Alanna Chan | ’20-’21 Historian/Tech Editor
Your ultimate holiday survival guide is here, and it’s here to unlock all of the things you need for an amazing one! We all know the feeling when the October/November/December months roll around, and usually it’s filled with lots of excitement. However, with that comes busy schedules, chaos, and on top of that, it’s hard to see our loved ones because of the current state we are living in! So to help with all of the thoughts that may be bouncing in your head, here’s some ideas for you and things to do! Let’s start off with Key Club: Socials among clubs/division events! This is a great way to meet new people from schools near • us and can keep up the cheerful spirits with people who also want to have lots of fun! Support fundraisers! • Operation Christmas! (One of our club’s major events during this time of the year, ◦ donating necessities to those in need!) Food Fundraisers! (You have to eat at some point, so you might as well do so while ◦ helping support PTP! There’s been quite a variety that have been happening.) Lock-in! An event that happens annually, this year virtually, where we can all participate in • numerous service events and make great memories doing it. Save the date for December 30th! For all of these events, it’s important to stay informed (through emails, our Instagram/Facebook handles, checking our website) to know that they’re happening! With your friends/loved ones you may not be able to see: Host a “Friendsgiving”/”Friendsmas” on Facetime, Google Meets, Zoom, etc. • Play online games! (Among us, Trivia Kahoots, Skribbl.io) ◦ Have a presentation night! This idea has been trending lately, and it can spark some ◦ humor among you all! (your friend group as Disney Princesses, why certain colors belong with certain school subjects, etc.) Netflix Party! If you and your friends all have Netflix, Netflix Party is a Chrome extension that allows • all of you to watch the same movie/TV series easily. Simply check in with them/thank them for all that they do! They’ll appreciate it, trust me. And • after all, it is the season of “thanks” (though you should do it all year)! With your family: Game/movie night! Bust out those board games, run a movie marathon, and overall just bond • with your family members! It’s a great way to have fun with them by laughing, getting competitive, and just spending time together. Get some fresh air together/go for walks! Of course we have to go outside sometimes; it’s part of • our nature. What better way to do it than with some company? Decorate a Christmas tree! Just because things might not feel so “jolly”, doesn’t mean you can’t • make it that way! Decorate your house with Christmas decor, and maybe even a tree! I’m sure there must be some ornaments and stockings somewhere. You can even make your own decorations! Paper snowflakes, ornaments made of family ◦ memoirs/glitter, popcorn garlands, and more! Bake/cook together! During the holiday season, baking is pretty popular because of all the • delicious seasonal foods! Pumpkin spice, candy cane/peppermint, gingerbread cookies, yum! It’ll be loads of fun to create something together, especially something you can all eat after! With all of that being said, keep up the holiday spirit! Just because we’re in quarantine doesn’t mean we can do the things we usually do but safely. Spread cheer and the holiday spirit as you encounter new adventures every day! Use this key to prepare yourself for the holidays!
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