5 positive sides of spending the holidays at home (even alone)

This year the holidays will be particularly "intimate". Not everyone will have the opportunity to reunite with their family or to reach their region of origin and, those lucky ones who succeed, will still have to stay at home with parents and relatives as much as possible. they don't see often throughout the year: which is hardly ever an idyllic experience!

1. You will save some "

No aperitifs, dinners, dinners and extra gifts that you give out of education to the diners of the Christmas lunch.
In short: more than a hundred euros in the piggy bank to spend as you see fit as soon as you return to normal!

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2. You will finally see Christmas movies from start to finish

An armchair for two, Disney classics and Mom I missed the plane.
We all know when they are on the air but the truth is that we haven't seen them since "96. That's why these holidays at home could be a real opportunity to look at them or take a" look at the new Christmas proposals!
Another pro? If you usually go on vacation, this year you will have a great desire to furnish your whole house with a Lapland theme.

3. You will avoid unwelcome encounters

The all-round uncle, the bulky mother-in-law, your cousin's spoiled children.
For this "year," unfortunately, you will have to give up their company.
Enjoy the intimacy of your home, your family or your life as a couple: go around the house in your underwear, sit at the table at any time and drink an extra glass: no one will sentence or disturb your peace.

4. You can eat whatever you like

Mother's and grandmother's dishes are irreplaceable but, as you've been trying to explain to your parents for ten years, it wouldn't be better to order a Christmas lunch from the restaurant (so as to help businesses too) rather than spending hundreds of euros at the supermarket and spend three days in the kitchen without seeing the sunlight? The answer is yes! Take-away, light lunch, even a salad if you prefer it. Finally you will not be hostage to a 6 hour lunch and bingo.

5. You will not expose yourself and others to the risks of Covid-19

Let's get serious again just to remind you that these measures are essential to safeguard everyone's health. True, we would like to see a friend with a big belly or hug our grandfather again but their health is the most important thing. Let's sacrifice a little more: it will be worth it!

Happy Holidays!