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Pandemic Holiday Celebrations
Safety first? Or family and friends?
Many people are feeling stressed this holiday season. It’s not just the usual worries getting them down. The pandemic has added a whole new dimension.
You see, families tend to have multiple generations. They may encompass a variety of health conditions as well as political viewpoints and tastes in cuisine. These kinds of things have always made harmonious holidays a bit tricky. Nowadays, things might be harder.
I recently watched this video from Australia that addressed some special issues we face right now. I thought it did a good job of discussing options for those who are part of “mixed” groups — those in which some are vaccinated while others are not.
The video specifically discusses Christmas, but the suggestions apply to other holidays, such as Thanksgiving, as well.
What do you do when your parents host a get-together but your sister, her spouse, and their children are not vaccinated? Should you tell your parents they can’t invite their daughter and her family? Do you boycott the gathering? Lecture people? Or fume silently only to explode after a few drinks?
How about if you’re not vaccinated and your best friends want you to wear a mask to their celebration? Do you get hostile and boycott the…
