Easter 2020 is upon us. This year, it comes at a time when the world as we know it has been flipped upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic. Government directives announced in response to the pandemic have seen all sorts of restrictions placed on movement and travel.
Churches that would usually be full will remain empty, and large gatherings, celebrations and road-trips that define Easter for many Kenyans will also be toned down.
That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t celebrate Easter and make it special this year.
In this article, we look at four ways you can prepare for Easter 2020.
- Order Food Online
Planning a feast for your family and friends? Your usual routine in such situations could be affected by the government response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Restaurants, for instance, are only allowed to serve takeaway orders and you require protective gear to visit public places such as the supermarket, for instance.
With that in mind, it’s important to observe precautionary measures and order everything you need online, be it raw ingredients or take-out meals like pizza.
The classification of food delivery among essential services means you will be able to have your food delivered no matter what time it is.
You might also simply want to stock up on essential food items to ensure you have enough food to last you through the week. With a dusk to dawn curfew in place, leaving your home past 7 p.m. in search of food is not an option.
Pay easily and have your order delivered to your home, with cards such as the Co-op Visa Card enabling seamless online transactions.
- Stream a Church Service
This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 12. On this day, most churches in Kenya would have been packed with faithful celebrating one of the most important dates on the Christian Calendar.
Also known as Resurrection Sunday, Easter Sunday is a festival and holiday marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after his burial as described in the New Testament.
Christians the world over commemorate the day in various ways including eating special foods, making special decorations and attending mass.
The week preceding Easter Sunday also involves various special services.
Thanks to Covid-19, however, things are a little different this year as religious gatherings including at churches, mosques and shrines. have been prohibited.
With many churches switching to live-streaming their services, it might be a good idea to make sure your internet is paid for or data bundles purchased to enable you to participate in the church service on Easter Sunday.
- Buy Gifts for Friends and Family
Easter is a time that brings families together, sharing great moments. During this period, many enjoy decorating Easter eggs, going on scavenger hunts and other fun activities alongside their family members.
For example, many children get presents among other surprises as a way of marking the holiday memorable.
If you’re planning on getting gifts such as candy or board games, remember the importance of cashless transactions to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Plan to get your gifts early to avoid a last-minute rush in these uncertain times.
A great option is to pay with your Co-op Visa Card at thousands of outlets around the world. All this at no extra cost for you.
- Avoid Making Travel Arrangements, Plan to Stay In
Easter weekend in Kenya usually involves trips upcountry to visit family or road-trips with friends to simply have fun and explore new places. This year, however, Kenyans have been advised against travelling to curb the spread of Covid-19.
In addition, a directive restricting travel by road, air or rail into or out of 4 counties was announced on Monday, April 6, by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The affected counties include Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to plan how you can have the best possible Easter weekend from home.
For instance, you can pay for that Netflix subscription with your Co-op Visa Card, and make sure you have enough food and snacks to keep yourself busy binge-watching that new series everybody can’t seem to stop talking about.