Chances are that your Thanksgiving celebration this year will look different. The CDC’s current guidelines are recommending you avoid travel and large gatherings. There are still ways to celebrate without putting yourself or others at risk. This year is the perfect time to create new memories and traditions. So… I invite you to feast your eyes on this spread of quarantine-friendly Thanksgiving ideas!
Host a Virtual Dinner With Family & Friends | Even if your family can’t gather this year, it doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate together via the internet. You can host a virtual dinner on Skype, Zoom, or Facebook Portal. Share recipes together prior to the dinner, play a game, toast with a signature beverage, and share what you are thankful for this year.
Throw A Thanksgiving Picnic or Backyard Bash | Weather permitting, you can move the celebration outside. The CDC has stated that being outdoors reduces the risk of exposure to COVID-19, and fall foliage makes for a wonderful backdrop to your Thanksgiving celebration. What may have been an evening Thanksgiving dinner can be moved to brunch or lunch so you will have hours of natural light, and more time to celebrate. Yard and deck space can be utilized to host a small gathering with tables, chairs, blankets, and warm drinks. Your kids will love hot chocolate on Thanksgiving, and this slow cooker cider sounds like a treat on a crisp afternoon! If you have a fire pit, you can move the celebration into the early evening hours.
Enjoy A Taste From Home | If you are feeling a little blue because you cannot be home for the holidays, order a piece of home instead! Many iconic restaurants from across the country ship nationwide, offering you a slice of nostalgia or a taste of your favorite meal even when far from home.
Set-up Outdoor Entertainment | Is watching the big game part of your Thanksgiving tradition? Consider setting up a projector outdoors to screen football or a favorite family movie. You can also set up a competition or tournament outside with games like croquet, badminton, corn hole, or bocce ball for a fun way to safely get together while social distancing. Corn hole games can be personalized with your family name!
Add Festive Flair to Your Home | Even if a large gathering isn’t happening at your home this year, you can still ‘get festive’ by decorating your home to the max with Autumn accents. From pumpkins and gourds, to dried flowers and foliage garlands, you can bring Thanksgiving to life inside your home.
Thanksgiving To Go | If you are not expecting a full house, think about taking a break from cooking a turkey this year. You can order Thanksgiving to go while supporting local restaurants and your community.
Deliver Thanksgiving Goodness | For those of you who will be celebrating Thanksgiving with only those in your households or on your own, a great way to show gratitude this year is by preparing some of your favorite recipes for family, friends, or neighbors. You may know folks that are at a higher risk from COVID-19, and your delivery can be made contact-free. So, even if you can’t celebrate with your grandparents this year, they can still indulge in your famous pumpkin pie!
Volunteer Virtually | In the spirit of holiday giving, consider donating to your local food bank. Other options include signing up to deliver for Meals On Wheels, the organization that delivers meals to seniors, or volunteering to go grocery shopping for people who may need assistance getting them safely this season. There are so many ways to help through virtual volunteering.
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