Even though the holidays are going to look a bit different this year, doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy celebrating them! In fact, there are many unique ways in which you can embrace in the holiday spirit, while still being mindful of your health as well as the health of others around you.
If you aren’t quite sure where to begin when it comes to making plans this year, we’ve got you covered! Here are some ways that you can mindfully celebrate the holidays that are fun, yet safe:
Ways That You Can Mindfully Celebrate Christmas
- Host a holiday party over Zoom
- Unwrap presents virtually with your loved ones on Christmas morning
- Decorate early to get into the holiday spirit for as long as possible
- Keep track of Santa’s flight path with this tracker
- Decorate gingerbread men, gingerbread houses, or both!
- Play virtual holiday bingo
- Send out holiday gift boxes filled with treats and decorations to your loved ones
- Take part in a virtual Secret Santa
- Wear Christmas-themed attire such as reindeer ears or elf costumes
- Create (and then rock out to) a holiday music playlist
- Participate in a virtual cookie decorating contest
- Order a takeout holiday feast from a local restaurant
Ways That You Can Mindfully Celebrate New Year’s Eve/Day
- Tune into a virtual fireworks show
- Attend/host a virtual New Year’s Eve party
- Watch the ball drop on your digital device
- Play games such as charades, Pictionary, and Heads Up over Zoom
- Ship your family and friends some fun New Year’s Eve attire and/or decorations
- Write down some of your New Year’s resolutions for 2021
- Watch a livestream concert
- Have a socially distanced outdoor movie night
- Host a virtual karaoke night
- Safely go out to dinner at one of your favorite restaurants
From all of us at Swift Passport and Visa Services, happy holidays! No matter how you plan on celebrating the holidays this year, stay safe, stay healthy, and embrace all that this time of year has to offer. Even though Christmas and New Years are going to look quite different this year than in years past, there are still so many ways that you can celebrate mindfully with your loved ones.
