Many people will be celebrating Thanksgiving differently this year due to COVID19 and with a little planning you can host a holiday dinner for your family here are some ideas.
If you reside in an area that is cold but there is no snow on the ground consider an outdoor party where guests can keep warm with patio heaters or a bonfire. Gather outdoors where you can social distance and not worry about getting COVID19.
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| Host your party outdoors, keep guest warm with a firepit |
When planning your Thanksgiving gathering set up seating that allows for the six feet distancing. Encourage guests to mingle outdoors as much as possible. Set up outdoor heaters and burn wood in a firepit.
If you must have your holiday party indoors, choose an area in the house that is large for your thanksgiving gathering. Open a window and a door for cross ventilation. Stay away from closed in rooms with poor air circulation.
Reduce your guest list as much as possible. If your family is large you may want to split up the holiday by doing 2 separate family gatherings. This way you can set your table so that it is 6 feet in-between guests as it is important to adhere to proper distancing.
Offer hand sanitizer and extra facemasks for your guests.
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| This facemask comes in adult or kid sizes and is perfect for Thanksgiving |
Make Thanksgiving fun by encouraging all to wear a holiday designed face mask. Give an award for the best holiday designed facemask.
Note: If you are feeling ill be courteous to your guest and opt-out of the holiday party. If others in your household have been ill know that it is best to cancel and go to the family party as there is a possibility that you may spread the virus
Photo credits by Image by Julie Rothe from Pixabay / Thanksgiving face mask by Photo Gifts by SGolis
