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Will you be cancelling your Christmas plans?

402 replies

Illy605 · 15/12/2020 19:46

With the impending news that the govt may do a U-turn on the relaxation of the rules over Christmas, will you be cancelling whatever you may have had planned with family and friends?!

I only ask as I’ve seen so many people posting on social media that there’s no chance they are cancelling now, this close to Christmas.

I must be in close contact with hundreds of people everyday due to my job, I travel from region to region- tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3. It just seems unreasonable that I might not be allowed to spend a day with a couple family members who are also out and about for work everyday.

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aprilanne · 15/12/2020 23:15

Well with a death in my family not covid related and a personal cancer scare I do not give shit about what any of our daft leaders say especially mine god she is the most annoying woman ever standing everyday preaching nothing will keep me away from my children.

Crispsginchoc · 15/12/2020 23:15

Nope. We started self isolating on Friday so we can spend Xmas with my parents. My Dad has suffered a few serious medical issues over the last 12 months and finished chemo last month. So my parents really want to see us, and I know if we let them down I would be made to feel awful. This year has made me realise life is short. I’ve followed every rule and would do anything to keep my parents safe. But they’ve also made it clear they want us there for Xmas.

Fizbosshoes · 15/12/2020 23:19

Weve changed our plans. My Dsis and family were going to come and stay at ours but now we're just going to meet for a walk and exchange gifts outside.
We havent seen PIL for 4 months but hope to see them in the spring if they can get the vaccine. Same for an elderly relative of mine.

Crumpetycrump · 15/12/2020 23:19

We were being careful anyway and not planning on mixing - want to wait til our parents have had the vaccine. Hopefully soon!

sneakysnoopysniper · 15/12/2020 23:20

I suspect a lot of people who have been wanting for years to cut down on christmas and large (and stressful and expensive) family gatherings will have used covid as an excuse this year. They have already decided on a small family christmas with just parents and kids. Whether from genuine concern for safety of grandparents or not wanting inlaws and other relatives under foot they are being granted a reprieve.

RainbowMum11 · 15/12/2020 23:22

Only seeing support bubble anyway, no travelling involved (live within 1 mile).

ilovecardigans · 15/12/2020 23:24

FFS indeed, @derxa.

My DH works for Argos, so we get discount off our shopping in Sainsbury's. Nearest Sainsbury's is in Kelso, but we can't go there in case we get stopped by the police. I know several people who have been stopped and fined. I live in a town of 10,000 people and we've had 6 positive cases in the last 7 days. Kelso has had 7 cases and has a much lower population. No logic to it whatsoever.

I'm auditioning for the role of Rapunzel next week...

Smashedavacado · 15/12/2020 23:33

Yes we were traveling to stay with DB & SIL in tier 1 from tier 2 with doubling rates this week. Have decided that for everyone's sakes it's better for us all to stay put.

OffredOfjune · 15/12/2020 23:36

Your neighbours must love you.

How is that relevant at all?

Notmydaughteryoubitch · 15/12/2020 23:38

Nope my brother is coming up & we will see my DSC who are back from uni, none of us vulnerable/at risk. We've always planned to have an outdoor Christmas day with my mum (fire, hot tub etc) & boxing day walk & winter picnic with my dad to reduce the risk to them.

Kitey73 · 15/12/2020 23:44

Was talking to a friend in Australia, aside from being unable to travel abroad, they have no restrictions, big parties, bars, cinemas and clubs open. Thanks to the attitude of some of the people on this thread and Boris trying to appease everyone this is unlikely to be our reality next year.

MajesticWhine · 15/12/2020 23:50

We have cancelled. PILs are very nervous and not comfortable with us visiting. It's been very hard to get my young adult children to follow the rules and/or lockdown prior to visiting anyone at Christmas. So we are staying at home. Pils will be just the two of them and DM is in a bubble with my DB.

timeforanewstart · 15/12/2020 23:53

@Kitey73 we aren't australia and its very different we are part of europe and can't just shut our borders just like that , plus it was here before we even knew it
Also australia is not as densely populated as the uk , why do you think most european countries are struggling

OffredOfjune · 15/12/2020 23:59

[quote timeforanewstart]@Kitey73 we aren't australia and its very different we are part of europe and can't just shut our borders just like that , plus it was here before we even knew it
Also australia is not as densely populated as the uk , why do you think most european countries are struggling [/quote]
This. It's like when people try and compare NZ to the UK. Totally different

Tinselandbaubauls · 16/12/2020 02:25

No, I do t change plans. We only have my sil and bil coming anyway, we were going to see them regardless.

FedUpOfAllThis · 16/12/2020 05:25

I’ve heard nothing about a potential U-turn. How can they dangle a carrot and give people hope of seeing their families and then change their minds. Either way I won’t be changing my plans they can go to hell.

WanderingFruitWonderer · 16/12/2020 05:43

I'm considering it. Cases have suddenly skyrocketed where I live. We had one of the lowest Covid rates in the country till a few days ago. It's unbelievable how quickly it's changed.
I'm being very careful. But there are always risks. I'd have to use public transport, and it worries me immensely. I need to decide in the next couple of days...

FixItUpChappie · 16/12/2020 05:47

Well where I live it's zero mixing indoors or outdoors Sad I had bought a fire pit to have a socially distanced outdoor bonfire with our parents but even that's now out. So it will be just the 4 of us this Christmas which normally would sound okay but eating bad food, playing boardgames, cozying up to watch movies....there has been a lot of that already on 2020 tbh. We will have to consider how to make it feel special.

Oblomov20 · 16/12/2020 06:31

Leaders discussed cutting the number of days families can meet from five to three; reducing the number of households mixing from three to two; and introducing travel restrictions –

Sounds sensible to me. Hope Boris has the strength to put these new suggestions into place.

All this 'Christmas is cancelled' nonsense is just scaremongering and people dramatising it all. It really hacks me off.

Everyone can have a lovely Christmas. You can't even cancel Christmas even if you tried. What a stupid headline.

megletthesecond · 16/12/2020 06:39

No plans anyway. The gov wouldn't shut schools or move on-line so I'm stuck with two ungrateful tweens all Xmas. Yay for education and boo for WW3 for two weeks.

bendmeoverbackwards · 16/12/2020 08:34

Completely agree @Oblomov20 Christmas will still go ahead whatever the restrictions are.

And those who moan about not seeing family are a massive insult to people who spend Christmas alone. Some not through choice but you can still have a nice day by yourself.

People need to grow up and stop these childish tantrums. It’s ONE Christmas FFS.

I hope they do a u-turn and police it properly with fines for people who break the rules.

When is the government going to start listening to every scientist who says it’s a bad idea??

SnowySheep · 16/12/2020 08:36

@FixItUpChappie

Well where I live it's zero mixing indoors or outdoors Sad I had bought a fire pit to have a socially distanced outdoor bonfire with our parents but even that's now out. So it will be just the 4 of us this Christmas which normally would sound okay but eating bad food, playing boardgames, cozying up to watch movies....there has been a lot of that already on 2020 tbh. We will have to consider how to make it feel special.
You can still have your 3 household bubble for the holiday period. Whether that's wise, of course, is another matter but it is allowed, whatever tier you're in.
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Illy605 · 16/12/2020 10:00

@OffredOfjune

Your neighbours must love you.

How is that relevant at all?

It’s not 😒
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backaftera2yearbreak · 16/12/2020 12:38

@@Illy605 seems no changes to rules already out but they will provide new guidance 🙄. You enjoy your trip!

Bubblemonkey · 16/12/2020 12:42

Boris can kiss my ring before I change my plans ☺️☺️☺️

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