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Rome, December 20, 2020 – The first Christmas in the sign of the pandemic Coronavirus is coming, but also during the holidays the unknown is glimpsed: what can be done? In addition to family dinners (with the eternal doubt: can we move to the region?) or to the restaurant, and beyond shopping before christmas at risk, other questions appear: ei 2020 Christmas markets will be held or – being outdoors – can we expect a reopening?
What does the Dpcm say
The last Dpcm of November 3 speak clearly: in consideration of the health emergency, festivals, fairs of any kind and other similar events are prohibited, including all extraordinary events and demonstrations that may constitute opportunities for meeting. The only one, as always, is to keep an eye on the trend of infections to see if there will be a relaxation of the restrictions in the next measures. The first key date is December 3, the day when the first ‘green lights’ (or orange) from stores should arrive, even in the red zone.
De Caro: a sad Christmas
The mayor of Bari and president of Anci, Antonio Decaro, a few days ago he posted his discouragement on Facebook: “What awaits us will be a different Christmas. Sad. I do not think that in a month the situation will be so different from today, nor do I think we can celebrate in the streets and squares of ours city as we are used to. “
“Certainly,” he added, “there will be no concerts, shows, the great tree festival, hot chocolate in the early morning of San Nicola, processions, markets on the wall, aperitifs with music on Christmas Eve. But, one thing I know and I want to tell you: the city it will light up because we all need hope and light is the symbol of this feeling ”.
Germany, stop at 80% of markets
Common evil half joy: due to the covid, 80% of the Christmas markets will not be held as usual this year in Germany. According to the union, the consequences could be extended to the entire sector “Christmas markets are an important factor in bringing customers closer to the frequent pedestrian areas and urban centers.” The absence of this opportunity could damage the entire area of Christmas shopping, argues the association, which recalls that Christmas turnover is a quarter of the total in a year for small stores in urban centers.
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