It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Mariah Carey is blasting on Spotify, there’s a Rankin Bass marathon on TV, and the entire house reeks of gingerbread. And while having family over for a roast beast dinner is about as risky as doing pirouettes on thin ice right now, the holiday season can still be merry—as long as you keep your expectations grounded.
Zoom gatherings
Expectations: To follow all social distancing guidelines, many families are gathering via Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, and countless other video messaging platforms. The same familial magic everyone is used to can still be had over wi-fi, whether it’s catching up with the folks, tossing back a few eggnogs, or watching