The Minnesota Department of Health offers these guidelines for holiday celebrations and other gatherings… There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health. We encourage Minnesotans to take the following steps to make your holiday gatherings safer. Get vaccinated. The best way to keep your family and friends safe is to get vaccinated if you are eligible. Lay low before you go. Minimize activities that present a high risk of exposure (attending crowded indoor public events, etc.) a couple of weeks before holiday gatherings or travel so you don’t get COVID-19 and spread it at a holiday event. Get tested. Take advantage of COVID-19 testing options so you can know before you go. You can go to a testing site or use the at-home testing program. It is especially important to get tested if you have symptoms or were in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. Some locations may be closed on or around holidays. Check hours before you go. Stay home if you are sick. If you have symptoms or test positive, stay home and away from others. Do not attend or host a gathering. Wear well-fitting masks over your nose and mouth if you are in public indoor settings and if you are not fully vaccinated, and even if you are fully vaccinated in communities experiencing substantial or high levels of COVID-19 transmission—that includes all of Minnesota. Masks are required on public transportation, including buses and airplanes. Gather outdoors or in an area with good ventilation. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors if possible. Learn more about how to improve airflow, ventilation, circulation, and more at Indoor Air Considerations: COVID-19. Avoid crowded settings. Gather in a place where people can keep space between each other. Additional information is available including travel information: Protect Yourself & Others: COVID-19 – Minnesota Dept. of Health Additional guidance can be found on CDC: Holiday Celebrations. COVID-19 and Your Health