Welcome to travel + explore + play with SalleeJay where I am your host. Today we are going to explore and play with the idea of new holiday traditions.
Like so many of you, my Thanksgiving looked much different this year. While I still was able to have an amazing time, not being able to bring in the holiday with family can be difficult adjustment for anyone to make.
That’s why I am writing to suggest a couple of different ways to bring in the Christmas holiday with friends and family.
First up, have a family dinner via zoom. I know RIVETING‼️ Now if you’re like me,eating online with others is strange and not very much fun. So why not switch it up, and cook as a family. For families that are close, you can all cook different dishes online together and then arrange to do a drop off at various family members homes so that you are all sharing in the same meal and everyone had a part in preparing it. Have fun, and create a menu. Also, try something new that you’ve never tried before, out with traditional Christmas dinner and in with new worldly dishes your family can experience and explore. This is a fun and contactless way to still be able to enjoy some of your holiday favorites with the very people that you love, while maintaining social distancing.
Next on my list, is family game day. I have had the opportunity to host and participate in a couple of virtual game days that have been an absolute blast. Whether you are playing bingo, Jeopardy, trivia, scramble or a game that you’ve made up as a family, what is most important here is that you are sharing in fun moments with people that you love.
Lastly, have a gratitude gift exchange. This is where you tell family members via zoom all of the ways in which you are grateful for them. So many times we are focused on material things when really the focus of Christmas is family and love. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to tell loved ones how much you care for them, in my opinion that is the perfect gift!
I hope that you all have a wonderful holiday and a Merry Christmas with your family and friends. Until the new year be merry and bright.