Christmas is a time for giving, receiving, being with loved ones… and of course capturing those special moments on video. From glowing street lights and spectacularly decorated trees to magical unboxing moments, these once-in-a-lifetime memories can be kept forever on smartphones. But as it’s the month of sharing, why not let the world see all of those magical highlights from the festive season?
Here are some ideas for recording Christmas scenes that can be posted on social media to bring joy to the hearts of all those who watch. What’s more, the clips are perfect for uploading to ViralPress for an international network of publishers to view and buy.
Special seasonal moments to look out for
Lights and decorations
Putting up the Christmas tree and lights when the anticipation begins. There are few better smells than a fresh fir, spruce, and pine commanding the living room. Just watch out for the needles! Even if you do tread on those pesky spikes, be sure to record the splendour of the tree. Or even your neighbours who have gone to extra lengths with a wacky illuminated display across the front of their house (there’s always one!).
Office parties
Wholesome party games with colleagues as work finally winds down for the year are full of joy and laughter. In some countries, it’s even part of their workplace culture to have a whole day dedicated to eccentric and increasingly amusing games. These videos are hilarious to watch.
Christmas fails
Falling from a ladder, dropping the mulled wine or burning the Christmas pudding are guaranteed mishaps in many homes. The deliveryman arriving with boxes ordered from Amazon might even slip on the icy path. If that’s captured on a doorbell camera or any other unique fails and falls are recorded, be sure to share them.
Unboxing presents
The pinnacle of Christmas itself - unwrapping the presents. Reactions that are filled with emotion are the most entertaining to see. Whether it is a child overwhelmed to receive their first bicycle or an uncle nonplussed by yet another pair of socks, those moments are the fabric of the festive season. Clips such as students exchanging unusual Christmas gifts vividly illustrate this immediate appeal.
White Christmas
There’s nothing that says Christmas like a fresh covering of snow. This is known as a White Christmas, immortalised by the Bing Crosby song. Warmer climates in Asia, Latin America, Africa, Australia and the Mediterranean might not be familiar with snow, but anyone in the northern hemisphere can look out for the weather on December 25. Or if you are fortunate enough to be travelling and experiencing snow for the first time, upload the video as this person did.
Christmas dinner
The highly anticipated Christmas meal can show perfection - or disaster. A video capturing a meticulously plated turkey dinner that goes spectacularly wrong, such as a dropped roast or a collapsing tiered dessert, provides immediate comedy. Conversely, moments of genuine, emotional consensus, where a family member tries a traditional dish for the first time and expresses authentic delight, also carry significant emotional power.
The enduring power of spontaneous festive clips
The pure joy, and occasional disaster, of holiday videos guarantee their enduring appeal. News publishers, brand advertisers, and documentary producers are consistently seeing these exceptional, unfiltered scenes. Whether it is the unexpected chaos, the hilarious mistake, or the genuine rush of joy, we all love to watch. This material holds distinct commercial value precisely because its authenticity cannot be engineered in a studio.
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