Holidays, are you having any?

[RazzleCat]

Last edited Thu Nov 12, 2020, 06:30 PM - Edit history (1)

I feel a bit like the grinch. I have put an end to all discussion of joining either of our families over the upcoming holidays. So are you going to have over or go over to an extended family event. I said no because of Covid, and because I can see on Facebook how many of people involved are not practicing social distancing. I also said no because of how fast the covid is moving up in our area, so that even if they had been social distancing, well you know. fyi we have kids in our extended family, some are still in school, rather than home school, others are teens and tweens, and I know that they are not social distancing in any part, (dropped off some stuff, and talked, and off they went to visit friends, no mask etc). Others are persons who still are working so have a lot of contact with persons, then just the ones you see current photos of them all piled in with friends and or family, no mask, no distance, no nothing.

Fast edit, we will celebrate at home alone, did not mean to imply that we would ignore everything. I assume a zoom with my family (we already do bi-weekly), possibly some food trading with my sister (I leave something on her porch, and she does the same). Most important no in person social gathering, which is very strange to me.

[redstatebluegirl]

1. Nope we are not doing Thanksgiving or Christmas this year.

My husband has a new grand niece he has not seen yet, but he said no to going back home because people will be coming in from 4 different states and his brother in law is a huge Republican who works in the financial industry. His sister is huge on the "big family gathering thing" because they didn't have that growing up. No matter, he said no way, I am not going home either. Both would require out of state travel, either long car drives with hotels or air travel.

We have never been big on the family holiday thing anyway. We have our own traditions that we enjoy, very low stress for both of us. My husband has had a really stressful semester and he needs a break. Somehow going to the family adds lots of stress to our lives. This year it is just plain unsafe.

[trueblue2007]

15. HUBBY AND I ARE STAYING HOME FOR THANKSGIVING. not sure about Christmas

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. I'm not getting together with family.

That would involve travelling to another state. I had a conversation with my sister about two months ago and we decided then I wouldn't make the trip.

I also doubt I'll get together with friends, either. I can make myself a perfectly nice holiday dinner and be content alone.

[Mike 03]

3. I'm having holidays, just not with people.

I've already put up some decorations and am listening to Christmas music on SiriusXM.

My dog and I are on our own this year.

[Rorey]

20. That actually sounds lovely

I'm trying to hold back from doing too much decorating yet, but I've got solar Christmas lights up in the back, and my tree is up but not decorated. I got all of my Christmas CDs out.

I actually love being alone and taking the time to reflect on the many things in my life for which I'm thankful.

[Ohiogal]

4. It's bad here in Ohio

Seven thousand cases in the last 24 hours. Many hospitals getting filled up to capacity.

And, despite Mikey DeWine’s pleading, I saw an article today saying most Ohioans plan to go ahead with their usual family holiday get togethers. I just don’t get it.

[True Blue American]

9. Not mine

My Son has been having a big family Dinner. He will still cook a turkey or turkey breast on the grill but there will be no big family. Most of his In Laws wear masks but there are a few Trumpers who think it is beneath them.

Those who work in the Medical field will stay far away from them. So just immediate.

[LisaM]

5. Nope, skipping my annual (25+ years) TDay brunch

and for the first time ever, I won't be going back to see.my family for Christmas. I should add that I host this brunch.

There is a slight chance we will see one other family member and her dog if we can isolate enough prior to Christmas week.

[pandr32]

6. We will celebrate

The elder of our daughters lives with us due to the Covid economy and so we will have our dinners and celebrations, albeit smaller.
There will be video calls, though, and I certainly look forward to them. The family is out there across the Washington State and Canada and technology brings us all together.

[Binkie The Clown]

7. I got the cutest little 3 lb butterball turkey which I will enjoy alone.

My kids and grandkids and sisters are taking all this Covid thing very seriously, and they understand why I'm not throwing the usual family extravaganza this year. I'm happy. They're happy. Everybody is happy to be Covid-free, and to remain that way.

[icwlmuscyia]

8. video calls will be about it

Maybe a conference call type of deal. Too much risk.

[madwivoter]

10. No gatherings for us...

We're in Wisconsin and the virus is raging (here and everywhere). Our families are generally understanding, but I have a feeling they'll up the pressure as the holidays get closer. We'll do vid calls and phone calls this year with those who want to do virtual gatherings.

[SunSeeker]

11. I'm having 4 of my closest friends over for a socially distanced back yard Xmas dinner.

No present exchange. Maintining 6' separation. Getting takeout food and using disposable plates and utensils. It will be when my husband and son will not be there, so it will be just 5 of us total, spread out over two patio tables. We're in Southern California so eating outdoors is quite pleasant. Don't know how this would be possible in other areas where it is raining or cold.

For Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, it will just be just me, my husband and son, no guests, eating a home-cooked meal.

