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This holiday season may look a bit different due to social distancing. But just because everyone is not physically together, doesn’t mean your family can’t share its favorite traditions.

We know how important holiday traditions are. to help you navigate this holiday season we are sharing our best tips for creating holiday cheer from anywhere:

• Celebrate virtually: In a recent survey, nearly 80 percent of respondents say time with family is their favorite part of the holiday season. Whether your tradition is a Christmas movie marathon, a caroling session around the piano, or eating certain foods and baked treats, you can enjoy these activities together over video chat this year.

• Share traditional foods: The sensory memories that good food creates are powerful. In fact, 44 percent of people say the holiday spirit wouldn’t be the same if they didn’t have their traditional holiday dessert.

If you are like many families, there are certain dishes that help to make your holiday traditions unique. This year, certain items may not be available or limited ability to travel may make it hard to share your traditional meal together. If this sounds like you, try doorstep delivery. It will make it easy to order a traditional favorite for your own household or send a baked gift to family members who are far.

• Plan ahead: When it comes to ordering gifts and specially baked treats, make sure to account for busy schedules and congested delivery services to ensure all your goodies arrive on time. Take note of shipping times and policies, as well as ordering deadlines for each company.

• Evoking the sights, sounds, and aromas of a typical holiday season will help make this year feel more cheerful. Try creating a cozy atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life, such as the warm glow of candlelight or a steaming cup of cocoa.

This year might be especially difficult for families who are physically separated, but there are many ways to spread cheer and keep traditions alive.