‘Tis the season to celebrate with friends and family. But this year you might be celebrating a little differently, and we want to help make sure that you and your family stay safe and healthy. We encourage you to check out those helpful tips below from the CDC and we encourage you to discuss them with your family before visiting this holiday. And of course, if you’re ready to upgrade into a brand new BMW before Christmas, hurry on down to see our team right here at Flemington BMW! We look forward to getting you behind the wheel – see you soon! 

Attending a Winter Holiday Celebration

• Have conversations with the host ahead of time to understand expectations for celebrating together.
• Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, utensils, and condiment packets.
• Wear a mask indoors and outdoors.
• Avoid shouting or singing.
• Stay home if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
• It’s okay if you decide to stay home and remain apart from others. Do what’s best for you.

Hosting a Winter Holiday Celebration

• Have conversations with guests ahead of time to set expectations for celebrating together.
• Limit the number of guests.
• Have a small, outdoor celebration with family and friends who live in your community, weather-permitting.
• Have extra unused masks available for your guests and encourage everyone to wear them inside and outside.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use.
• If celebrating indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible. You can use a window fan in one of the open windows to blow air out of the window. This will pull fresh air in through the other open windows.
• Have a separate space for guests to wash their hands or provide hand sanitizer.
• Keep background music volume low so guests don’t need to shout.
• Cancel your gathering if you or someone who lives with you is sick or has been near someone who thinks they have or has COVID-19.
• It’s okay if you decide to postpone or cancel your gathering. Do what’s best for you.

Food and Beverages at Celebrations

• Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils.
• Avoid going in and out of the areas where food is being prepared or handled, such as in the kitchen.
• Use single-use options, like salad dressing and condiment packets, and disposable items like food containers, plates, and utensils.
• Use a touchless garbage can, if available.