{"id":158,"date":"2020-12-23T18:22:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T18:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-50-17-66-55.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/2020\/12\/23\/averycovidholidayseason\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T03:06:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:06:37","slug":"avery-covid-holiday-season-reflections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/cirkled-in-specific\/avery-covid-holiday-season-reflections\/","title":{"rendered":"We Wish You a Merry and Safe Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Wow, the holidays are already upon us! Is it just us, or was April just yesterday? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve been through a lot this year. From entering a new decade, to the onset of COVID-19, and the disruption of life as we know it, this year has been transformative in many, many ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The holidays are an excellent time to reflect on the year, what we\u2019ve learned, and what we hope is to come as the year comes to a close. Typically, Americans do that surrounded by friends and family. Sometimes at a holiday market and other times, while walking into their favorite store as the person out-front rings the signature Salvation Army bell. We can\u2019t forget about the holiday classroom parties or the gift exchanges with friends and coworkers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, this was less than true for millions of people this year. The holidays undeniably look different but we will get through this<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For families and individuals, whether alone or safely together, here are some ideas to brighten the holidays, regardless of how you celebrate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n