60 Holiday Zoom Backgrounds That Will Make Virtual Celebrations Merry and Bright
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The holidays are here, and for many, Zoom is still this year's go-to platform for Christmas parties, Hanukkah gatherings, and festive family functions. Video calls are making it possible for people to connect with loved ones all over the world, no matter how far they might be from one another. To get in the holiday spirit, displaying a bright and merry background on your device is a foolproof way to go. From images of glittery Christmas presents to wishful winter wonderlands, these themed scenes will fill your virtual gathering with nothing but holiday cheer.
Here's how it works: to create a customized virtual background, first log in to your account on the Zoom website. Head to Settings, then Meeting Settings, and scroll down to make sure the Virtual Background capability is toggled on. Next, head to the app and click on Settings over there. In the menu on the left side, you'll see Virtual Background again, where you can select one of Zoom's options or upload one of these holiday-inspired picks. Click on the plus-sign icon, and you can upload the background of your choice.
No matter how far away you are from loved ones, let Zoom connect you together and bring you all holiday happiness. Keep reading to download these festive, holiday-themed backgrounds.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes and Theresa Massony
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Holiday Zoom Background: Christmas Lights
This bright background will make you stand out on the call.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Cozy Fireplace
You'll feel warm and cozy when you have this image on display.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Winter Wonderland
No matter where you are, you can get a glimpse of a wintry escape.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Plants
You'll be able to stand out in the middle of these holly, eucalyptus, and pine leaves.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Winter Wonderland
Transport yourself to a cheery winter village when you have this background on.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Festive Cookies
Complete with cookies and cinnamon sticks, this background is too sweet.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Abstract Kwanzaa Design
Make your Kwanzaa one to remember with this festive and bright backdrop.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Cocoa
The cookies diplayed on this background will make everyone drool.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Star of David
With a bright blue hue, this Star of David screen display will be hard for anyone to miss, no matter how many people are on the call.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Christmas Snowy Village
Have the most magical celebration from the comfort of your home with this Christmas Village Zoom background.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Gift
Bright and cheery, this image will bring joy to all those who see it.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Kwanzaa Candle
If you're celebrating Kwanzaa this year, this subtle candle is perfect.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Treats
Pair this image with your favorite Christmastime cookies and cocoa.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Holly Berry
Bundle up in your favorite Christmas sweater when you have this image behind you.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Hot Cocoa
Notice the festive flannel print that's displayed in this image?
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Holiday Zoom Background: Decorated Dining Table
If your Zoom call is filled with family, make it feel real with this dining table backdrop.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Firewood
This background is ideal for any winter Zoom call.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Christmas Tea
Notice the little Christmas tree design that's displayed on the tea?
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Holiday Zoom Background: Mishumaa Sabaa Kwanzaa Candle
If this background doesn't put you in the holiday spirit, we don't know what will.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Snowman Cookie
We suggest using this background after you've made a batch of holiday cookies.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Decorated Living Room
You don't have to do much to make this decorated living room your own.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Menorah
You'll light up the night when you pick this as your screen display.
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Holiday Zoom Background: New Year's Eve Fireworks
This bright image will help you bring in the New Year with a bang.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Christmas Kitchen
Pretend you're cooking up ham in the kitchen with this festive background.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Vintage Christmas
This Christmas background is taking us back, like, way back.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Kwanzaa Fruit Bowl
This delicious fruit bowl just makes you want to celebrate Kwanzaa forever.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Decorated Grand Central Terminal
Live out your New York Christmas dreams with this this festive, wreath-decorated Grand Central Terminal backdrop.
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Holiday Zoom Background: New Year's Eve Decorations
There's no better way to bring in the New Year than with a toast!
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Holiday Zoom Background: Decorated Christmas Door
Filled with red and green, this background is the definition of Christmas.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Christmas Tree
A present-filled tree will surely put loved ones in the Christmas spirit.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Sufganiyah
These Hanukkah treats are perfect for the holiday.
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Holiday Zoom Background: New Year's Eve Village
What's a New Year's Eve without fireworks?
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Holiday Zoom Background: Snowy Covered House
You'll feel like you're in a cozy village in Vermont with this virtual backdrop.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Menorah Dining Table
Set this chic menorah background as your image if you're about to have a virtual Hanukkah dinner with loved ones.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Christmas Candle
Dim the lights, and set this candle as your Zoom backdrop.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Luxury Fireplace
"The stocking were hung on the chimney with care . . . "
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Holiday Zoom Background: Decorated Car
How cute is this Christmas decorated car?
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Holiday Zoom Background: Christmas Star Tree Topper
After all, what's a Christmas tree without a star?
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Holiday Zoom Background: Snow Globe
There's something so comforting and familiar about snow globes, don't you think?
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Holiday Zoom Background: Red Ornaments
You can never go wrong with red ornaments when it comes to Christmas decor.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Outdoor Christmas Scene
How adorable is this outdoor Christmas setup?
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Holiday Zoom Background: Hanukkah Cookies
Sweet, simple, and festive, this sugary background will lift everyone's mood.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Festive Cocktails
I mean, what's Christmas without a festive cocktail?
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Holiday Zoom Background: Decorated Dining Room
It'd be a Christmas miracle if we could have a dining area decorated as nicely as this.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Close-Up Christmas Tree
The close-up Christmas tree background will sparkle just as much as your own tree.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Snow-Covered Trees
If your happy place is among a forest of snow-covered trees, this background will (virtually) put you there.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Northern Lights Winter
This snowy scene captures the Northern Lights in all their winter glory.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Luxury Decorated Mansion
Show that your love for the holidays is as grand as this festively decorated mansion.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Sunlit Christmas Tree
Shine a digital light on your gorgeous Christmas tree.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Snowy Landscape
Allow this beautiful background to make you feel like you're in a true winter wonderland.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Festive Drink
Sip on your favorite holiday drink in front of this light-and-bright background.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Festive Living Room
Tell me you don't want to sink right into that comfy chair.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Menorah and Hanukkah Gifts
This image boasts a full Hanukkah setup, complete with presents and a stunning Menorah.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Festive Cookies
Proudly display everyone's true favorite holiday aspect: cookies on cookies on cookies.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Cozy Fireplace
If you can't post up next to your own cozy fireplace, this background is your next best bet.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Sparkler
A minimalist Zoom background you can keep up well into the new year.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Kwanzaa Gift
This artistic-looking background is so simple and so beautiful.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Reindeer
Position your computer just right, and it'll almost look like this reindeer is in the room with you.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Close-Up Candle Flame
This background is sure to set the mood.
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Holiday Zoom Background: Rustic Tablescape
This holiday set-up is honestly too pretty.