The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes that gatherings with family and friends are fun, but wants everyone to remember that such gatherings increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.“The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to celebrate with people in your household,” the CDC website says. “If you do plan to spend Thanksgiving with people outside your household, take steps to make your celebration safer.”If you’re the one who will be hosting, consider doing the following, per the CDC:We know some of these may be easier than others, but nonetheless, it’s what the CDC recommends if you’ll be attending someone else’s gathering..