Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Decor Catch the Holiday Spirit With This Post-Pandemic Twist on a Christmas Classic Spread cheer, not germs. By Betsy Cribb Betsy Cribb Betsy is the Home and Features Editor at Southern Living. She writes about a veritable potpourri of topics for print and digital, from profiling Southern movers-and-shakers and celebrating family traditions to highlighting newsy restaurant openings and curating the annual holiday gift guide. Prior to joining the Southern Living team in 2017 as the style editor, she worked at Coastal Living as an assistant editor covering pets and homes. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 17, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Biscuit Home In unprecedented times, even Christmas decor gets an unlikely makeover. This Old Saint Nick ornament wearing a mask is officially a sign of the times, marking a moment in history that lives on through commemorative decor that will hang on our trees for years to come. The Washington state-based purveyor of blown-glass ornaments, Old World Christmas, offers a selection of cheery and cheeky decor. Some pandemic-related ornaments included a glittery roll of toilet paper, a sparkling bottle of hand sanitizer, and a mask-wearing Santa Claus. As a positive role model, this pint-sized Saint Nick wears his blue surgical mask correctly, covering his rosy cheeks, cherry nose, and "droll little mouth" to avoid spreading anything but holiday cheer. And lest you be concerned about a yuletide identity crisis, there is no mistaking that it's the jolly old elf behind the face covering, thanks to his twinkling eyes, glittering red cap, and fluffy white beard. The unique Santa with Face Mask ornament commemorates the weirdest, wildest time in recent years. Just think of the stories you'll have to tell your grandchildren when they ask about the mask-wearing Santa Claus on your tree. WATCH: What Is a Christmas Pickle and Where Did It Come From? Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit