Festive Face Masks to Wear This Holiday Season

It's the most wonderful time of the year—but it's also a period when wearing a mask when you leave your home is more important than ever before, as COVID-19 infection rates increase and cold and flu season begins. And while the pandemic will undoubtedly impact your holiday celebrations and traditions, it doesn't have to put a damper on your joy (after all, there is so much to be grateful for). To keep that positivity alive, consider adding a few festive face masks into your winter rotation—there are plenty of holly-jolly options to choose from, all of which will keep you feeling celebratory and safe all holiday season long.

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you will need to wear a mask whenever you leave your home, especially if you'll be in areas where social distancing is not possible. And while it's not recommended to attend any indoor holiday gatherings this year, you may still need to interact with others over the next few weeks—which is why we put together this list of holiday-approved masks.

One look at these plaid, tree covered, or snowflake adorned styles and it's hard not to feel a little bit cheerful. And consider this added bonus: As the weather turns cold and blustery, these cheerful coverings will help halt the spread of COVID-19 and protect your cheeks in the process. Ahead, choose from masks dressed up with festive prints, the signature colors of the season and its holidays, or designs that are meant to remind us that snow-filled days (and nights!) are just around the corner.