The lights on the Christmas tree are illuminating the room with bright colors and the ornaments that are hung on the tree are sparkling with flickers of gold and silver. The distant sounds of carols can be heard outside and snowflakes are falling gently on the ground as you look outside the window.
Christmas is the most festive time of the year and is commonly the favorite holiday of many. One of the many reasons why people enjoy Christmas so much is the activities they can do on this special day including attending Christmas parties, festivals, and spending time with their family and friends. However, Christmas in 2020 will be vastly different from the Christmases we have enjoyed before, due to the worsening of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number of COVID-19 patients in Korea, especially in Seoul, has reached its highest point since the pandemic has started, and the government has raised the social distancing level to 2.5. As a result of this alarming situation, it is most likely that Christmas this year will be different since large gatherings of people will be banned and festivals will be canceled. Many have already canceled their plans for attending Christmas events and decided to stay at home. This sudden and unfortunate situation has caused a lot of misery and loss of hope for a festive holiday but the only option we have for now is to make the best out of this situation.
If you are a social person, one way to spend an enjoyable holiday at home is to have a mini gathering with a few of your friends and family. Inviting 3 or 4 of your best friends to your house and having a mini party can be a safe and fun way to enjoy Christmas. Watching Christmas movies during the gathering may bring up the holiday spirit. Some classical holiday movies that are recommended are Love Actually, The Grinch, and the Home Alone series. These movies were some of the most famous Christmas themed movies over the years and after watching them, you’ll realize that these movies are famous for a reason.
If you like baking or creating things, baking Christmas cookies or writing and decorating Christmas cards can be another option for an activity to do at home. Cooking, writing, or doing anything creative is an excellent way to have fun during the holidays.
There are many ways to spend a great Christmas at home other than these two options suggested above. However, what’s most important is to not lose the holiday spirit because we are currently in the middle of the pandemic and try to make the best out of this situation. You never know if spending the holidays at home may turn out to be enjoyable. Stay safe, and merry Christmas!
Citations
Matthews, Lyndsey. “A Complete List of the Best Christmas Movies of All Time.” Good Housekeeping, Good Housekeeping, 8 Dec. 2020, www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g1315/best-christmas-movies/?slide=10.
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