But this year, it might not be possible for everyone to gather in the same physical space. No matter where your loved ones are, you can still feel connected to them. Traditions can (and should) continue in a nontraditional year.
The Holidays are meant to be spent together.
Keep the tradition in an untraditional year.
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8 Nontraditional Ways to Maintain Holiday Traditions
Holiday activities of watching a movie together after a big Thanksgiving feast, making cakes from scratch in your mom’s kitchen, or having a game night with extended family can still happen this year. You just might have to get a little creative.
Holiday activities of watching a movie together after a big Thanksgiving feast, making cakes from scratch in your mom’s kitchen, or having a game night with extended family can still happen this year. You just might have to get a little creative.
Make a favorite recipe together
Even if you can’t whip up your Thanksgiving meal in the same kitchen, you can still do it at the same time. Set up a video call and chat with relatives as you slice vegetables, knead dough, or stir gravy on the stove.
Make a favorite recipe together
Even if you can’t whip up your Thanksgiving meal in the same kitchen, you can still do it at the same time. Set up a video call and chat with relatives as you slice vegetables, knead dough, or stir gravy on the stove.
Do a puzzle or craft together
There are two ways you can do this. Either set up a video call and do a puzzle or craft at the same time, or work on them on your own time and connect to chat once everyone is done. Just imagine how fun it would be to work on the same puzzle as your dad who’s in a different state. You can send photo updates to each other every night. Or, set up a video call as you cut up snowflakes and hang them from the ceiling.
Do a puzzle or craft together
There are two ways you can do this. Either set up a video call and do a puzzle or craft at the same time, or work on them on your own time and connect to chat once everyone is done. Just imagine how fun it would be to work on the same puzzle as your dad who’s in a different state. You can send photo updates to each other every night. Or, set up a video call as you cut up snowflakes and hang them from the ceiling.
Watch a movie or TV show at the same time
There are several apps and extensions out there that let you watch a movie with loved ones who are far away. They include Netflix Party, Scener, YouTube Party, and Metastream. Or you can simply press play on your video at the exact same time and keep a video call open. Chat in real time about what you’re watching so you can feel connected.
Watch a movie or TV show at the same time
There are several apps and extensions out there that let you watch a movie with loved ones who are far away. They include Netflix Party, Scener, YouTube Party, and Metastream. Or you can simply press play on your video at the exact same time and keep a video call open. Chat in real time about what you’re watching so you can feel connected.
Play a virtual video or board game
Game night is on! With digital video games like Jackbox or Among Us, everyone with an internet connection can get goofy and competitive together. You could also play some popular board games virtually over several days, such as Risk, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride, and Settlers of Catan.
Play a virtual video or board game
Game night is on! With digital video games like Jackbox or Among Us, everyone with an internet connection can get goofy and competitive together. You could also play some popular board games virtually over several days, such as Risk, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride, and Settlers of Catan.
Send homemade treats or mixes
Mailing your famous cookie mix or homemade toffee is a great way to connect with loved ones who you can’t be with this year. They’ll feel like part of you is with them as they taste the food you made for them.
Send homemade treats or mixes
Mailing your famous cookie mix or homemade toffee is a great way to connect with loved ones who you can’t be with this year. They’ll feel like part of you is with them as they taste the food you made for them.
Write good old-fashioned letters
It’s so fun to go out to the mailbox and find a letter with your name on it. Bring some joy to loved ones this year by not only sending them holiday cards, but also by including handwritten letters.
Write good old-fashioned letters
It’s so fun to go out to the mailbox and find a letter with your name on it. Bring some joy to loved ones this year by not only sending them holiday cards, but also by including handwritten letters.
Sing or read together
Thanks to video calls, holiday traditions of singing a Christmas carol together or reading a winter-themed book together can still continue in 2020. You could even virtually carol! Just get all of the carolers on a video call together and invite someone you want to sing to. When they answer the video call, watch their face light up as you all sing.
Sing or read together
Thanks to video calls, holiday traditions of singing a Christmas carol together or reading a winter-themed book together can still continue in 2020. You could even virtually carol! Just get all of the carolers on a video call together and invite someone you want to sing to. When they answer the video call, watch their face light up as you all sing.
Make joint music playlists
Enjoy a virtual dance party by creating a playlist and sharing it with loved ones. Hit play at the same time so you know that your brother, sister, daughter, or dad is hearing the same music you are.
Make joint music playlists
Enjoy a virtual dance party by creating a playlist and sharing it with loved ones. Hit play at the same time so you know that your brother, sister, daughter, or dad is hearing the same music you are.
We’d love to see how you continue your traditions this year! Share your holiday traditions with Blendtec by tagging your social media posts using #blendtecholidays
We’d love to see how you continue your traditions this year! Share your holiday traditions with Blendtec by tagging your social media posts using #blendtecholidays
We’d love to see how you continue your traditions this year! Share your holiday traditions with Blendtec by tagging your social media posts using #blendtecholidays
We’d love to see how you continue your traditions this year! Share your holiday traditions with Blendtec by tagging your social media posts using #blendtecholidays
We’d love to see how you continue your traditions this year! Share your holiday traditions with Blendtec by tagging your social media posts using #blendtecholidays
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Pumpkin Steamer
This hot drink is delicious by itself but can also be added to coffee or hot chocolate for a burst of fall flavor.
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
A creamy potato soup which includes all the toppings of a loaded baked potato. This soup is a whole meal and can be the centerpiece for a casual weekend dinner.
Ginger Pumpkin Bread
This moist quick bread is full of spices and is made using whole wheat pastry flour to offer a wholesome tenderness to the loaf.