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Santa’s Grottoes, Christmas games, and door-to-door Christmas carols will be allowed once the confinement is over, according to the new Christmas guide.
A new government council says grottos will be allowed at all levels if they are in places that can be opened, but there must be social distancing.
Door-to-door carol singing is also allowed when the lockdown is lifted in England on Wednesday, and those performing or rehearsing do not have to adhere to assembly limits.
People of all skill levels will also be able to attend places of worship, but the rules for who can meet there will depend on their tier.
Tips for visiting stores vary by grade level.
Student performances, such as nativity plays and other seasonal events, can take place within existing school bubbles, but should avoid mixing between groups.
From December 23 to 27, people can form a Christmas bubble if necessary to see family and friends, and travel to other parts of the country is also allowed during this time.
Earlier this week, Conservative MP Andrew Selous told the Commons that churches and cathedrals can now approach Advent and Christmas with certainty.
He said: “The clergy have already proven that they have made their buildings COVID safe and many cathedrals and churches are planning to have multiple services to accommodate more people as fewer are allowed in each service.
On the rules of Christmas carol singing, she said: “The other good news is that while indoor singing is limited to performers only, we can all participate in outdoor and door-to-door singing, keeping ourselves two meters away or far from the threshold, and Nativity works for those under 18 years of age are allowed according to the performing arts guide. “
Meanwhile, the rules surrounding visits to stores and Christmas markets vary by tiers, and the government urges people to check the rules in their areas for indoor and outdoor stores, as well as tree markets. of Christmas.
The Christmas guide states that the rules will be back in effect by New Year’s Eve, and the government reinforces that the Christmas bubbles will no longer apply.
The guide adds that the rules for who people can meet in bars, pubs and restaurants will also vary by tier, and those rules won’t change between December 23 and December 27.
The new guidance comes after government scientific advisers warned that loosening coronavirus restrictions over Christmas will increase infections. “potentially in a large quantity”.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) said the prevalence of COVID-19 It could “easily double” during the festive period with a “substantial mix” of people.
