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COVID Christmas

A lot of people are stuck at home these days due to the worldwide pandemic known as COVID19. There are a lot of ways to pass the time when you’re under quarantine but one of the better ideas I’ve seen is to break out the tree and share some yuletide cheer.

We Definitely Need A Little Christmas Now

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The stresses of the current atmosphere can certainly be alleviated by bringing a bit of our favorite season into the first days of Spring.

While we’re not in a position to throw a Christmas party or host a huge holiday feast for all of our family and friends, we can do the next best thing and call them or have a video chat session. Just pretend that we’re all snowed in and we have to celebrate together from our homes.

Just think of it as being the mellow, comfy at home time we enjoy during the Twelve Days of Christmas. When all the parties are over and the gifts are unwrapped, there’s that cozy time we spend together at home enjoying each other’s company.

We can spend some time together watching the best Christmas movies on Amazon Prime Video to pass the time. Even if it’s not currently Christmastime, we can get those jolly holiday feels by dropping in on the imaginary worlds created for TV and the cinema.

If you’re not into watching the tube and you just want to enjoy a bit of yuletide chill, there are a variety of channels available on iHeartRadio. They have specialty channels for R&B, Rock and Country if you like a particular style or just stick with the Classics if you just want some good old holiday cheer.

If you’re the sort of person who enjoys puzzle books, we have a number of fun holiday puzzle books available in regular print and large print. You might even enjoy diving back into our Holiday Season Serial Romance, A Misfit Christmas to help you pass the time.

All The Trimmings

Honestly, there’s nothing more cheer-inducing than breaking out the tree, the lights and all the happy seasonal tchotchkes.

When we’re called upon to shelter in place to inhibit the spread of illness, having the Christmas lights up creates a soothing cozy glow. We’re reminded of the times when Winter rages outside the doors and we can just look at the festively trimmed evergreen tree.

Obviously, this is easier if you have an artificial tree. If you prefer live trees, there are ways to go about decorating a tree out in your yard. Creating strings of bird food garlands can serve a double purpose. You get the Christmas tree vibe that you’re craving and you attract birds to your yard who serve as living ornaments for your outdoor Christmas tree. Garlands can be laced with popcorn, o-shaped cereal, dried berries, orange and apple slices.

Inside, be creative with your decorations. The process of decorating can be as relaxing as sitting down to enjoy the finished project. Don’t stress about it.

We’ve got days and weeks to occupy ourselves with before this is over, so take your time and do it for the enjoyment of creating a yuletide work of art. When you’re done, you’ll have a festive display to decorate the room while you kick back and watch some fun holiday movies, listen to your favorite Christmas music or play board games with your loved ones.

Fear NOt

So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ~Isaiah 41:10

One of the most important aspects of living the Christmas spirit all year long (like Ebeneezer Scrooge) is recognizing that Jesus came to us that we need not live with a spirit of fear.

If you’re one of the many people who are obliged to stay home in order to stem the spread of this dreadful disease, it’s a perfect time to take advantage of the stillness and ground yourself in your faith.

If you’re one of the special few who serve others, keep your spirits high with a Christmas music playlist. We appreciate all you do to keep society up and running while the rest of us hunker down and wait for the crisis to pass.

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It’s a difficult time for all of us. Let’s make it easier on ourselves and each other by indulging in a little off-season holiday cheer.