As a community, we have all had to change the way we live our everyday lives and the events that take place in it. The upcoming holidays are no exception to the pandemic. Some are changing the ways they celebrate while others plan to continue it traditionally, despite the virus.

Chace Hahn, a student who was interviewed about the way they would be adapting to the virus and the way it affects his holiday.

He said, “It is not changing the way my holiday is spent. I will still travel and have large family gatherings with 50 plus people. We will not wear masks or social distance, those of our family at risk for the virus will not be in attendance, however.

“Everyone will be there at their own risk and they accept that tradition and time spent with family are worth the minimal consequences.”

Another interview took place with teacher Nancy Durow. She was also asked how the pandemic would affect her holiday and she stated that she would not be seeing her mother this Thanksgiving due to the pandemic, which is very hard.

When asked if she thought distant learning would be a good idea after all of the family gatherings and she said, “I was very disappointed to hear they scheduled us for hybrid learning through Christmas. I am nervous about coming back to school after Thanksgiving when many people will have been with larger groups.” Many opinions are varying with this year’s celebrations, from the CDC begging people to stay in and continue being safe even if it means putting traditions aside.