8 Uber-Fun Ways To Celebrate Your Birthday At Home During This Semi-Lockdown

As Delhi sees another rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, we’re stuck in our homes ‘again’ and it seems like life has taken a full circle, for the third time. Folks, with the pandemic always behind in the background, we cannot get careless again and make sure we follow COVID appropriate behaviour. But does that mean you need to give up on living life and having fun? Definitely NO! We just need to find safer ways to have fun. And, that is exactly why today we’ve got you a list of a few uber-fun ways to celebrate your birthday party amidst these tough times. Read on!

1. Themed Birthday Party At Home, With The Fam & Friends

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Remember, back when we were kids, our parents used to organise themed birthday parties for us? Everything used to be according to that theme - our outfits, room decor, cake design and everything else! How fun was that? And, how cool would it be to relive that moment by hosting a themed party again? So, go and pick out a theme, go ALL out with your themed outfits, order a customised cake and chill max with your fam & friends within the comfort of your homes.

2. Karaoke Nights

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Karaoke nights are truly fun to host, especially when they’re organised at home with our closest people and paired with yummy food & nummy cocktails. So, call your besties over, whip up some delish cocktails, take out your karaoke set and channelise the bathroom singer in you. You can take it a notch higher by dividing teams and then competing as a team, so the winning team can dare the losing team to a punishment of their choice. How fun!

3. Virtual Gaming Night With Besties

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This one is for all of ’em gamer kids in the house. We know you’d anyway choose to stay at home playing your fave game on your Play Station rather than going out and partying. So why not jazz it up a bit and host a special gaming night with your best friends. Call over your squad and play fun games like Fifa, Mortal Kombat, Call Of Duty or Fortnight. If your friends stay far away, then you can host a virtual gaming night as well. So, fire up a zoom call and get gaming!

4. Bake Cake & Goodies With Fam

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What is even a birthday celebration without relishing in cakes and other baked goodies? But, how about this year instead of ordering your birthday cake, you put on your apron and bake one yourself and astonish everybody around! So, go check out some easy cake recipes and have a fun-tastic birthday!

5. Order Lip-Smacking Food From Your Fave Restaurant

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Now, we know you cannot go out to dine in at your favourite restaurant but who said you cannot relish in their ah-mazing food either? With the availability of food delivering apps like Zomato & Swiggy, you can enjoy all your fave food from the comfort & safety of your homes. All you have to do is place an order and your fave scrummies will be delivered right to your doorstep. Happy feasting!

6. Host A Virtual Movie Marathon & Pizza Party

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Tell us a better combo to enjoy on your birthday night than a rom-com movie and some cheesilicious pizza? There are several apps nowadays that let you watch movies and shows with your friends online like Netflix Party app and more, where you can chat with them and share a screen. So set a time, pick up a new movie or a nostalgic movie that y’all love, order your pizzas and just binge on!

7. Decorate Your Room & Have A Photo-Op With Fam!

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Who said just because you can’t go out, you should not dress up either? Bestie, it’s your birthday and not any ordinary day. So, go give your room a birthday makeover, put on some fairy lights, blow up those fancy balloons, look your best and clicks loads of pictures. You can also ask your entire fam to dress up and have a fun birthday photo session together, which you can look at years later and reminisce.

8. Whip Up Nummy Cocktails

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Who said you can only enjoy exquisite cocktails or have tequila shots at your fave bars and pubs? This year, why not make an exquisite cocktail right at your home and astonish everybody around? Yes, folks! call over your besties and have a gala time on your birthday with unlimited chit chat, drinking games and a glass (or 10) of cocktails made by you.

So, now that you have all the info, plan your birthday party and make it super fun even while staying at home.