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[quote=Anonymous]Looking for ideas on how to safely do some sort of break-the-fast celebration with extended family.  And, I know we may just decide not to do anything but am thinking about and looking for ideas.   We typically host our local extended family and friends (varies between 25-40 including a bunch of kids under age 8) for a break-the-fast meal.  It is very casual and there are varying levels of fasting in our group.  We typically start with a bunch of appetizers and then move to a dairy meal once all or almost everyone have arrived.  We obviously will not host anything inside our house this year so am looking for outdoor ideas. We are in the Midwest with a large yard and driveway.   That being said, I am not comfortable hosting and seating that large of a group.    I could also shorten the guest list but that there is really no good way to do that to avoid hurt feelings.

One idea I have thought of is to prepare small “to go” boxes for each person (maybe separate ones for kids) and put a few things in each one.  We could set up outside with a limited number of chairs (set up in small groups) and invite people to stop by in a sort of “open house” type event, chat for a bit, and take a to-go box with them.  We would require masks.  However, I worry about some particularly chatty relatives staying too long and then ending up with too many people.

I would love any other thoughts as well as ideas for things we could include in the to-go boxes (that are ok outside for a bit as it could be hot, cold, or rainy).  I thought of a bagel and a small container of cream cheese, and some sort of cookie or treat but not sure what else to include.

Thank you.  Note - I am a planner by nature, and love hosting parties, so while this may be a little early, I am thinking about it and it gives me something to focus on other than work.[/quote]

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