Citizens across the U.S. are putting their Christmas lights back up to help lift people’s spirits amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Twitter, Lane Grindle, a play-by-play broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, tweeted: “What if we all put our Christmas lights back up? Then we could get in the car and drive around and look at them. That seems like a fair social distancing activity.”
Many people have started rehanging their lights since then. Some even shared their handywork on social media.
One Twitter user posted a photo of colorful Christmas lights on her roof and said: “My #christmaslights are back up! #CoronaKindness #lightsforhope #NorthDakota”
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Another user tweeted about how his 10-year-old son suggested the idea: “My youngest son was bored today and said, ‘can we put Christmas lights on our tree outside to cheer us up?’ Great idea buddy. Lights are on tonight as a sign of hope and the sweet mind of my 10 year old. #Rhodeisland #hope #lovemysons #Christmas #Cumberland”
“Sound On. Lights On. Hearts lifted. ❤️ We had our first confirmed case of #COVID19 in Cheatham County, Tennessee today. Our response is to be the light, and stay home! #FlattenTheCurve y’all. Have yourself a Merry Little Quarantine. 🎄#CoronaVirusChallenge #christmaslights #love” said another user.
According to an article by the New York Post, it is too early to say if these tweets will spark a larger nationwide movement – “but judging by those taking part in the trend, it doesn’t seem to matter.”
