Christmas lockdown?

My daughter and grandson are a 2-hour car journey from us, and she doesn't have a car at the moment (and we can't drive so don't have one) so would have to come on the train xmas eve and go back boxing day (no transport xmas day) DH and I are fairly vulnerable due to health issues, so although the original plan was that she'd be here all over xmas period, I have told her that if she gets any alternative invites, accept them rather than risk having nothing to do and nowhere to go. She mixes a lot anyway, so I don't feel particularly safe with her right now.

I just wish there would be more enforcement of mask-wearing - I know I’ve said this before but it’s often unbelievably lax around here, especially in smaller shops. A lot of people are just brazenly sticking two fingers up and nobody ever says anything.

It will be hard if there are restrictions in place for Christmas, but it is just one day of the year, so if necessary maybe a staggered festive celebrations with friends and family this year and plan for a big get together when every thing is back to normal. Just enjoy and plan special little treats

I will either have my DD and DGD here or will stay at her house for Christmas as there is no way she's going to be alone. She's a single parent and come he'll or high water she won't be alone. If I get arrested enroute so be it

I am heartily sorry for all those who won't be able to see loved ones at Christmas if a lockdown is in place.

But that said, perhaps this will give us all an opportunity to consider how we usually spend Christmas and whether we really enjoy it as it usually is.

A lot of us feel Christmas is a burden the older we get. So perhaps we should see this year as a chance to evalute things and make changes.

well there is a lot of talk that "lockdowns" don`t work..

so I keep thinking,,, well what else can I do.... perhaps if only,
IF ONLY, everyone would obey, the social distancing etc.. there would be no need for lockdowns?

what do you think? I am not an unintelligent person, but this beats me!

I will just wait and see, if it's just the two of us. I will still have a lovely real tree, lots of Christmas food and I will call/Skype my adult children and Grandchildren.
I am not worried one way or the other, although I feel for people who will be on there own and who are unwell.

I'm keeping an open mind.
Last Christmas was my first without my Mum and uncharacteristically, my daughters had all made other plans so I was feeling very upset about how I would cope. Other than the very large Christmas tree falling over in the middle of the night, we managed to have a lovely celebration. No point fretting this year about what can't be changed.

I can see it coming I'm afraid. We'll just have to look forward to Spring.

It will be very different, but I’m still expecting to see them all, just not at the same time.

We’ve tended to alternate having one Christmas with the children and their families and they all go to their in-laws the next year, so we are used to having a quiet time.

I think you're probably right and am sorry for people who enjoy big get-togethers. This year Christmas is going to be different for many people for lots of reasons.

Personally, I don't mind not being with my family even though we get on well. We've agreed that Christmas will be different this year. Cards and presents can still be sent.

I'll still decorate the house.

I am pretty sure you are right but I a hoping for the best but planning for the worst! I am going to get a nice piece of beef which I will enjoy more than turkey.

I wouldn’t be seeing different families on different days indoors anyway that’s not a bubble. I think we will be just the two for the greater good, so be it.