12 Easy Holiday Video Ideas for Friends and Family
Video is a fun and easy way to say happy holidays with friends and family. Even better, it doesn’t take long to create a beautiful video that shows you care! Not sure what kind of video to make? We’ve got tons of inspiration. Take a look at 12 easy ways to celebrate the holidays with video this year.
Holiday video idea #1: Send a happy holidays card
Send a personalized happy holidays card from you and your family and make it come alive through video!
Grab a few images or video clips of holiday preparations and add them to our Happy Holidays template below. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a heartwarming message you can share with family and friends via email or online.
We have a ton of holiday greeting templates to choose from! Check out this quick list or explore them all in our holiday templates category.
Not sure what to say? Check out some unique holiday card messages or get inspired by the video below.
Holiday video idea #2: Post a holiday quote
Need an idea for a quick and uplifting social post? Put together a quote video using our Merry Christmas Message template. Add your favorite holiday quote to spread the joy of the season.
Holiday video ideas #3: Social media videos
Want to spread a warm holiday video with your friends on social media? These vertical templates make it easy! Add your photos then easily share to your stories, Reels, or TikTok to spread holiday cheer.
Holiday video idea #4: Say thanks
Don’t just say thank you -- show the person who sent you a holiday gift how much you’re enjoying it! Snap a photo or a short video clip to show the gift in action. Or simply record a short and sweet "thank you" message! Then create a video with the Thank You Card template below. Email or text out your message, and you’re done!
Holiday video idea #5: Celebrate your year
The end of the year is a good time to reflect back and remember the moments that made your year so special. A year-in-review video or end-of-year recap is a simple, moving way to do just that. The This Year’s Moments template lets you create a dynamic, fun recap using our Photo Burst block. It’s designed for sharing on social media, so you can post all your highlights where loved ones are sure to see them.
Holiday video idea #6: Share a seasonal recipe
Cooking and baking are a big part of many people’s holiday traditions, so if you have a favorite Christmas cookie or a latke recipe that can’t be beat, share it using one of our recipe video templates:
If you’ve never made a recipe video before, check out the video below, which gives you tips for setting up those overhead shots that make tutorial videos so watchable.
Holiday video idea #7: Send an invitation
Get the word out about your holiday party or gathering by making a video sharing all the details, then send it out in an email or as a social post. Start with our Holiday Event Invitation template, then personalize it.
Holiday video idea #8: Share festive facts
Take a family favorite holiday tradition such as baking a fruitcake or going ice skating, and send out fun facts about it. Use our Festive Fun Facts template to get started.
Holiday video idea #9: Make a slideshow photo album
A video can be a truly personal gift, especially when it includes special photos and videos of loved ones. Whether highlighting a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation or compiling photos of your newborn to share with your parents, this seemingly simple gift is as heartfelt as it is timeless. Try using our Digital Album template for fast and easy video creation.
Holiday video idea #10: Remember past holidays
Another gift idea, or just a fun video to play at a party, is a holiday timeline. Share photos and video clips of past holidays to show how your family has changed or grown. Use our Mini-Photo Session template and add photos and video clips over several years of holiday celebrations. Add your own photos and customize the text to fit your needs.
Holiday video idea #11: Shoot a holiday stop motion
Stop motion can add some fun to a holiday greeting or recap. Learn how to create your own stop motion or use our Simple Holiday Stop Motion template to create the same effect while saving a little time.
Holiday video idea #12: Create a New Year’s greeting
Whether you’re ringing in the new year with loved ones in Times Square or enjoying the evening from the comfort of your couch, share a New Year’s wish to friends and family both near and far with our New Year’s Greeting template.
Get Started
Now that you’ve got a few ideas, it’s time to create a holiday video of your own. Browse our entire holiday template catalog for even more video inspiration. Don't forget to tag us on social media with the #MadeWithAnimoto tag so we can celebrate with you!
Merry video making!