Just like the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, this year’s holiday season will be different for the majority of Americans. In fact, the CDC is discouraging people from traveling like they normally would for Christmas, Hanukkah, and other year-end celebrations. However, that doesn’t mean you have to spend the holidays in total isolation. Here are safe ways to spread cheer that your physician would approve of.

3 Physician-Approved Ways to Celebrate the Holidays This Year

1. Plan a Snail Mail Secret Santa

Write out a list of your family members and closest friends, and match each of them with another name. Then, send the list to everyone in a group text or mass email at least a week before the celebration. When the holiday arrives, you can all take turns opening your Secret Santa gifts on a video call, watching each other’s eyes light up at the sight of a hand-picked surprise.

2. Carol From Afar

This year, it doesn’t make much sense to go door-to-door singing Christmas carols. However, in the privacy of your home, you can belt to your heart’s content while avoiding exposure to germs and viruses. Get your friends and family on a video call and ask everyone to message the group their favorite holiday-themed tune. 

Choose someone to play the instrumental version in the background, karaoke-style, or simply enjoy the blend of your voices a capella. You can even screen-record your holiday performance and save it to your computer, then send it out to your loved ones on Christmas morning.

3. Hold a New Year’s Cocktail Hour

As the year draws to its final hours, it may feel even stranger to be away from family and friends. However, you can still ring in the New Year with a smile with the help of technology. Invite your closest loved ones to put on their fanciest dresses and suits, pour their favorite cocktail, and join you on a video chat at 11:30 pm. Together, you can count down the last minutes of 2020 in style and share a champagne toast as the Times Square ball drops on TV.

Since 1971, Brownfield Regional Medical Center has been committed to keeping residents of Terry County and the surrounding areas safe. If you encounter a health scare or require medical advice, their compassionate physicians will be there to provide the care you need. From lab testing to respiratory care, you can rely on this trusted hospital to protect your friends and family. Visit the website to learn more about their services, or call (806) 637-3551 to arrange for an appointment.