Celebrating During Quarantine: It's Not Only Possible, it's Crucial
This quarantine crept up on all of us faster than a Monday morning creeps up on each weekend.
I am willing to bet that most of you did not have "accept a new life normal" as one of your new years resolutions. And, I am even more sure that no one had "transition into lock-down mode during global pandemic" under "lose 10 lbs" on your resolution list.
It has been hard for many of us to come to grips with these sudden, and honestly strange, life changes. Finding a new normal has been a challenge that none of us could have seen coming.
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A mixed bag of emotions comes along with this pandemic. Many of us are anxious, confused, and well, super angry.
We have a right to be angry. This pandemic stole a lot from us. It "stole" weddings, proms, birthday parties, and an endless list of expected and anticipated milestones and events.
We Can't Let it Win
Celebrations can still go on. Celebrations MUST still go on.
Though this pandemic stole a lot of physical interaction from us, humans are built to adapt. And, that is exactly what we have to do.
Interaction, though not physical, is what will pull us all through this strange and unfamiliar time.
We just have to get a little creative. That is where I come in. Whether it is for a birthday, mother's day, or any other special event, show the people you love how much you care with these social-distancing friendly ideas.
1) Personal Parade Celebration
Plan a specific time, and have loved ones drive by someones house and beep and wave as they go by.
Take this to another level by decorating your car or home with balloons and signs.
2) Digital Party
Schedule a digital party. My family frequently does these via Facebook Messenger or Zoom.
Additionally, there is an app called Houseparty, which has built-in ,easy to follow games. It is a great time for everyone on the call.
3) Order Favorite Take-out Items
Whether the person you are celebrating lives with you or is somewhere else, you can surprise them with their favorite take-out meals. Support your local businesses and fill the belly of the special person in your life.
4) Bake and Decorate a Cake
If the person you are celebrating is in the home with you, bake a cake together. Decorate it anyway you would like.
You can still bake a cake if the person you are celebrating isn't quarantined with you.
For my daughter's recent birthday, my family each baked a small cake. During a video chat they all cut the cake together. She was honored, as she felt like they were celebrating with her.
5) Doorstep Gifts
Using safe measures, you can drop off gift-cards or presents.
In some areas, ordering or finding non-essential gift items may be a challenge. Create homemade gifts like paintings, wreaths, or other crafts.
6) Honor Them with Old Pictures
Create or post a picture collage honoring the person you are celebrating. Whether it is a birthday party, holiday, or mother's day, you can spark good memories and create connections by sharing pictures.
Final Thoughts
Don't let this scary and strange world event shadow the good times in your life. Celebrate life and the people you love, even if it is from a distance.
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Yes stole! This pandemic has stolen a lot. Studying Abroad experiences and graduations. It’s pretty sad. I’ll have to try to baking tip. That sound like that can be a lot of fun
After doing a couple of ZOOM meet ups with family, celebrating anything virtually is 100% possible!!!
Very difficult to accept this new quarantine life but we also have no other option so spending quality time with family.you also shared good ideas.
I love the personal parade idea I seen it. I even seen protests with parades. Hey we have to do something during quarantine when there is Injustice right.
You know, this is one of the things I truly hate about quarantine...all the kids missing birthday parties, graduations, proms...thanks for all the great ideas on how to celebrate despite of everything happening in our world right now.
I love these ideas! In our community, you can sign up to have the Firefighters and Police Officers parade by your house to celebrate the birthdays
These are some really good tips and resources that I find so useful. I can really put them to good use.
I have been stacking wine & beers just to celebrate when this is all over.
I celebrate this quarantine period by enjoying my indoor activities. Think about it, it also saves me from spending a lot.
Yes, we must still celebrate. We had a backyard Easter egg hunt for the kids last week, and this week my daughter and I are going to bake something. Maybe brownies! Just for something to do. Hoping this is all over soon.
I will go partying once this is over and I will celebrate it like it is my birthday.
Pandemic or not my life will go on,i'm still going to celebrate but with caution.
What a good ideas my son has 7th years old in April 25 and we are still lock down we can invite a family through Zoom and Celebrate Virtually
Well, I won't recommend zoom, it has many security issues. Avoid using zoom it is not at all safe. Look for its alternatives, there are many which are much more safe
I have dance parties every night alone and in my apartment. I might not be the beat dancer but I have fun!
Yes, it is very necessary as in such times we can feel really low! Thanks for highlighting it 🙂
Good post. I'm ready for things to get back to normal!
Such great ideas. Baking and decorating a cake sounds like a great way to celebrate at home!
I was actually thinking about doing a virtual party myself for my upcoming birthday. I might also consider the other items in your list.
My second daughter turns 8 on the 30th of April and I've been trying to figure out what we were going to do for her. We were going to do our normal trip to Disney but that's not going to happen due to Covid. So Instead I think I'm going to order a bunch of party supplies, a cake, and her favorite food and just have a day of treats for her. You've got some great ideas on here so thanks for sharing.
virtual parties and online get-togethers are very important during this time.