Christmas 2020 will see a different means of celebrations because of the pandemic when most people are staying in the safety of their homes. The Christmas will see the addition of some unique virtual methods amidst the travel and social distancing restrictions.

Christmas is right on the corner and the pandemic is not going away anytime soon. With the world shifting to the new normal, we find an array of advanced methods being integrated into the celebration this festive year. This year many celebrated Diwali with their loved ones virtually; the holiday season might see some of the same celebratory practices.

Travelling restrictions have made people opt for plans that involve staying in the safety of their homes while the harsh winters in most of North India have made virtual solutions more favourable for people.

We have curated a list of innovative yet in-vogue ways of Lighting up this year’s Christmas spirits:

1.       Online Gifts

A huge part of Christmas is the traditional gift-giving and receiving traditions. People are sending their loved ones gifts online. Many firms are taking secret Santa traditions to a new virtual level where one directly receives gifts from their secret Santa. This is connecting people all over the country and keeping the holiday spirit alive.

2.       Bake/Cook Along

Tons of food bloggers and chefs are hosting cook along where individuals can prepare the same food as any chef by following their recipes by streaming their live videos. People can ask questions with live Q/A options. It is a great way to make the most delicious meal at home and celebrate with family without worrying about eating out.

3.       Light Up the Home

Christmas is all about the tree and decorations if no eating and gifting. Light up your homes and hang the stockings for gifts. What can be more wonderful than sitting near a makeshift fireplace with fairy lights dangling throughout your house, silent night playing in the background and the treetop shining in all its glory?

4.       Video Conference with Friends and Families

Nothing like celebrating the holidays with family, even if they are stuck in some other part of the world! Schedule your Google meets and Zoom meetings, forward the links to family and friends group and keep up the tradition of being together even this Christmas.

5.       Give

Pandemic has hit a certain section of the world more than the others. Many families have no incomes or means to celebrate. One can find various organisations working to brighten up the lives of the unfortunate. Keep the real feel of Christmas alive by giving something to those who have nothing this year.

6.       Virtual Mass

The customary masses before Christmas are shifting to virtual platforms allowing people to attend the celebrations from the comfort of the house. This is done in light of social distancing rules whereby people are avoiding crowded public places.