Maya BhatiaStudent Contributor, University of Illinois - Chicago
UIC ContributorStudent Contributor, University of Illinois - Chicago
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
The holidays are coming up and this whole year we have all had to celebrate the holidays differently. This time around is no different and it is important to continue staying safe. It is still nice to get out of your house and feel some type of normalcy. Here are five ways to celebrate with your family. friends, or partner in the Chicago-land area.
1) Drive Thru Light Shows- This idea is awesome and a concept I never heard of before. A lot of businesses have been adapting to the new guidelines set in place, so if we have to drive thru restaurants, why not light shows!? It actually sounds way better than walking around when it is freezing. For most of the light shows, you pay a one time fee, depending on the day, with peak days being more expensive.
While their tree lighting ceremony was virtual, you can see the tree in person, located near Washington Street and Michigan Avenue, up until January 7th.
3) Museum of Science and Industry
MSI has an annual Around the World exhibit, showcasing how people celebrate Christmas differently. From now until December 24th, they are doing live tours of the exhibit. I have never been in person so I am kind of bummed I won’t be able to go this year, but I am happy to still get a look. https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/christmas-around-the-world/
Also, side note- I wanted to include Hanukkah movies but there are actually zero on Netflix. One list suggested The Boy in the Striped Pajamas…so yeah. Netflix has a Holiday movie section but it is all Christmas related.
I am actually obsessed with these hot coco bombs and my Instagram algorithm definitely knows that. I first saw them on dippedby_gaby’s Instagram who makes both hot chocolate and Abuelita bombs. So you can either buy from her or make them yourself with friends, family, or your partner. Then enjoy together and watch some of those movies above!
Maya is currently a Senior at University of Illinois at Chicago. She is majoring in Integrated Health Studies with the goal of becoming a genetic counselor. She joined HER and is excited for all the article she will create. She enjoys staying connected with pop culture and all the new restaurants.
