5 Safe and Fun Family Activities for this Winter
The holidays are in full swing and everyone is trying to find creative and safe ways to celebrate.
Whether it’s adapting old traditions to be safe or creating entirely new ones, there are many activities you can do with your family and friends this holiday season.
Keep reading for 5 ideas of things you can do with your loved ones this winter.
Drive through Christmas Lights
Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by visiting a beautiful Christmas lights display? If you have access to a car, pour some hot cocoa into a thermos and go on a trip to one of these four different drive-thru displays. Take some time to admire the beauty of these spectacular sights while listening to some of your favorite Christmas tunes. It’s a great way to get out of the house and safely bask in holiday cheer.
Decorate a Gingerbread House
Unlock your inner architect and build a traditional (or not so traditional) gingerbread house. You can either buy ready-made kits or, if you are feeling extra creative, choose to build your own. You don’t even have to worry about going to the store to pick up supplies. Before drawing up the designs, you can order food and candy delivery through an online service and have all of the construction materials, such as graham crackers, icing, and candy delivered to you in minutes. While you wait, you can focus on building something epic! Want to make a gingerbread log cabin? A nativity scene? The possibilities are truly endless! Not only is it a blast to put these together, but you have the added benefit of eating it afterward. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving.
Virtual Family Game Night
Hot chocolate, good company, and a board game are all you need for a perfect night in. Especially this year, the safest option is to stay home, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Spend an evening playing your favorite board games, or for a holiday twist, play a Christmas party game. Whether it’s in-person or virtual, enjoying group games is a great way to stay connected with family and friends, no matter where you are.
Ice Skating
If you are comfortable with being around people outside (social distancing of course), then ice skating is the perfect winter activity for you. Spend an evening skating around a giant Christmas tree in downtown Pittsburgh at PPG Place. In efforts to control crowds, they are requiring that tickets are purchased online and are pre-paid, so be sure to visit their website before going. Also, be mindful of COVID protocols to keep yourself and others safe.
Throw a Christmas Party
In lieu of the in-person holiday parties of years past, you can always put together a virtual party for friends and family. Make the most of this year by organizing a last-minute gift exchange or use it as an opportunity to catch up with one another. The best thing about a virtual party is you can put as much or as little planning into it as you want. There are countless themes and games that you can incorporate to make it a party to remember.
Have a happy and safe holiday season!
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