I way prefer this to years past. My mom passed away years ago, and I don't really have a relationship with the rest of my family, so I'm not really giving anything up. In fact, I'm improving the holidays, not having to put up with my obnoxious in-laws. It will be very relaxing and peaceful.

[OriginalGeek]

12. we are going to our son and DIL's house for TG

At least, we have been invited and have accepted but there's a chance we could chicken out. (turkey out?)

none of us has had anything - they (Son and DIL) were being extra careful for many months because she had to have surgery last month and they didn't want infection to cancel it. We have been very careful - I go to work every day but my workplace is very diligent and not open to the public where I am. Wife doesn't go off hardly ever and has sanitizer and mask at all times when she does. None of us has kids in school any more.

And even with the severely limited exposure and all our precautions we are still not 100% gonna go.

[OriginalGeek]

31. And over the weekend we all agreed not to gather

We are all just going to have our own thing at our homes and some day in the future get together. All the new cases in Florida are just too much. Not going to take any chances.

[Rorey]

13. I am absolutely having holidays!

By myself.

I decided awhile ago that I'll be home alone, but that doesn't mean that I won't celebrate the holidays. I'm sure there will be some video chatting.

The only way that I'd consider changing my plans would be if it turns out to be such a nice day that we could be outside, but still, because of the spike here, I will probably still stay home.

I will have some special treats. I've already put up my Christmas tree, but haven't decorated yet. I want to do it early this year so I can donate my extra ornaments and decorations in my continuing quest to simplify my life.

[SunSeeker]

17. Sounds perfect!

Quiet and peaceful!

[Rorey]

28. I will say

I really enjoy my own company.

[mvd]

14. No

Haven’t talked to any family (besides my mom of course) in a while, and while I have a couple friends, I doubt it will be a gathering. Likely just my mom and me with a couple stop ins during the season.

[Bettie]

16. My big kids will be home from college

so, we'll have our family of five for the holidays.

Not going to the anti-masker family gatherings. Nope.

[spinbaby]

18. Just me and my son

He lives with me, so it’s okay. Normally it would be about twelve for thanksgiving dinner.


I’m always surprised that people don’t get that, when they come into contact with someone, they are also exposed to everyone that person was around.

[Rorey]

29. Kinda like an STD

Perhaps that was inappropriate, but it's true.

[samnsara]

19. staying home alone for both..we feel OK about it. We are going to go to the local....

..taco van and eat outdoors. I hope its snowing!

[Cracklin Charlie]

21. It would seem, from the way my phone is blowing up...

That hubs and I are gonna be fighting about that tonight.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

22. Bah! Humbug!

I love this coronavirus. I can ignore relatives, decline invitations, refuse to kiss, hug, shake hands. It's Scrooge heaven!

(We'll sneak over to some houses, leave bags of gifts on the porch, ring the bell, run away. Hopefully, we'll have Christmas together next year, and demolish the traditional bottle of scotch)

[onecaliberal]

23. We are having the holiday with the people we live with.

[BlueTsunami2018]

24. We're doing zoom holidays.

I hate putting our traditions on pause. It feels weird because most of us have been working through it with no problems. I take the subway to work every day. My parents go to the market. We all wear masks and follow protocols but we can’t be together after being around strangers all the time? I know it’s the right thing but it just seems odd considering those things.

Still, we’re doing zoom.

[Baltimike]

25. Yes, Zoom, by phone and by porchside delivery

other than that, I will be staying the fuck home.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. No. But then, I usually don't.

Small family, only one sibling in town - whose spouse doesn't like me (and the feeling is mutual); everybody else is in distant states (or Wisconsin, which is too scary to visit) or dead. Thanksgivings and Christmases with a cat for company have become my normal routine and it's fine. I'll miss some of the non-family holiday events, though.

[Jirel]

27. Yep, but in a different form.

Thanksgiving is probably not happening except for the two of us and maybe one or two members of our quaranteam, outdoors, distanced.

Xmas will be a thing. Our tradition here is to take a sleigh out into the poorer areas of town, with a friend who's a proper Santa dead-ringer, and give presents to the kids. We will be rejiggering it to be safe, but we're doing it. We're all very distanced from each other for that event regardless, so the main issue will be keeping distance between us and kids.

New Year apparently is happening. Our friend (Santa) who also has traditionally hosted New Year told someone that we'll be moving New Year to my place in the back yard. It's Texas, so that means outdoors, tents, distancing on the deck, bonfire, etc. It won't be a large gather, but again the quaranteam will be there without any extras invited.

[Klaralven]

30. Too early to tell - the kids are going to work and the grandkids to school

May join son, DIL and grandson for Thanksgiving if all are well and unexposed.

Otherwise, I'll bake a nice piece of salmon at home for the wife and myself.

[meow2u3]

32. My family lives in Texas

The best I can do is either text or zoom them. No one's coming over my house, nor am I intending to travel 2300 miles for Thanksgiving.