You might not be with all your loved ones for Christmas, but you can still celebrate this special holiday together. Make the season bright with these five ideas for celebrating Christmas long distance.
1. Set Up a Show or Movie Watch Party
Is there a Christmas show or movie that you typically watch together? This year, keep up the tradition by creating a watch party.
Many streaming platforms make it easy to create a watch party. You can invite your friends and family to the event, then pick the movie or show you want to watch together. You’ll watch your pick together simultaneously, enjoying your classic hits or finding new favorites together.
2. Mail Surprise or Planned Gifts
Whether you sometimes, never, or always exchange gifts for Christmas, consider mailing a present this year. You can mail an unexpected gift to create a magical surprise or plan a gift exchange. If you send a planned gift, coordinate a time when you and your loved ones can open the gifts together to share the experience in real time.
3. Celebrate in Matching PJs
Another fantastic idea for sharing a long-distance Christmas celebration is to wear matching pajamas. Wearing matching pajamas can help you feel closer and adds a touch of fun. Consider wearing the PJs for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning festivities at home. Sip on hot cocoa and share stories, open presents together, or enjoy the watch party in your matching pajamas.
4. Play Virtual Games
The wonders of technology make it easy to play virtual games together. Find a game that all family members and friends can enjoy. Many game makers offer popular board games and card games in a digital version that you can play online. Playing virtual games is a great way to do something interactive together.
5. Share Holiday Recipes
Finally, share holiday recipes with each other and make the recipes at home. Though you won’t be eating together in a shared space, food can bridge distances like nothing else. If you’re lucky, this might be the perfect opportunity to snag a secret recipe.
