How Chicagoans plan to celebrate their COVID Thanksgiving: ‘very carefully, very graciously and very thankfully’

With Thanksgiving getting close, we asked Chicagoans: How do you plan on celebrating your COVID-19 Thanksgiving? Some answers have been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.

“Dad, stepmom and me (adult daughter) — we will Zoom with other family members and bring food to elderly grandparents. It’s not ideal, but we care about other people more than ourselves. Small sacrifices will create a bigger reward.” — Amy Brennan

“My immediate family of six only and watch some good old movies on Hallmark. It’s OK to have small gatherings. I think those are the best — less drama and less dishes to wash, less to clean up.” — Teresa Hernandez-Sanchez

“Same as always, gonna live my life without fear!” — Mike Barnes

“With my bubble family. I wish it were with my family family, though.” — Jeff Rosinski

“Alone. I’m a senior. I will not be with family. Too dangerous.” — Genevieve Williams

“Home alone with my dog.” — John Nesbitt

“Probably just me and Marie Callender.” — Michael Horn

“With my family, the same as always. COVID has ruined enough this year already.” — Victoria Moore

“Home alone with my husband.” — Cathy Miller Williams

“Just like I always did, with family. I don’t live in fear.” — Mark Mchugh

“All the fam together as always.” — Connie Olson Placencia

“Tacos and pizza with some cold porter beers.” — Martin Rodriguez

“With my loved ones! A total of 8 adults, 2 children.” — Mary Beth Palka

“Very carefully, very graciously and very thankfully.” — Al Walls

“Quietly, with few people.” — Andrea Fulgham

“Not sure yet. Maybe sleeping through it?” — Lizzie Sky