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
If I can make enough money, I plan on cooking up a nice dinner for my husband & kids & doing google hangouts with our extended family. COVID has been rough on us.
— R. Mason (@LadyCygnet) November 9, 2020
“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
My mother, hopefully, is going to have all three of her sons home with her for the first time in years.
— jay benjamin•througthewire25 (@JayBSchmarak) November 9, 2020
“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
Get tested a week ahead of time, enjoy a much more low key meal without the racist side of the family for once.
— Ty (@Studio_Ty84) November 9, 2020
“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
Same as every year - here in sweet home, Chicago, preparing a mostly vegan, all vegetarian meal!
— johanna (@yarrhanna) November 9, 2020