The holiday season is just around the corner, and despite social gathering protocols slowly coming back to normal, it looks like Christmas 2021 will still mostly be virtual. So how can you make Quarantine Christmas part 2 special? Well, if you’re looking for fun Christmas activities that you can do in the comfort (and safety!) of your own home, we’ve got you covered!
1. Go all out on your Christmas decorations
It’s not uncommon to find over-the-top Christmas decorations in public places like malls and parks, restaurants and offices. But since most of us will be staying home this year, why not go all-out with sparkling lights, colorful parols, and IG-worthy trees? Deck out your living space for the grand Christmas feels.
2. Hold a virtual ugly Christmas sweater contest
For many people, the Christmas chill is the perfect excuse to bust out their rarely-worn sweaters. Turn that into a fun game with your friends by holding an online ugly Christmas sweater contest! One perk of having Christmas celebrations over Zoom? You’re not stuck in an ugly sweater all night — you can change into something better after you win the game!
3. Join a Christmas movie watch party
Whether you think Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie or that Love, Actually is the best holiday film ever, re-live iconic scenes and heartwarming moments with your friends by doing an online watch party of all of your favorite Christmas flicks!
4. Host an angkan or barkada quiz night
We might have all had our fill of online trivia nights, but you can put a twist on the usual quiz night by making it personal! Instead of history facts or math questions, make the quiz about you and your friends and ask fun (and maybe a little risky) questions like who in your barkada had a crush on another barkada member or which uncle can drink the most beers in one sitting.
5. Bake Christmas treats
If you spent the lockdown honing your baking skills, then now’s the time to flex ‘em! Bake gingerbread cookies and other Christmas-themed snacks and send them to your friends and family for a more personal holiday present. Feeling like going big? Try building your own gingerbread house!
6. Exchange Holiday care packages
Missed the feeling of being at a party with your closest friends? Make the lockdown distance feel smaller by sending and receiving group holiday care packages so that you and your friends can still enjoy the same food and drinks!
7. Participate in Manito / Manita
The online answer to your office Secret Santa, Manito/Manita plays up our love for the holidays and the gifts that come along with the season. Take your gift exchanges online to make the process as smooth as silk, and claim those plus points from your fam for being techie!
8. Create and share your 2021 Christmas playlist
Aside from the cool weather and the decorations, nothing can capture the Christmas spirit like a properly curated Christmas playlist. Load up your own Spotify playlist with your Yuletide favorites and spread the holiday cheer by sharing your playlists with friends and family. The only question is: are you team Mariah Carey or team Jose Mari Chan?
9. Get your endorphins going with a virtual group workout
If you prefer a healthier option (or you’re trying to off-set the holiday feasting, no judgment), you can always make working out the main event. Pick your workout of choice, send everyone festive hats, and make sure all cameras are on as you power your way through reps set to Christmas music.
