As the holiday season approaches, many families are debating whether to attend their annual celebrations due to COVID-19. And while this holiday season may look a bit different because of the pandemic, Parents very much want to allow their children to have as much of a normal childhood as possible during this pandemic, and maintaining holiday celebrations is part of that.
If you’re still feeling the holiday spirit, you can make this time of year just as special even while safely distanced. Here’s how.
Send Gifts.
Sending cards or gifts remains a relatively easy way to let loved ones know that you’re thinking of them. Who wouldn’t want to receive some home-baked goodies, a basket of fresh fruit, or a festive wreath? If you enjoy knitting, candle making, or other ways of crafting gifts for the holidays, now is the time to start planning for Thanksgiving through the New Year.
Share videos.
Your normal family visiting may often have music involved—with guitar, piano, and maybe some singing. You can make a few video recordings of songs and send them to others by text or email. If you don’t play the guitar or like to sing, you can still make your own holiday-themed videos, maybe share a dance routine, a demonstration of athletic skill, or even some stand-up comedy. The key is to have fun and let your imagination run free.
Plan a Zoom Party.
Before the pandemic, if someone couldn’t make a holiday gathering, we just missed them!
Luckily, emerging technology is now available to help us meet remotely and reduce the burden of social distancing. You can use Zoom to host an online party, sing Christmas carols together, or share a meal and good conversation remotely with friends and family members, whether they live nearby or across the country.
Take a virtual group walk.
Due to the physical demands and psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been difficult for many of us to stay physically active. The key is making exercise a daily priority, and the holidays are no different.
After your holiday meal, go on a virtual group walk through your respective neighbourhoods to work off the food. Thanks to your smartphone’s camera, you can share your time outdoors and all of the interesting sights along the way.
Stay Safe.
The safest way to celebrate or enjoy the holidays is with members of your immediate household. Your household is anyone who currently lives and shares common spaces in your housing unit. This can include family members as well as roommates or people who are unrelated to you.
If you plan to go ahead and join a holiday gathering in person, it’s important to remain vigilant. Remember there are risks associated with travel and interacting with people. Try to keep any gatherings brief and relatively small, about six people or less. If the weather permits, hold the get-together outdoors.
To protect yourself and your loved ones, follow advice from your local public health authority, and remember these 3 W’s:
- Wear a mask when you are out in public and when you are indoors with people who are not part of your immediate household. The only exception is while eating or drinking!
- Watch your distance, staying at least 6 feet away from people who are not part of your immediate household.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
Wishing each of you a wonderful and healthful holiday season.
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