10 Tips for a Successful Quarantined Thanksgiving

The holiday season in 2020 is going to look different than years past. Families are trying to find ways to spend time with their loved ones amid the coronavirus pandemic. Even if the pandemic is going on, it doesn’t have to put a damper on the holidays. This Thanksgiving, try one of these helpful tips for making the holiday a success. You can celebrate Thanksgiving while staying safe and protecting those around you too.


10 Tips for Thanksgiving 2020 During COVID

 


Create a temporary tradition

Hopefully, the holiday season will look normal again in 2021. In the meantime, be open to the idea of new traditions! Think of fun ways to spend the holiday with those who live in your household. Maybe you can have a Thanksgiving picnic or get the whole family involved while cooking the Thanksgiving meal. You might even hang on to some of these traditions for future years too.

 

Send food to friends and family

If you still want to enjoy your loved ones’ best recipes, there’s a way to do so safely. You can deliver sides, desserts and more to your friends and family. Simply drop it off on their porch and greet each other at a distance. You could even create a swap among a friend group, so everyone gets to enjoy the delicious dinner items.

 

Get in the spirit of giving

The holiday season is all about giving and being thankful for what you have. Find ways to give to those in need. You might donate to an organization or volunteer (masks included). You and your family could also deliver meals and other essentials to the homeless.

 

Use Teleparty to watch a holiday movie

If you typically go see a movie on Thanksgiving Day, you can still celebrate the holiday with a movie. This time, you can do it from the comfort of your home. Put on some cozy clothes and join your friends and family on Teleparty. Teleparty allows you to stream movies from Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu and more in sync with your friends.

 

Host an outdoor Thanksgiving

If you live somewhere where the weather isn’t too cold, try an outdoor Thanksgiving. Being outdoors reduces the likelihood of the virus being spread. You could do this picnic style or on the patio. It can be helpful to spread out while eating to further reduce the risk of transmission. If you need material for cooking, try GreenPan environmentally friendly cookware. Here are two GreenPan coupons you can use today:

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Ask attendees to get free COVID testing

Free COVID testing is available nearly everywhere. Leading up to the event, you could ask all of your friends and family members to be tested if possible. This will help to keep the gathering safe. Any friends and family members who don’t get tested can Zoom in instead.

 

Use Zoom to connect with loved ones

Zoom is a great way to stay in touch with those around us, even when we can’t physically be with them. Even if you’re apart, you can get on a Zoom call with your friends and family. You can have the same great conversations and enjoy your own meals.

 

Try new recipes

Since Thanksgiving 2020 is out of the ordinary, why not use this time to try out new recipes? Find a few non-traditional recipes or new takes on the classics. Turn on some music and cook with the people in your household. If you make extras, be sure to share them (safely) with a neighbor.


 

Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Though there will not be an audience at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, you can still tune in. It will be available to watch virtually. This is a fun way to spend a couple of hours on Thanksgiving with your housemates.

 

Shop online for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

If you usually hit the stores on Thanksgiving night or early the morning after, you will likely need to skip that this year. It would be hard to shop safely, even if you wear a mask, due to the crowds. Some stores may be closed on Black Friday for this reason. Luckily, many stores will be offering online Black Friday deals. This will allow you to save money while staying safe. Check out our Black Friday 2020 deal preview!