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Christmas is best spent with the people you love most. And while it may be tricky to see everyone IRL this holiday season, there are still so many ways you can celebrate together — virtual happy hours, get-togethers, game nights, you name it.

Bring the holiday spirit to any (and all!) calls by downloading these Christmas Zoom backgrounds. Some of them will turn your living room into a decked-out wonderland, complete with twinkle lights, Christmas trees and festive decor. Others serve as great conversation starters, taking your friends and family right into their favorite Christmas movies like Home Alone and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

a vase of flowers on a table next to a building: Check out our list of the best Christmas Zoom backgrounds to download for free. These holiday virtual backgrounds are both funny and festive.

In case you need a refresher, here's how to add a virtual background on Zoom.

Download the background of your choice. Pick a few options, so you can switch them between parties or meetings.
After you sign into a Zoom call, look for an icon that says "Stop video" in the bottom left corner of the window. Click the arrow to the right side of it, and select "Choose a virtual background."
Upload as many backgrounds as you'd like, and rotate through your assortment.

Now that you're a pro, browse through these Santa-approved Zoom backgrounds and download any that catch your eye. They're completely free, so feel free to switch'em out as often as you'd like. The more, the merrier!

Hallmark Channel

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If you've ever wanted to live inside a Hallmark Christmas movie, now's your chance. These festive Zoom backgrounds are straight from movies of Christmases past, including Candace Cameron Bure's Christmas Town.

DOWNLOAD HALLMARK CHANNEL ZOOM BACKGROUNDS HERE

Freeform 25 Days of Christmas

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Everyone in your life — young and old — will get a kick out of these Zoom backgrounds, which feature some of the most iconic moments from Freeform's holiday favorites like The Grinch and Home Alone.

DOWNLOAD FREEFORM 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ZOOM BACKGROUNDS HERE

Havenly

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With all the wrapping and baking, your house may not look as picture-perfect as the ones in a catalogue — but you can play pretend with these backgrounds.

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Sesame Street

This image, which kids will definitely get a kick out of, may be too close to reality... especially after all the nights you've spent baking Christmas cookies.

DOWNLOAD SESAME STREET ZOOM BACKGROUND HERE

Williams Sonoma

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Deck the halls with red, green and gold, all thanks to Williams Sonoma. Fill your background with fresh pine, red bows, and a light dusting of artificial snow.

DOWNLOAD WILLIAMS SONOMA ZOOM BACKGROUNDS HERE

Glensheen

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Even if you're staying close to home this Christmas, you can still enjoy the splendor of Minnesota's Glensheen Mansion from the comfort of your living room.

DOWNLOAD GLENSHEEN ZOOM BACKGROUNDS HERE

Walt Disney World Resorts

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"The happiest place on Earth" takes a whole new meaning during the holidays. Heat up some hot cocoa, throw on one of the Christmas movies on Disney+ to calm your sugar-crazed kids and chat away on Zoom with this cheery background.

DOWNLOAD WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORTS ZOOM BACKGROUNDS HERE

West Elm

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You've always wanted to fill your home with West Elm furniture, rugs and decorative accents — and now's your chance. The best gift of all? It's completely free!

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Cracker Barrel

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Pick your desired aesthetic — whimsical, traditional, elegant or classic — and deck your halls with these virtual backgrounds.

DOWNLOAD CRACKER BARREL ZOOM BACKGROUNDS HERE

New York Public Library

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Here's one way to make your 9-to-5 more bearable during the holiday: Show up to your Zoom meetings and pretend your in one the country's most beautiful libraries instead of your bedroom-turned-office.

DOWNLOAD NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ZOOM BACKGROUNDS HERE

CB2

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Impress (virtual) party guests with your decorating skills by throwing one of these backgrounds on your screen. Then take some inspiration from these pictures when it comes time to decorate.

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Frozen: The Musical

To your kids, Frozen is always in season. During the winter months, the chilling scenery is especially appropriate.

DOWNLOAD FROZEN: THE MUSICAL ZOOM BACKGROUNDS HERE

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