In one of the darkest times of our country’s modern history, people are seeking to shed a little light by digging in their basements for Christmas cheer.
According to numerous social media posts, many Americans are putting up Christmas lights and trees to relieve some of the morose thoughts that have entered psyche while being sequestered due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As of Thursday afternoon, there are more than 10,000 cases of coronavirus across the country and at least 150 deaths.
Many folks on Twitter have said their children and their own need for a bit of amusement and joy led them to decorating their home for December in March. Here are a few of the light shows springing up across the country amid the coronavirus crisis:
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 pic.twitter.com/qhVjeuLc02
— Mike Griffin 🌊 (@rhodyknowsbest) March 16, 2020
My mom thinks people should start putting up Christmas lights in their windows to remind each other that there is still life & light while we #StayTheFHome.
— 🎧Michael (🌳🌻🌿...🤧) (@quickbear) March 16, 2020
I think she’s on to something.#DoingMyPartCO #CoronavirusUSA #LightsForLife pic.twitter.com/XHxDyORAcS
Today a few of my neighbours decided we needed a bit more light in this dark time and decided to turn their Christmas lights back on. I hope it brings a smile to you face like it did mine. pic.twitter.com/MukgY36FTj
— Nadine (@NadineGB204) March 18, 2020
Decided to turn our Christmas lights back on our house tonight. Figured the world could use bit more brightness.#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/TGCUMWRLON
— Rob Makowsky (@robmakowsky) March 19, 2020
What a great idea to put up Christmas lights! We all need hope in this terrible time of worldwide #coronvirus pandemic.
— Jan Thompson (@ThompsonAuthor) March 19, 2020
To me as a Christian, #Christmas points to Christ. Christ is my hope. Peace on earth, everyone!#COVID19 #christmasinmarch #christmaslights pic.twitter.com/V0RVugYgoR