Claudiny Cavalcanti - Cena Gris. Living de Cozinhar DECA. Projeto da CASACOR Rio Grande do Norte 2021 (Felipe Costa/CASACOR)
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end of year festivities are getting closer and closer, and with them comes the desire to be with friends and family to celebrate another year that is coming to an end. According to the Consortium of Press Vehicles, based on data from the Secretariats According to the State Health Department, more than 74% of the Brazilian population has already been vaccinated – and with that, it won't be a big surprise to know that Brazilians intend to get together this year. On the other hand, the virus is still among us, including new variants – such as the most recent case of the Omicron strain – and knowing how to take safety measures when hosting guests will be a prerequisite to ensuring safety during the holidays. With that in mind, we have put together some surefire tips for you to hold your event this holiday season: both Christmas and New Year. Check them out below!
Do a complete cleaning
Renata Florenzano - Espaço Terra Brasil. Uma caixa de madeira (cumaru laminada certificada) reveste piso, paredes e forro, acolhendo os visitantes da sala de jantar que traz a brasilidade elegante proveniente da simplicidade dos materiais e da qualidade do design nacional. “Quis mostrar essa sofisticação aconchegante que vem da nossa flora tão rica”, conta a designer de interiores. Mobiliário com linhas arredondadas, couro sustentável e o painel de madeira reaproveitada (assinado por Heloisa Crocco) reforçam a proposta da casa original. (Evelyn Müller/CASACOR)
Cleaning your home of impurities has a number of benefits beyond COVID-19. Before you receive guests, give your home a good cleaning to make it more welcoming, fragrant and, above all, free of bacteria and viruses that can cause illness. In addition to the floor, windows and walls, it is also a good idea to clean household appliances such as the refrigerator and stove – which can even be done two weeks before the event date.
Keep necessary items within easy reach
Lounge Comandante Rolim Amaro. Arthur Guimarães - CASACOR São Paulo 2021 (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)
Plates, cutlery, glasses, cups, napkins: all of these items are important when you want to throw a party at home. During the pandemic, we got used to having just a few of these items, just enough to meet individual needs.
(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
Attending closed spaces is still an issue, so give preference to open areas, such as terraces and gardens, to hold your get-together. As a good host, it is important that you are flexible regarding the concerns that your guests may have, and Conveying a sense of security helps to make the reception more relaxed. Additionally, you can also place the seats further apart from each other to avoid crowding.
Have alcohol gel available
Ivia Maia e Mirlene Sales - Cozinha Funcional. (Henrique Queiroga/CASACOR)
Using hand sanitizer has become a worldwide habit that won't go away any time soon, and leaving small bottles around the house is a great way to provide safety and also allow your guests to sanitize their hands as soon as they get home. Leaving at least one bottle on the dining table and others in the bathroom, kitchen and common areas is a good idea.
Don't give up on decoration
Casa Voktum. Barbara Nobre - CASACOR Minas Gerais 2021 (Henrique Queiroga/CASACOR)
It is very common at this time to be concerned about pandemic-related precautions, which can make the occasion a little apprehensive. A smart tip is to also focus on the decoration of the environment to bring more lightness to the event. Having colors, Christmas decorations, a Christmas tree or any other decorative item that makes sense to you is a way to add more personality and relax the environment.
