Christmas is a magical time of year where families gather together, enjoy festive foods, exchange gifts, and create lasting memories. However, this year’s Christmas will be different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many families are wondering how their kids will adjust to a changed Christmas.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Christmas

COVID-19 has turned our world upside down and in many ways. Families are facing new challenges that they never thought possible, including social distancing and quarantine.

For many parents, the thought of cancelling Christmas traditions is upsetting and disheartening. However, it’s essential to prioritize safety and well-being over the festivities’ excitement this year.

Christmas comes only once a year, and it’s vital that families make the most of it. However, this year is going to be different, and kids may have a difficult time adjusting to the changes.

In this article, we’ll explore various ways parents can help their children adapt to a changed Christmas season.

Ways to Make a Changed Christmas Special for Kids

Create New Traditions

One of the best ways to help kids adjust to a changed Christmas is to create new traditions.

Parents can do this by involving kids in planning new activities, such as baking cookies, making homemade decorations, or playing games, and activities that are safe for everyone, such as taking a walk, building snowmen outdoor, or enjoying stories around the fire. By reinventing old traditions or creating new ones, kids can still have a magical Christmas season.

Embrace Technology

Technology can connect families, even if they can’t physically be together. Many families who can’t be together in person, or afraid to do so, can still come together using computer or phone applications, such as Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime.

Technology can help your kids stay connected to their loved ones, and it is an excellent tool for kids who have grown up with digital tools and social media. So this year consider making virtual parties, sharing stories, and opening presents together over the computer.

Make it a Giving Season

The Christmas season is all about giving, and this year, the spirit of giving is needed more than ever.

Parents can encourage their children to participate in acts of kindness, such as volunteering at a charity or buying a toy or essentials for those in need.

Parents can teach their kids how to make care kits that they can give away to the needy, make holiday cards for the sick, and send encouraging messages to people who work selflessly to serve the city or country, such as nurses, doctors, firemen, and police.

Have a Family Movie Night

Family movie night is always a fun activity, but it can be particularly special during this holiday season. Parents can choose seasonal movies and plan snacks, drinks, and fun treats for kids.

Parents can supplement movies with group activities such as craft projects, talent shows, or discussions about themes and morals of movies.

Create a Cozy and Festive Atmosphere

One way to bring the magic of Christmas into kids’ lives is to create a cozy and festive atmosphere in the home. Parents can start by decoratively lighting up the house.

They can choose a theme, decorate the house with Christmas ornaments, tinsel, and lights. Parents can play Christmas music, invite kids to make paper snowflakes to decorate the doors and windows, and read Christmas stories to create a warm and cozy environment.

Conclusion

In 2020, celebrating a socially distanced holiday season is essential for our safety and well-being, and while kids are naturally disappointed about not getting to see their loved ones this year, there are still countless ways you can make the holiday season special.

This holiday season, parents should be creative and add new holiday traditions that their kids will look forward to for years to come.

By creating a warm and cozy atmosphere, volunteering, or connecting with loved ones online, parents can emphasize the true meaning of Christmas. With these small activities, parents can make sure that their children still have a magical Christmas and are excited for the holiday season.