The holidays will be exceptionally different this year, with smaller gatherings and some people celebrating solo. However, if you plan on getting together with a group of friends or family this year, the Centers for Disease Control recommends wearing a mask to protect yourself and others from potentially spreading the coronavirus. That’s not to say you can’t be festive — we’ve found several holiday-themed masks to keep your spirits up.
Wearing a cloth face mask can reduce your exposure to infectious droplets through filtration, according to the latest studies from the CDC. The most effective masks include those that have multiple layers with higher thread counts.
On Thursday, the US reported nearly 200,000 new COVID-19 cases — a record high since the start of the pandemic. Even if no one in your group feels sick, it’s safest to wear a face mask, maintain social distancing and keep indoor areas well ventilated. People who show no COVID symptoms can still spread the virus. A face mask will act as a barrier, helping prevent some respiratory droplets from spreading from person to person. The coronavirus spreads through droplets of breath both large and extremely small and is known to be airborne.
Here are some masks that can show your cheer.
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Thanksgiving: Nov. 26, 2020
Hanukkah: Dec. 10-18, 2020
Etsy
Etsy offers Hanukkah face masks, including some that light up.
Zazzle
Zazzle has fun, colorful Hannukah face masks to help you celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Christmas: Dec. 25, 2020
Disney
If you’re a Mickey Mouse fan, you’ll want one of these Disney face masks to wear on Christmas this year.
Etsy
Who needs an ugly sweater when you can wear an ugly mask for Christmas? Etsy has those and tons of other holiday masks to choose from.
Kwanzaa: Dec. 26, 2020-Jan. 1, 2021
New Year’s Day: Jan. 1, 2021
Amazon
Bring in the new year with one of these New Year’s Day face masks from Amazon.
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