The holidays may look different this year and, like you, we had hoped that the Covid pandemic would be well on its way out by the holidays. However, this year has taught us to be creative in finding ways to connect despite the need to social distance. We wanted to take this opportunity to share a few of our favourite ways to celebrate while social distancing:
- Virtual holiday gatherings or events with family, friends or co-workers. Try using one of these sites: Zoom; House Party and WhatsApp
- Outdoor holiday activities such as building a snowman or going on a sleigh ride with members of your household.
- Visiting Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus or their elves outdoors and taking photos while keeping two metres apart.
- Attending a drive-in or drive-thru event like: The Junction Window Wonderland (Toronto); Fantasy of Lights (Uxbridge); Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic (Toronto). You can find other displays here.
- Watching holiday or other movies with your household.
- Decorating your doors and putting up lights around your home.
- Lighting your menorah.
- Baking holiday treats with your immediate household.
- Donating to your favourite holiday charity or toy drive. There are many creative web sites to share the joy of the season. Here are a few of our favourites: Christmas Wish Tree; CP24 Chum Christmas Wish and Sick Kids Greetings Cards
This year has also highlighted for us the need to shop local. It is more important than ever to support our local business owners and many communities have created great websites to make it fun and easy to do so: Newmarket Shop Local; Explore Aurora, Shop Local Canada and Lindsay's (Diego's Wife) Shop Local Guide.
Yes, the holidays will be different this year but as always, we wish you and yours all the best during the holidays and in the New Year.
From all of us to you, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
