Gifting is a challenge! Christmas gifting has even been described as a part-time job because finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be frustrating and time consuming. This is especially true when that special someone on your list can just buy whatever they want online and have it delivered to their home the next day! So, how do you find the perfect, unique gift for someone who has everything? Why not try making one! Pick a creative theme that represents the recipient perfectly, and a VidHug Group Hug video can be a truly unique and invaluable gift experience.

It’s no surprise (pun intended) that the most common reason people use VidHug is to create a surprise birthday gift for someone special! VidHug was originally designed with that use in mind. As VidHug has evolved, we’ve discovered that the universal idea of sharing love, support, and best wishes from friends and family - no matter how distant they are geographically - works for almost any occasion.

There are a few group video services available online, not to mention editing programs that you can buy (or are free to use on your phone or computer) that allow you to edit simple videos yourself, so why choose VidHug?

So you want to send a funny happy birthday video to someone special? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll guide you through your options and help you put a big smile on the face of your loved one!

In our global economy and connected world, it’s becoming more common for people to relocate for work, school, or to follow their dreams. Despite the distance, technology has made it easier than ever to maintain connections and relationships.

With a lifetime of friends and family members from all corners of the world, the impact my mother has made through her personal relationships is undeniable. For her 80th birthday, I wanted to give her the gift of love and gratitude from not just me, but from all those whose hearts she has touched throughout the years. I wanted to surprise her with the memories and messages from loved ones, new and old, far and wide. Thanks to VidHug, everyone was able to join the celebration - no plane tickets required.

I pressed play and watched with bated breath. We were all sitting in the living room of my home, including my wife, our young children, and my parents. Everyone’s stomach was full after having celebrated my Mom’s 70th birthday at a delicious vegan restaurant (her choice!). The MacBook placed on her lap was about to play a video that I had painstakingly spent many days to put together. Looking back, I had no idea (a) how emotional her reaction would be and (b) that I had started on a path to building VidHug.

As a team leader for Youth Central, a charitable non-profit that has given volunteer and leadership opportunities to more than 6000 youth, I witnessed first-hand the amazing contributions of volunteers to our organization, highlighted by hard work, dedication, and growth. There were times when our volunteers would sign up for 60+ hour work weeks at festivals or a 6am wake-up call, simply because they believed in the cause. Incredible!