This year’s Thanksgiving is probably not going to be the traditional one with lots of shopping, feasts with family and friends, and social gatherings. However, Thanksgiving remains a special time for people to gather with loved ones and remember how thankful we are for one another. Here are some activities you can do to celebrate Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 and everything else happening right now.
- Spend time with family and go home
-
Instead of a massive social gathering, enjoy a cozy feast at home where you or your family members cook and spend some quality time bonding with one another. This year has been incredibly difficult, so why not take the perfect opportunity to express your gratitude for your family?
- Catch up with friends through video chats while social distancing
-
With the short break, take the time to talk with friends you may typically not get the chance to speak to due to how busy you are. While you might not be able to see one another physically — and if you can, make sure you keep a social distance — take advantage of being able to see each other through social media platforms.
- Watch a film or drama you’ve always wanted to but never got the chance to
-
Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the holiday by doing something other than studying. Pick a film to watch and just enjoy yourself.
- Catch up on sleep
-
Many students are often sleep-deprived during school. Especially with Columbia’s hectic midterm schedule, some students might feel exhausted from all the studying they’ve been doing. Thanksgiving break is a great time to sleep and not stress about school.
- Get your shopping list ready
-
Black Friday is right after Thanksgiving. So this time may be an excellent time to do some early seasonal shopping for gifts. While this year, in-person shopping may be restricted, you can still find great deals through online shopping.
- Eat
-
Enjoy all the excellent food! Even if you and your family don’t necessarily have Thanksgiving celebrations, treat yourself with turkey, mashed potatoes, or other Thanksgiving classics.
While Thanksgiving this year may be far from normal, there are still ways to celebrate and give thanks to others. At the very least, Columbia students can take the time to enjoy the short break. Given the situation, what are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving?