Merry Christmas parents!!! It is the most wonderful time of the year, and we will be sharing with you five ways by which you can celebrate Christmas with the family during the pandemic. The pandemic has put a damper on most of the year, but we can still make our Christmas just as jolly as the previous years.
The Lagos state government has put up new measures to prevent the spread of a rumored second wave of the coronavirus outbreak [Source:Â BBC News]. These measures have put up more restrictions on movement around the state. As it is Christmas, we understand the want to celebrate with friends and extended families coming from various locations; but for our safety and theirs, let us adhere to the safety rules and regulations, and at the same time, have a wonderful Christmas celebration.
Here are five ways we can celebrate Christmas during the pandemic
Remember the reason for the season
We can get carried away with preparations for the holidays with gifts and decorations but we should always remember the reason for the season. The birth of Jesus Christ is the reason for this celebration we have today. As a family, we can sit together in our homes and tell or watch stories that tell us about Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem to birth the baby Jesus.
We can tell these stories from the bible or visual representations for easier understanding for children; doing by making use of online platforms such as Youtube and so on. Click here to watch this online video telling the story of the birth of Christ.
Have a Virtual Christmas Carol/Party
Christmas carols and gatherings are one of the most common traditions during this time of the year, but due to the pandemic, we will have to settle for virtual carols with our loved ones from long distances in other to keep safe. Watching each other on our online platforms from the comfort of our homes in our Christmas hats, singing along to ‘Jingle Bells’ and other Christmas songs will make for a more wonderful Christmas.
We can make use of online platforms such as Skype, Zoom, and so on; to enjoy this festive season.
Practice the Attitude of Gratitude
A good way to celebrate Christmas during the pandemic is to share the things we are thankful for as a family. An attitude of gratitude in the family as a whole goes a long way in celebrating the festive season; as it has also been a year of ups and downs, we should be thankful to God for keeping us through such a challenging year.Â
Taking the time during Christmas for every member of the family to share what they are thankful for, will allow us to enjoy the festive season the more and look forward to the coming year with hope.
Read also: [ Family Friendly things to Ensure Gratitude as an Attitude ]
Make your Favourite meals
Celebrating Christmas would not be complete without having special meals to go in the home. Making our favourite meals together as a family during the pandemic will lift our Christmas spirits and make for a joyous celebration. So let us get our ovens working for our favourite meals this festive season.
Here is a recipe to make Turkey with plantain stuffings for Christmas. And also for dessert is a very nice Fruitcake recipe, with a drink recipe of African cherry or Agbalumo juice.
 Buy Yourselves Gifts
As a family, buying presents for each other is a great way to celebrate Christmas during a pandemic. Wrapping up presents on Christmas eve and unveiling them on Christmas day will heighten our Christmas spirit and make for a truly merry Christmas. Due to the pandemic, the family can engage in online shopping for products specific to daddies, mummies, and children.
Check the Top Christmas Gift Guide for the Family and get shopping to make this Christmas a memorable one.
It is the season of love and giving; make this Christmas more special, despite the pandemic, by spending quality time with your loved ones and sharing as a family.
