5 alternative ways to celebrate Christmas 2020

LUNCH IN STREAMING

Christmas is, first of all, the meeting at the table with relatives, for dinner on Christmas Eve or lunch on the 25th. A ritual that this year we will have to radically rethink, given the prohibitions on moving and gathering. How to do? The digital attitude of recent months shows us the way. Green light for long calls with smartphones and tablets to exchange greetings with parents, siblings, cousins ​​and friends. For gifts, however, you will have to wait (unless you rely on a courier).

TV MARATHON

After Christmas lunch, a great Christmas classic includes a trip to the cinema, to admire on the big screen the latest cine-panettone or one of the many animated films that the big studios churn out for Christmas. With the cinemas closed, we will have to settle for a good TV marathon. On the other hand, with home TV screens getting bigger and bigger, and the endless choice between Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney +, it won't be a big problem. Just find someone willing to make popcorn.

A TRIP OUT OF TOWN (BUT NOT TOO MUCH)

For a year, let's forget exotic destinations or days on the ski slope, but also mini-holidays in Italy or Europe. So what is left for us, if not to explore the beauty of our territory?

Those who have recently decided to buy a house in Varese or those who have lived in these places for a lifetime are very lucky. In fact, here it is possible to make beautiful excursions with a Christmas flavor, without moving from the municipal area. Like a trip to the village of Sacro Monte, illuminated by thousands of Christmas lights. Games of light are also guaranteed in the Estensi Gardens, in the heart of the city, while the shores of Lake Varese can represent a mini romantic getaway. These days, being happy is a great virtue.

Also discover the good reasons to visit Lake Varese in winter.

LET'S MEET IN THE DAY

More generally, between bars and restaurants closed after 18 and curfew, we will have to move the greeting meetings with friends and relatives (always respecting the rules) during the day. Better in places with pleasant (and heated) outdoor areas.

ROOM + DINNER IN THE HOTEL

For those who just can't conceive Christmas at home, there is a trick. It is to book a hotel within your region, to reach it on non-holiday days, or a hotel within your municipality (also reachable at Christmas).

Hotels for lunch (like any restaurant) will be able to keep their on-site restaurants open, while room service is provided for dinner.

In short, everything is ready for the holidays. To us at Engel & Völkers all that remains is to wish you a Merry Christmas!