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As we start to approach Easter it is uncertain what our plans will look like this year. We usually celebrate Passover with one side of the family and then celebrate Easter with the other side. Both are great family functions where we get together, eat, and usually end up playing cards. This time of year houses my favorite holidays because these two just aren’t as busy as Thanksgiving and Christmas time. I feel like those two holidays in the winter are too close together and aren’t as special because of it. Easter I love because it is bright, sunny, and warm outside. We even did an adult easter egg hunt last year where we went around and collected craft beers!

While I am always excited for Easter family time, this time seems a little darker. As both sides of our family have immunocompromised people, I do not believe we will be getting together for the occasion. And I think that is the direction families should be taking. I know it will be hard to stay away. People will say it is just one day and their holidays can’t be taken from them, but that one day is not worth it in my opinion. It takes just one hug (or less) to transfer the virus to grandma. And then she may never be able to come to an Easter celebration again.

All of that being said, how will families still be able to celebrate? A long standing tradition we have in our household is decorating candy boxes and then filling them with our favorite candy to display on the tables. I think our family is still going to order these candy boxes and have them sent to all of our homes across the Midwest. This way we can still decorate the boxes, just in the comfort of our own homes!

Each family will get a theme for their box and will be able to color and glue images or designs to the box. This way we will keep our tradition alive, but keep everyone safe. Each family can then fill their boxes with their favorite treats to display during the week. And the kids can pick up a few pieces of candy each day leading up to Easter.

It may not be the most exciting Easter ever, but there certainly are still activities families can be doing together to celebrate. Holidays are all about being with family, so find a way that works for your family. Even try out a facetiming app if you haven’t yet!