Christmas celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic will be somewhat different than in previous years. You can still celebrate with your favorite traditions if you take steps to keep everyone as safe as possible. No one wants COVID-19 for Christmas.
Tour Outdoor Light Displays
It has become tradition for people to decorate the outside of their homes with festive lights and stand-up decorations. There may be a street near you where the entire block created elaborate scenes, complete with lights, music, and large stand-up decorations. The safest way for your family to enjoy these displays is from the warmth and safety of your vehicle as you slowly drive down the road.
Have a Christmas Movie Marathon
There are a huge variety of Christmas movies to choose from! Start with the movies that are family favorites. Parents may want to pre-screen new Christmas movies to see if they are appropriate for young children. It can be nice to watch some classic Christmas movies with your family. This is also the time of year when Hallmark makes a whole lot of Christmas movies available.
Connect with Relatives Online
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points out that as cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to rise across the United States, the safest way to celebrate the winter holidays is to celebrate at home with the people you live with. Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.
You can still connect with family members by making use of services like Zoom, Skype, Discord, and others. Use the video option to allow a family member who sent you a gift to watch you open it. Children can participate in the same way, and also can have an opportunity to talk with relatives who live far away.
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