Christmas 2020 is going to be different for all of us, but those with loved ones in full-time supported living care, or elsewhere geographically, need not be separated from all of the fun. There are loads you can do with virtual chats and videoconferencing software, so why not try out some of these great games for family festivities?
Grab your Santa hat and your favourite festive beverage, and make sure the timer’s on for your turkey… it’s time to play! Below are some that the Abacus team and those we support have picked to play over the holidays:
2020 Celebrity-style Interviews
‘Tis the season for long sofas packed with celebrity guests sharing their life stories whilst dressed in sparkly ensembles; and you’ll be in your finest Christmas outfits, so why not join in the fun? Grab some classic celeb-style interview questions from newspapers and magazines and pull them out of a hat. Each family member and friend must answer 5… and who knows what stories you may uncover?! Everyone can get to know each other’s lockdown lives a little better.
Legs 11!
It doesn’t get much easier than Bingo, and you can either print off bingo cards and send them in advance of the big day or generate some online. Nominate your caller, pick a prize, and get calling numbers!
Most Likely To…
A great way to get everyone laughing is to nominate ‘Most Likely To…’ for a range of categories – it can be anything from Most Likely To Get A Secret Tattoo to Most Likely To Sleep Through New Years Ever. Everyone names their person and that person has to take a cheeky gulp of mulled juice or a bite of mince pie!
Four Syllables, and…
There’s a whole host of online charades games online, but you can do it over video calls in just the same way you would face-to-face. Work out syllables, words, and phrases, and get ready to witness – and probably take part in – some terrible, terrible acting.
Ho Ho Ho, Merry Quizmas
Many a stocking contains a boxed set of quiz questions, but if you didn’t find one in yours this year, don’t sweat: there’s plenty of free quiz question generators online. Select your quizmaster and get everyone to ‘buzz’ or shout out their answer – first to get it right wins! The prize for family quiz champion can be a paper crown from a cracker… although it may not quite last the year out to pass on the 2021 winner!
Whatever you do this Christmas, don’t forget to stay connected. Loved ones in any type of care setting need to feel part of the festivities this year more than ever, and their carers will do everything they can to help make that happen, so don’t be afraid to ask them for support in setting up video calls or finding a quiet corner to chat. 2020 has been different from other years in just about every way imaginable, but one thing stays strong, and that’s the love and care we have for one another.
Wishing you and your Loved Ones a Merry Christmas,
The Abacus Team x