If you haven't looked at MyMerryChristmas.com lately, Jeff Westover has a thoughtful article there. He compares the time of Spanish flu with Coronavirus of 2020.
Plan A - keep doing as usual (maybe skip NY's eve supper as it was mil's bday and she died last week.. just do games and evening buffet)
Brilliant ideas! You have some lovely stuff in mind.I think that we all have plenty of time to come up with new ideas for an alternative if needed.
I have created a Christmas countdown and will be using that as ideas for activities.
1. Start advent calendar.
2. Donate to a charity.
3. Cheese plate and crackers for dinner.
4. Family movie.
5. Decorate the tree.
6. Sing a carol or 2.
7. Stamp and send Christmas cards.
8. Write to Santa.
9. Read a Christmas book.
10. Bake biscuits.
11. Eat a candy cane.
12. Order pizza, tell some stories of Christmases past.
13. Wrap presents.
14. Listen to music.
15. Play a game.
16. Milkshakes for dinner.
17. Cuddle a dog, go for a walk.
18. Dinner outside.
19. Open Christmas cards.
20. Sit and watch the tree lights and chat.
21. Walk (drive) and look at lights.
22.Make cold hot chocolate.
23.Family photo in front of tree.
24. Christmas Eve basket.*
25. Merry Christmas
* Our Christmas Eve basket is something that we have done since the kids were very little and it has evolved over the years. It used to contain pj's and a new toothbrush and a Christmas video to watch. It now contains small bottles of Coke or Pepsi, savory crackers, lollies, popcorn, chips and a list of topics as conversation starters. (What is your best Christmas memory, what was your favourtie gift etc) We watch a movie or a show and just enjoy each others company.
None of the ideas above call for anything difficult, most items I already have around the house and the rest I think I can easily source between now and Christmas.
It is a little different for us here as it is hot so that is why we will have milkshakes etc.
I am thinking of getting a Christmas jigsaw from EBay so that we can work on that through December. I have already bought a colouring book and pencils and will work on that. DS is in charge of picking the movies.
Anyway, just a few thoughts of what we are doing here to make December a little more enjoyable.
I think that we all have plenty of time to come up with new ideas for an alternative if needed.
I have created a Christmas countdown and will be using that as ideas for activities.
1. Start advent calendar.
2. Donate to a charity.
3. Cheese plate and crackers for dinner.
4. Family movie.
5. Decorate the tree.
6. Sing a carol or 2.
7. Stamp and send Christmas cards.
8. Write to Santa.
9. Read a Christmas book.
10. Bake biscuits.
11. Eat a candy cane.
12. Order pizza, tell some stories of Christmases past.
13. Wrap presents.
14. Listen to music.
15. Play a game.
16. Milkshakes for dinner.
17. Cuddle a dog, go for a walk.
18. Dinner outside.
19. Open Christmas cards.
20. Sit and watch the tree lights and chat.
21. Walk (drive) and look at lights.
22.Make cold hot chocolate.
23.Family photo in front of tree.
24. Christmas Eve basket.*
25. Merry Christmas
* Our Christmas Eve basket is something that we have done since the kids were very little and it has evolved over the years. It used to contain pj's and a new toothbrush and a Christmas video to watch. It now contains small bottles of Coke or Pepsi, savory crackers, lollies, popcorn, chips and a list of topics as conversation starters. (What is your best Christmas memory, what was your favourtie gift etc) We watch a movie or a show and just enjoy each others company.
None of the ideas above call for anything difficult, most items I already have around the house and the rest I think I can easily source between now and Christmas.
It is a little different for us here as it is hot so that is why we will have milkshakes etc.
I am thinking of getting a Christmas jigsaw from EBay so that we can work on that through December. I have already bought a colouring book and pencils and will work on that. DS is in charge of picking the movies.
Anyway, just a few thoughts of what we are doing here to make December a little more enjoyable.
If you haven't looked at MyMerryChristmas.com lately, Jeff Westover has a thoughtful article there. He compares the time of Spanish flu with Coronavirus of 2020.
I think that we all have plenty of time to come up with new ideas for an alternative if needed.
I have created a Christmas countdown and will be using that as ideas for activities.
1. Start advent calendar.
2. Donate to a charity.
3. Cheese plate and crackers for dinner.
4. Family movie.
5. Decorate the tree.
6. Sing a carol or 2.
7. Stamp and send Christmas cards.
8. Write to Santa.
9. Read a Christmas book.
10. Bake biscuits.
11. Eat a candy cane.
12. Order pizza, tell some stories of Christmases past.
13. Wrap presents.
14. Listen to music.
15. Play a game.
16. Milkshakes for dinner.
17. Cuddle a dog, go for a walk.
18. Dinner outside.
19. Open Christmas cards.
20. Sit and watch the tree lights and chat.
21. Walk (drive) and look at lights.
22.Make cold hot chocolate.
