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Remember December? Our biggest concern was the election, we were getting all excited for our annual two week bender - the world was a simpler place.
So, instead of wallowing in self-pity, people have tried to bring back a bit of festive magic amid all this coronavirus business and have put their Christmas lights back up.
Last night we switched our Christmas lights back on. I intend to #sharesomelight every evening until we are out of this darkness (or until my husband shouts at me) to say thank you to everyone who's keeping the country going #COVID2019 . pic.twitter.com/gxAZhL3ze1
- Nic Jones (@nicjones120) March 18, 2020
If, like me, you couldn't be bothered to take them down, you'll be pleased to know it's now socially acceptable to plug them back in again.
People around the world have shared their decorations on Twitter, and even the most cynical among us must feel that humanity is once again proving itself to be better than we thought.
My youngest son was bored today and said, "can we put Christmas lights on our tree outside to cheer us up?" Great idea buddy. Lights are on tonight as a sign of hope and the sweet mind of my 10 year old. #Rhodeisland #hope #lovemysons #Christmas #Cumberland pic.twitter.com/qhVjeuLc02
- Mike Griffin (@rhodyknowsbest) March 16, 2020
Of course - there is no taking away from the seriousness of the situation. More than 8,900 worldwide have died after testing positive from Covid-19, businesses are struggling and thousands of people have lost their jobs and been made redundant. It's worth remembering though that 84,383 have totally recovered from the virus.
But, it's the small things that keep people going in testing times, and we are ALL here for a bit of extra Christmas cheer, even if it is nearly spring.
Some people are even gathering their neighbours up to join forces:
Today a few of my neighbours decided we needed a bit more light in this dark time and decided to turn their Christmas lights back on. I hope it brings a smile to you face like it did mine. pic.twitter.com/MukgY36FTj
- Nadine (@NadineGB204) March 18, 2020
And the festive cheer doesn't stop there:
My Christmas lights are back on, cause this is what I need right now. ☘️:christmas_tree: pic.twitter.com/buOl0cTNDq
- Pam Swan (@prairieswan) March 18, 2020
World getting you down? We are so lazy that we never took down our Christmas lights. So, we turned them back on! #behappy #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/1k4D9vJodg
- April Watkins (@apernywatkins) March 18, 2020
Last night we switched our Christmas lights back on. I intend to #sharesomelight every evening until we are out of this darkness (or until my husband shouts at me) to say thank you to everyone who's keeping the country going #COVID2019 . pic.twitter.com/gxAZhL3ze1
- Nic Jones (@nicjones120) March 18, 2020
Repeat after me LADs: It's the most wonderful time of the year. Promise.
Featured Image Credit: Twitter/Mike Griffin
Topics: Christmas, Inspirational, coronavirus, Community