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.

This festive pack of masks features all kind of winter motifs, from candy canes to snowmen.

Shop Now: Old Navy Triple-Layer Cloth Pleated Face Masks for Adults in Santa, $12.50 for five, oldnavy.com.

The glossy sheen of this satin face mask is so celebratory—it's the ultimate New Year's Eve option.

Shop Now: Vince Silk Mask, $35, vince.com.

Made in the United States, this Christmas light-themed mask comes in both adult and kid sizes, so the whole family can match.

Shop Now: Gina Sewing Shop Face Mask in Christmas Lights, $12, etsy.com.

These masks are the perfect way to bring the joy of your Christmas tree with you whenever you go.

Shop Now: EleStory Pine and Holly Face Mask, $18, elestory.com.

Harness the power of holiday plaid with this three pack of seasonal masks.

Shop Now: KES "The Western Set" Face Covering, $30 for three, kesnyc.com.

Tartan checks cover this two-layer organic cotton mask. Choose between a red or green colorway—both are equally festive.

Shop Now: Mulberry Tartan Check Face Covering, $50, mulberry.com.

This gilded mask will carry you right through the New Year (and beyond). The lace is embroidered with a gold lace organza.

Shop Now: Narces Adjustable Gold Lace Organza Mask, $30, narces.com.

Keep warm and your mask close with this mask-meets-scarf option. The blue plaid is perfect for the winter holidays and neutral enough to carry you right through until spring.

Shop Now: Tibi "Kingston" Scarf Mask, $55, tibi.com.

Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree—these masks come with both a red and green background and pay homage to your favorite winter motif.

Shop Now: EleStory Green Christmas Face Mask, $18, elestory.com.

Bring tidings of comfort and joy while wearing this seersucker mask, which reminds us of peppermint.

Shop Now: Fallon Jewelry Seersucker Face Mask, $45, fallonjewelry.com.