23.Family photo in front of tree.
24. Christmas Eve basket.*
25. Merry Christmas
* Our Christmas Eve basket is something that we have done since the kids were very little and it has evolved over the years. It used to contain pj's and a new toothbrush and a Christmas video to watch. It now contains small bottles of Coke or Pepsi, savory crackers, lollies, popcorn, chips and a list of topics as conversation starters. (What is your best Christmas memory, what was your favourtie gift etc) We watch a movie or a show and just enjoy each others company.
None of the ideas above call for anything difficult, most items I already have around the house and the rest I think I can easily source between now and Christmas.
It is a little different for us here as it is hot so that is why we will have milkshakes etc.
I am thinking of getting a Christmas jigsaw from EBay so that we can work on that through December. I have already bought a colouring book and pencils and will work on that. DS is in charge of picking the movies.
Anyway, just a few thoughts of what we are doing here to make December a little more enjoyable.
Jody can you share the link to the forum or article please
Early Signs that Christmas 2020 Will Be Different – My Merry Christmas
mymerrychristmas.comWhat Coronavirus Means for Christmas - My Merry Christmas
The coronavirus is here and it is going to affect Christmas in 2020. Here is how it could change things for better or for worse.mymerrychristmas.com
I LOVE your countdown ideas!!!I think that we all have plenty of time to come up with new ideas for an alternative if needed.
I have created a Christmas countdown and will be using that as ideas for activities.
1. Start advent calendar.
2. Donate to a charity.
3. Cheese plate and crackers for dinner.
4. Family movie.
5. Decorate the tree.
6. Sing a carol or 2.
7. Stamp and send Christmas cards.
8. Write to Santa.
9. Read a Christmas book.
10. Bake biscuits.
11. Eat a candy cane.
12. Order pizza, tell some stories of Christmases past.
13. Wrap presents.
14. Listen to music.
15. Play a game.
16. Milkshakes for dinner.
17. Cuddle a dog, go for a walk.
18. Dinner outside.
19. Open Christmas cards.
20. Sit and watch the tree lights and chat.
21. Walk (drive) and look at lights.
22.Make cold hot chocolate.
23.Family photo in front of tree.
24. Christmas Eve basket.*
25. Merry Christmas
* Our Christmas Eve basket is something that we have done since the kids were very little and it has evolved over the years. It used to contain pj's and a new toothbrush and a Christmas video to watch. It now contains small bottles of Coke or Pepsi, savory crackers, lollies, popcorn, chips and a list of topics as conversation starters. (What is your best Christmas memory, what was your favourtie gift etc) We watch a movie or a show and just enjoy each others company.
None of the ideas above call for anything difficult, most items I already have around the house and the rest I think I can easily source between now and Christmas.
It is a little different for us here as it is hot so that is why we will have milkshakes etc.
I am thinking of getting a Christmas jigsaw from EBay so that we can work on that through December. I have already bought a colouring book and pencils and will work on that. DS is in charge of picking the movies.
Anyway, just a few thoughts of what we are doing here to make December a little more enjoyable.
I think my family would appreciate this kind of countdown this year. I've got 4 college students heading home at the end of November so they will be here for all of December. Milkshakes for dinner in the winter sounds fun. I think we could get away with Eggnog flavored and Candy Cane flavored ice cream.I have created a Christmas countdown and will be using that as ideas for activities.
You know, I think you made a good point here.I think that having a "buddy" to help shoulder the twinge of sadness in how different the 2020 Christmas season may be will be helpful.Katrina, I love the countdown to Christmas idea. Yesterday, I made DH promise to be my Christmas buddy. I enjoy getting ready but it gets lonely sometimes. He said he would be a little more helpful.
Jody, can you share what you bought your husband for the 5 senses gifts?Last year we bought gifts for the 5 senses if we are sheltered in place.
Touch, a back scrubber, Smell, body wash, Taste, favorite chocolate, Sight, watercolor colored pencils, Sound I can’t recall. Maybe a movie or CD.Jody, can you share what you bought your husband for the 5 senses gifts?
It's Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United Football Club. It has 3898 pieces, should keep them busy! Sophia has been hinting for the Taj Mahal - 5923 pieces - but it's out of stock and I don't know if it will be available again. I also don't know if I could bring myself to pay $300+!Pamela - what LEGO did you get for the family? The year before last DS DDIL and I did the VW bus on Christmas day and DS had always gotten a LEGO for Christmas.