5 Ways to Overcome Longing for Family When Unable to Go Home for Eid

Kapanlagi.com - The moment of Eid is always closely related to going home for Eid. Returning to hometown is the goal after not meeting beloved family for a long time. However, this year is different. The corona pandemic has led the government to recommend not going home and staying at home. This is to break the chain of the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Deciding to go home to hometown is a very high risk for someone to contract COVID-19. Because, the transmission of COVID-19 cannot be predicted. The transmission of the corona virus is very easy, the virus can be transmitted from one person to another. Therefore, self-awareness begins to form by not going home for Eid this year.

So, what about the longing for family in hometown? Here are some ways to overcome longing for family when unable to go home for Eid. Let's read the complete review.

1. Communication Through Video Call

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The sophistication of technology can be utilized to contact your beloved family through telephone connections or through video calls. The corona pandemic has postponed the tradition of going home for Eid this time. With communication through social media, you can still have a chat to relieve longing. In addition, you can also enjoy Eid dishes together even if only through video call. At least it can alleviate a little longing for loved ones in your hometown.

2. Sending Each Other Goods

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Even though you are far away, the next tip to relieve longing with your family can be done by sending each other goods. This is a form of attention and gift giving to the family. For example, you can send a prayer gown for your beloved mother or other Eid clothes. By doing so, the family in your hometown will feel more at ease even though they cannot meet, and at the same time, happy with the gift as a form of attention.

3. Cooking Family Specialties

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Lebaran is synonymous with delicious meals made by mothers and enjoyed after Eid prayers. However, this cannot be done this year. To satisfy your longing, it's not a bad idea to cook your family's special dishes that are always served during Eid. This way, you can still satisfy your longing for the food even though you can't meet your family.

4. Display Family Photos on Your Phone

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Displaying family photos on your phone screen or on the wall is equally important to satisfy your longing when you can't go home for Eid. Although it may sound cliché, this tip can be applied and can help alleviate your longing for your family. At least by looking at those photos, it can remind you of sweet memories with your family that might make you smile on your own.

5. Find New Activities

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Finally, often the feeling of longing that comes to oneself makes some people even sadder because they cannot gather during the Eid moment. Therefore, it is good for you not to confine yourself in sadness. If the longing becomes unbearable, the right step is to try to find new activities that you think can reduce the longing for family in your hometown.

Those were some ways to release longing with family when you cannot go home for Eid. Make sure you still have to stay at home to prevent the spread of the corona virus in order to quickly meet your loved ones. 

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