by, in the words of Bob Ross, making love to the canvas.

A little gorgonzola unlocks your inner Van Gogh, and having a few drinks inspires limitless imagination. You could even gift your creations to loved ones instead of buying the ubiquitous body set.

8. Immerse yourself in nature with a DIY terrarium

Christmas can be a stressful time, and often that means little to no time spent outdoors enjoying the best month of Australian summer. If you feel like you need to inject some nature back into your life, make a mini terrarium at home with the florists from Merchant and Green. Plants are a great way to bring your living space to life, and when you've made the terrarium yourself, you'll be more motivated to keep it alive and thriving! So, what have you got to lose? Try terrarium making as one of your virtual Christmas party activities in 2024!

9. Complete your Christmas decor with DIY candles

Christmas isn't Christmas without candles, so why not make 2024 the year where you learn how to make candles at home! The process of candle making is actually relatively simple when you learn alongside a pro, and it's a great skill to learn so you can continue making these sweet-scented creations for your home or as handmade gifts for loved ones. With Michelle See's online candle making class, you will learn how to pour a custom-scented soy wax candle, which sets a cosy and warm atmosphere this Christmas. 

Are you ready to host an unforgettable lockdown Christmas 2024?

There are hundreds of indoor activities and online Christmas experiences to get you in the party spirit! Not only are they easy to book and led by some of the country's best artisans, but they make it easier than ever to gather everyone together under the same virtual roof.




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