Throw a virtual dance party
• If your winter holiday traditions include music and dance , set aside time with loved ones to meet online to celebrate .
• Collaborate with friends and family on a holiday playlist .
Enjoy the winter weather , if you live somewhere with snow
• Hold a snowman or snow angel contest with neighbors or friends in your community .
• Build a snow fort or other snow structure .
Volunteer and help others in need
• Reach out to your local community service organizations to get involved and give back . Make sure to ask about their safety precautions in advance .
• Find virtual opportunities to contribute .
Attend a religious ceremony
• Attending virtual services is the safest way to worship .
• CDC offers considerations to help communities of faith decide how best to practice their beliefs while keeping their staff and congregations safe .
If your holiday traditions usually involve visiting Santa Claus , check local opportunities and know requirements for visiting safely .
• Schedule a virtual visit to the North Pole .
• Visit Santa Claus outside while wearing mask and staying 6 feet apart .
• If Santa Claus is staying indoors , he will likely be taking safety measures ; you may be able to visit him through a plexiglass safety window .
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