Celebration of Christmas Season in its essence, amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic

 


“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” However, this holiday season, some of the magic has been compromised by the COVID-19 pandemic.

While countries around the world are slowly rolling out COVID-19 vaccination programs, the majority of the population will not have had the opportunity to get inoculated by the end of the year.

2021 has already proved almost as difficult a year as its predecessor, and with Christmas on its way, many of us are wondering how we can bring back some much-needed magic and celebration into our lives. With delivery of many goods delayed and a whole lot more people still now working from home, sorting out that special gift is still a challenge.

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s to cherish the little things in life. Be it a glass of wine by the Christmas tree or unwrapping a gift from someone you love. After the challenges of the last two years, it’s more important now than ever to be grateful for our day to day lives

As movement restrictions were implemented due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) health crisis, the plans of many Filipinos to travel and enjoy precious moments and occasions with their families and loved ones have been called off. However, many Filipinos won't let the disease play Ebenezer Scrooge to their celebration of Christmas as they would find ways to observe the holidays in a different way.

 


As the countdown for the most wonderful time of the year in the country begins as early as September, Filipinos have found an ally in today's modern communications technology which will allow them to see their loved ones face-to-face without the danger of passing the virus to each other. Through Zoom, Facebook Live, Google Meet or whatever app is readily available, Filipinos from all walks of life are ready to celebrate the season despite the pandemic


Resources:

https://radyonatin.com/story.php?storyid=41794

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https://cals.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Social-Distance-Thanksgiving_Food-Safety-COVID_Homegrown-16x9-1.jpg


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