This extremely challenging crazy year is over. In the wake of the novel coronavirus, every one of us come up with new traditions for celebrations, holidays, working routines, lifestyle changes, and so on. Besides, things like traveling and large group parties may not be possible anymore.
Here in the United States, the risk of spreading coronavirus is still high. Hopefully, there is positive news on the arrival of a few approved vaccines at the end of the craziest and stressful year ever. Many people have gone through financially and physiologically stressful times while losing their relatives, loved ones, jobs, businesses, and, on the whole, the previous “normal” life.
When you’re ringing in 2021, It’s worth celebrating the beginning of the year – the start on a new path, doing new things, and saying goodbye to old habits. Try to make most of the holiday season with family members, friends, loved ones and celebrate safe and healthy New Year’s Eve.
Identify all the visible and hidden dangers of gathering on New Year during Covid-19. There is an elevated spreading risk of a small private event behind closed doors (it’s recommended to keep a one-and-a-half meter distance from each other). Furthermore, shared airspace and high touch surfaces may increase the likelihood of COVID-19 infection. Safety practices like social distancing, face masks, and good hygiene are much more important nowadays.
Those feelings of overwhelming, anxiety, depression may spoilers of this special eve. To figure out which type of activities will have the best fit for you and your family, try to answer the questions highlighted below.
Where and how should you celebrate NYE?
Many people prefer traveling and celebrating New Year abroad, in a country/city they haven’t been to before. Although some of them keep this habit in 2020, the traveling restrictions in some fashion limit the opportunity for the others.
Parties, private events, as mentioned above, aren’t recommended as there is still a high risk of getting infected during this festive season.
Safe to say that the best place to ring in 2021 is, definitely, at home – a quiet and lovely family night in. The risk associated with a gathering at home with a small group, in this case, is lower.
There is no need to change some NYE traditions like dressing in a fancy outfit, making delicious foods and festive cocktails, taking themed and laugh-out-loud photos. Even over video chat, gather your friends virtually to keep the holiday vibe alive.
How to cope with the stress of a new celebration situation during the pandemic?
In times of crisis and stress, it’s quite normal for you to feel a bit more emotional than usual. You should take care of yourself and your loved ones during these trying times. It is important to eat healthily, exercise regularly, have a good sleep. All in all, keep in mind that you are not alone, the entire society is in this hard situation. Keep yourself aware of negative information while scrolling your feed on social media and listening to the news.
To sum up, make most of the holidays during COVID-19 and have a sweet ending to the worrisome year ever.
