However, they’re no substitute for seeing a friendly face even when you’re not hanging out as IRL as you’d like. As we all know, texting and calling and DMing are all great. It’s been the spot for virtual happy hours, calls with grandparents, and, of course, plenty of sigh online classes. While most of us were introduced to Zoom early this past spring for work meetings, we quickly found that it was an equally opportune way to stay in touch with those we didn’t want to lose all contact with during the lockdown. One way to help get in the spirit? Swap out your au naturel background of dirty clothes and empty cereal bowls for the glorious details of an ugly Christmas sweater!

This holiday season will look just a bit different than most, with family and friends urged to stay socially distant to keep each other safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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