Also, since lockdown measures have been imposed in all but 6 states, most families are limiting even daily travels to buy groceries. This habit change could prove helpful to restaurants, vast majority of which had to close and switch to delivery services. Many families might consider ordering instead of cooking at home, helping local businesses stay afloat and saving time.
In terms of strictly religious events, the message is mixed. While the Pope and many priests nationwide insist on enforcing social distancing, some cannot see Easter without an actual gathering to celebrate Christ's resurrection. Some preachers are ignoring stay-at-home rules, others have been granted exemptions, like in Florida, as providers of essential services. But if you're unsure about attending any mass gathering, you will be happy to know that attending mass online is also possible, including a virtual communion, too.
Of course, for churches across the country Easter without parishioners means not just a loss of the holiday spirit, it's also a sign of financial struggle. Easter Sunday is one of every year's biggest donation boosts and it just won't happen this year. So, you won't be surprised, some parishes already have GoFundMe pages.
If you have a spare dollar, there are many worthy causes to support this Easter, especially with the despair ripping through so many communities across the country. And here's the upside of how different Easter 2020 will be. Remember that Wallethub.com survey mentioned before? Threat caused by the novel coronavirus makes Americans really appreciative of what they have, particularly their family (40%) on top of health (29%) and freedom (13%). So there is a lot to celebrate even at this challenging time!
