[custom_adv] Birthday parties looked different this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, but families still found a way to make their their loved ones' milestones feel extra special. From breakfast in bed to socially distanced parades, see how America celebrated safely — and joyfully — at home. [custom_adv] Chances are you’ve used a video-calling app in the past few weeks—probably a lot. While office meetings have moved to Zoom and Slack, friend and family hangouts have been relegated to Facetime, Google Hangouts, Skype, WhatsApp, Houseparty … the list goes on. [custom_adv] Take advantage of the ability to get more than 10 people together by throwing a virtual birthday party on one of the above platforms. Set some mood lighting, make margaritas, create a Spotify playlist that everyone can listen to, play trivia, stream a movie together, or make it a themed party in which everyone dresses up. [custom_adv] Wish you were celebrating on a beach? Me too. Choose from Canva’s customizable Zoom background images and videos so you can take your virtual birthday party anywhere you want to go. [custom_adv] Gone are the days when a birthday meant getting all your best mates together for a drink down the pub. With restrictions on leaving our homes – let alone meeting people from outside our households – set to last until at least March, a traditional celebration may be off the cards for some time to come.
