How to celebrate holidays while keeping your distance

How to celebrate holidays while keeping your distance

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Large gatherings continue to be prohibited during the coronavirus pandemic, and special occasions must be celebrated apart from friends and family members. However, this doesn’t mean you should completely cancel Easter or Mother’s Day. Here are a few ways to enjoy holidays and birthdays while maintaining your distance from others.

Set the mood.

Create a festive atmosphere at home by decorating. You can order what you need online, use what you already have or make your own decorations. To further set the mood, play some music and wear a special outfit. You could even make an at-home photo booth. There are plenty of ways to set the stage for the occasions you want to celebrate.

Send gifts.

Even though you can’t do it in person, giving your loved ones presents is a great way to let them know you’re thinking about them. Order a meal or gift online and have it delivered right to their door. Alternatively, you can email a gift card or leave a package on their front steps. Connect with others.

All you need is an internet connection and video chat platform to host a virtual party. Loved ones can tune in to watch gifts being unwrapped or candles being blown out. If a video conference is too difficult to set up, get people to record a clip of themselves sharing good wishes, fond memories or funny stories. These short videos can be exchanged by email or posted on social media for everyone to enjoy.

You can also reach out by phone or with a hand-written letter. The most important thing is to remind your loved ones that they’re not alone during special occasions