{"id":1909,"date":"2020-12-04T16:15:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T21:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=1909"},"modified":"2021-02-04T16:17:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T21:17:46","slug":"holiday-gifts-for-socially-distanced-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=1909","title":{"rendered":"Holiday gifts for socially distanced loved ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping physically distant from our friends and family at this time of year goes against all our instincts. And yet it\u2019s critical to staying safe and slowing the spread of the virus.<br \/>\nFortunately, there are still plenty of ways to show how much you care. Best of all, some of these suggestions lead to time spent together, from a safe distance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have coffee together.<\/strong><br \/>\nInvite your loved one to have tea, coffee or a glass of holiday cheer with you remotely. Pick a time that works for both of you. Ring them up on your favourite video chat app. Then sip your drinks, share memories and plan that party for when it\u2019s safe to connect in person again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Send a gift locally.<\/strong><br \/>\nSend flowers to your mother in Moncton or cookies to your brother in Burnaby. Many companies deliver globally and many local companies have websites to use from afar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honour them online.<\/strong><br \/>\nPerhaps your loved one is a teacher, a farmer or a passionate gardener. Give a gift in their honour to help a disadvantaged family overseas. The World Vision gift catalogue is a personal way to make a difference together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Write that letter.<\/strong><br \/>\nYou know, the one you\u2019ve always wanted to write. Perhaps you\u2019ve never shared how much they mean to you. If that\u2019s too mushy, share some of your favourite memories. An email is just fine. It\u2019s the words that matter.<br \/>\nDon\u2019t let the distance be a missed opportunity. This could be the start of a wonderful new tradition for you and your loved ones.<br \/>\n<em>www.newscanada.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping physically distant from our friends and family at this time of year goes against all our instincts. 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