12 Days of Covid Consciousmas
You’re invited to the 12 Days of Covid Consciousmas – a series of virtual events designed to bring Covid Conscious folks together for the holidays for celebration, connection, and community!
Holidays are stressful enough, so we're aiming for the 12 Days of Covid Consciousmas to be completely stress-free. Although loosely inspired by winter holiday traditions, the 12 Days of Covid Consciousmas aren't about specific holidays or religious observances.
We've planned a variety of events to bring CC people together to explore common interests, share with and learn from each other, hold meaningful conversations, and build community to sustain us through the hoildays and beyond. You're welcome to join us for one event, or all, or anything in between. Zoom events have limited space, so if you RSVP to attend one and your plans change, please let us know in case we have a waitlist for the event.
All events are free of charge. Tips are welcomed but not expected. We'll provide details at each gathering for anyone who would like to support the folks making these events happen. There's no organization or initiative behind the 12 Days of Covid Consciousmas, just a group of Covid Conscious individuals who connected through social media, and want to make sure that peers in our community have virtual spaces to gather with good company for the holidays.
For Zoom events, you are welcome to join with your camera on or off, update your username to an alias if you prefer to participate privately, and exit whenever you need to leave. Our aim is for everyone to have a great time, feel at ease, and participate at their own level of comfort.
For movie watch parties (except for December 25th watch party), you can expect a low-key hangout without video or audio, just synchronized playback of the movie and a chat window.
Events will begin the week before Thanksiving (U.S.) and will continue through late December.
Bookmark this page and check back often - more events coming soon!
Here's the lineup thus far:
Movie Watch Party: The Goonies (1985, 1 hr 54 min)
November 22, 3 pm EST/2 PM CST/1 PM MST/12 Noon PST
A group of misfit kids crosses paths with a crime family while hunting for pirate treasure that could save their homes from greedy developers.
This is a low-key hangout without video or audio, just synchronized playback of the movie and a chat window. All you need is your own Netflix account and the free Teleparty app to join.
To get the watch party link, sign up for my newsletter here. (Free option is fine. I don't sell or share your info and you can unsubscribe at any time). Movie watch party link will go 5-10 minutes before movie party watch time.
Craftsgiving – a Zoom Hangout
November 27, 6 pm EST/5 PM CST/4 PM MST/3 PM PST
Grab one of your crafting/DIY projects and let’s work on them together!
Need a project? Bring any 6 holiday greeting cards (new or used), yarn or twine, a hole punch, and scissors. We’ll show you how to make a vintage keepsake holiday box or basket! If you're not into crafting and just want to come for the company, you're certainly welcome too!
RSVP at this link - mention the name of this event in the body of the message. Zoom link will be e-mailed directly to you the morning of the event.
Movie Watch Party: Don't Look Up (2021, 2 hr 23 min)
December 6, 3 pm EST/2 PM CST/1 PM MST/12 Noon PST
A team of scientists tries to warn the humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.
This is a low-key hangout without video or audio, just synchronized playback of the movie and a chat window. All you need is your own Netflix account and the free Teleparty app to join.
To get the watch party link, sign up for my newsletter here. (Free option is fine. I don't sell or share your info and you can unsubscribe at any time). Movie watch party link will go 5-10 minutes before movie party watch time.
Holidays are Endemic: a Standup Comedy Showcase
Saturday, December 13, 6 pm EST/5 PM CST/4 PM MST/3 PM PST
Join us for a virtual standup comedy showcase featuring headliner Ron Placone and a few other faces you might recognize!
RSVP at this link - mention the name of this event in the body of the message. Zoom link will be e-mailed directly to you the morning of the event.
Night of 1,000 Cranes: An Evening of Remembrance
Sunday, December 14, 6 pm EST/5 PM CST/4 PM MST/3 PM PST
Senbazuru, the Japanese art of folding 1,000 origami cranes, is thought to carry a wish or a prayer up to the heavens. This evening is a safe space for those to grieve what they’ve lost throughout the enduring Covid-19 pandemic, as well as honor the memories of our loved ones and former selves.
We’ll write our wishes or prayers on paper, then learn how to fold them into cranes as a symbolic gesture of hope and healing.
RSVP at this link - mention the name of this event in the body of the message. Zoom link will be e-mailed directly to you the morning of the event.
Reindeer Games
Saturday, December 20, 6 pm EST/5 PM CST/4 PM MST/3 PM PST
Join us for a series of fun, competitive party games. Winners take home all bragging rights! If you want to appear on camera, you're welcome to wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater or other festive holiday attire!
RSVP at this link - mention the name of this event in the body of the message. Zoom link will be e-mailed directly to you the morning of the event.
Movie Watch Party & Zoom Hangout: It's a Wonderful Life (in color, 1946, 2 hr 10 min)
Thursday, December 25, 3 pm EST/2 PM CST/1 PM MST/12 Noon PST
Join us for a viewing of the classic holiday movie 'It's a Wonderful Life.' As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence - who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years.
As this movie is in the public domain, we'll stream it through Zoom and you won't need to be logged into a streaming service to watch.
We'll keep the Zoom meeting going for those who would like to hang out after the movie and chat.
RSVP at this link - mention the name of this event in the body of the message. Zoom link will be e-mailed directly to you the morning of the event.
Bookmark this page and check back often - more events will be posted soon!
A special thank you to @KaliButterfly, co-chair of 12 Days of Covid Consciousmas, and the following individuals for their support: @Vedobleve, @sakuraahaeru, @ohfeebeelay - Sophia, Charity Chicken, Kim Crawley - StopGenAI, @kuukiir.bsky.social a.k.a Moonika
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