A different kind of Christmas, but just as enjoyable!
Written by Carrefour Charlesbourg | December 4, 2020
Christmas is likely to be very different this year, but one thing remains the same: the most promising evenings are those spent in good company. Even if we all have to stay at home, the watchword this year is creativity!
First choose the type of New Year's Eve celebration that suits your situation
New Year’s Eve party: Even if gatherings are prohibited in some regions, it is possible to bring several households together on the same screen! Don’t shy away from technology; there are many easy-to-use videoconferencing platforms to the rescue. And it can even lead to funny moments worthy of bloopers! Here are some programs with a free version:
Skype;
Google Hangouts;
Zoom;
Google Meet;
Cisco Webex Meetings;
Microsoft Teams;
Seezus by Facilis (Quebec option).
Remember to do a quick check a few days beforehand, so that your virtual guests can familiarize themselves with the platform and to make sure that it works for everyone!
Quiet at home: Would you prefer a quiet Christmas Eve at home? Select your favorite Christmas movies for a marathon of classics that will take you back to your fondest memories! If you can’t remember the titles, here are our suggestions, your favorites may be among them:
- Home Alone 1 and 2
- The Christmas Tree
- The Christmas Chronicles 1 and 2
- The Holiday
- The Christmas tree has balls
- The Christmas Chronicles 1 and 2
- The Holiday
- The Snowman
- The Grinch
- The Elf
- A Christmas Carol
- The Toy Story
- The Santa Clauseli>
- In Santa’s Footsteps
plane (Home Alone 1 and 2)
Christmas at the hotel like Kevin McCallister:Whether you are a couple or a family, several hotels have put together festive packages that will let you experience the magic of Christmas, like at the Plaza Hotel in Home Alone! Enchanting settings, dinner in your room, shows viewed from the balcony, everything is done to allow you to experience the magic of Christmas, with an all-inclusive package.
At the chalet with the family: If you are lucky enough to own a chalet, seize the opportunity to get the whole family together and put your phones away when you arrive. The ideal time to reclaim the sleepover and, above all, take time! Remember to do your shopping before you leave so you don’t have to go out.
Brighten up the Christmas of a single person: Do you know a single person who is fed up with being confined? Good news, you can visit them and take their mind off things! Giving someone quality time is the best gift of all!
Tips for a successful evening
Eat well
Take the opportunity to support your favorite restaurants. Many of them offer customizable holiday hampers and there is something for everyone, from traditional meals to tapas packages.
Will you be at a distance? Why not take the opportunity to give one of these holiday hampers to another family or replace the hostess gift with a gourmet gift certificate?
For those with a sweet tooth, don’t forget the yule log, creamed sugar and fine chocolates.
To give and to treat yourself
Santa and all his elves are unanimous, we have all been good enough this year to deserve several gifts. If your list is as long as Santa’s, use our themed template here.
If you usually go running, don’t let the distance change your traditions! You can organize a race online here.
And why not spice up your gift hunt by choosing a very current theme?
Pay it forward
It is well known that Christmas is the festival of generosity. While many tables will be well laden and some Christmas trees will be overflowing with gifts, unfortunately not everyone has been so lucky. Why not do something to help the less fortunate and spread happiness in your community? If you feel like it, here are a few organizations that are doing something concrete and are in need of our generosity:
Québec City region
Les banques alimentaires du Québec
Laugh and play
Create unforgettable moments and, above all, enjoy your evening! Laughter is a good anti-stress remedy and generates optimism. Make sure you include some on this evening of celebration. Here are a few suggestions for Quebec games that are sure to give you a few laughs.
L’Osti de jeu
Kesse tu Fa là
Lol le jeu
Fais-moi confiance
Devinez Quoi?
If you are at a distance, the ideal is that everyone has a game in their hands, but you can also divide up the cards beforehand.
And finally, we thought we’d create a great Christmas quiz for you on Kahoot. Play for free just here. How to play?
The person who opens the link automatically becomes the facilitator, the questions will be on his or her screen and he or she will get a code to share with his or her players to create their own game.
We hope you have a wonderful time with family or friends and, above all, have fun!
