Recently updated on November 3rd, 2022 at 01:17 pm
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Virtual Christmas, three words you might not have considered prior to 2020. But perhaps it’s a concept we’re all more comfortable with since COVID. And let’s face it, visiting Lapland is still not that easy. So, check out these ideas to capture the magic of Christmas digitally.
Rovaniemi
Visit Rovaniemi, the hometown of Santa Claus virtually.
Santa is on his way – Watch Santa prepare for his annual journey on 23rd of December at 19.00 from Rovaniemi, with the help of his elf friends. Available to watch on Facebook-LIVE and on Livestream.
Virtual Lapland Experience – In collaboration with virtual reality studio Zoan, you can now enjoy a unique VR experience of the Santa Claus Village, in Finland Rovaniemi. During the virtual visit, you get to cross the Artic Circle and make your way to Santa Claus Village and meet Santa.
Santa’s Lapland
Have an exclusive live video call direct from Santa’s home in Lapland. You’ll be led through the Lapland snow and see reindeer up close before going to Santa’s Cabin and speaking to Santa himself. Prices start from 85GBP per family and include a 15 min video call experience that’s personalised for up to 4 Children.
Portable North Pole
Portable North Pole (PNP) is an online platform used by Santa and his elves to send personalised video messages and calls. In just a few simple steps, you can help Santa gather all the information he needs about your loved one(s) and create a tailor-made video message or phone call. You can even download a HD version of your video to keep for years to come.
Bedtime Story with Santa
Join Santa as he hosts two bedtime story sessions on Friday 18th December, from his Secret Kingdom at LaplandHK. Anyone is welcome to join the sessions, however age recommendations as follows. 6pm – 6.30pm – Ages 3 – 6 years and 6.30pm – 7pm – Ages 7 – 10 years (suitable for *ahem* ‘non – believers’ and believers alike). One ticket per family/screen. Prices start at $200.
Selfridges Online
This year, Selfridges is hosting a series of virtual events, including ‘Dial-a-Santa’ video appointments, a pub quiz with Sink The Pink hosted by Ginger Johnson and online craft workshops to keep you entertained at home.
Cinderella Panto – UK
Join Cinderella and the gang this year with a virtual Panto experience. You can even clap, boo, laugh and cheer with online buttons. There are several live shows and it will be available on demand from 18th December to 31st January 2021. The lives shows are as follows:
- Fri 18th Dec – 7PM GMT
- Sat 19th Dec – 2PM GMT
- Mon 21st Dec – 7PM New York EST
- Tues 23rd Dec – 7PM Sydney AEST
- Weds 24th Dec – 12PM GMT
Carol Service Online
A simple carol service where you can listen to the carols and join in with the readings and songs. The service lasts approx 35 minutes.
Hip Hop Nutcracker
Enjoy a contemporary mash up of the Nutcracker, recorded live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Performed by a cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hopʼs founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. This is a livestream with on-demand video available after the show. You can watch it live, or view the video for a certain amount of time after the show takes place. The next show is on the 20 December, and prices start from $25 USD.
Window Wonderland
Take a look at some window displays from some of the most iconic stores across Manhatten. From Barney’s to Macy’s, to Bloomingdales. You may not be able to see it in person but you can .
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