Are you re-thinking Christmas?

And yes, I think that January is going to be horrendous. I totally understand though, why Johnson went against medical and scientific advice; people would have met up anyway and who on earth wants to police it? At least by making concessions with limits, there is hope that people will stick to the rules.

We will have DD plus partner who both work from home, so just us four, but luckily, we have no elderly relatives or young children to disappoint. We are not high risk, but take care and don't go anywhere other than one careful masked food shop per week. All Xmas shopping has been done online, small independent retailers.

We'd not made any plans so none to change.

As a few have said on GN, they think January's figures will not be pleasant.

2nd Lockdown finished on 2 December. Tiers introduced so more movement around. A week later cases start to increase. 12 days later they are increasing rapidly.

Using that comparison by 10 January we could well see the impact of all the movement and gatherings the 5 days drop of restrictions for Christmas. 3rd wave - biggest one yet.

If by mixing someone ..typo.

We are just having one meal together on Christmas day -DH has some vulnerability so he's going to sit at the far end of the table not opposite anyone else. I think this is just for his comfort- probably doesn't make any difference.

We will not be going to see dd and family but hope to meet somewhere fir a walk. Its disappointing of course but in my mind, its sensible. We can always do somethimg together in spring. Just imagine if by micong someine you love gets hit by it and usnt around next christmas.
Just being announced london and other areas in the south are tier 3.

I have never thought the relaxation over Christmas made remotely any sense, but then look at Johnson, and it tells you everything.

Could v should?
Weigh up your own risks and act accordingly.
I too think Januarys figures will not be pleasant to hear .

The 5 day rule is thinking with the heart, not with the brain.

The virus will not say: "wait, it is xmas! No, I will take a break and come back later"

Quite agree with those who say they think it's worth missing one family Christmas in the hope of having future ones. Like you, farview, I hate to think what January will bring.

I think the 5days of relaxed rules is absolutely stupid...I'm dreading seeing what happens in January...I miss my family with all my heart but would rather have lots of christmases with them in the future than just this one!!
My 13year old granddaughter has tested positive and showing no symptoms..that's how scary this virus is...cant see it ..but it's there...

Just because Boris says you can, it doesn't mean you should.

We all have to assess our individual circumstances. My DD is a Teacher and has 2 school age children, therefore it is not a good idea for us to meet up. I haven't been in her house since early March. I shall miss being together terribly, but it is better to be apart now, so that when we can finally be together no-one is missing.

Oops, the REST of the family ???

I had no intention of mixing with anyone when the pandemic started. I know it's a selfish outlook but I'd prefer to remain well. I haven't seen my GGC for nearly a year and though time isn't on my side, I'd rather stay alone as I am until this virus decides to take its hooks then be left with all the time I have to continue to see them in the future, instead of taking chances and ending up dead. It's just not worth it if you value your life.

Just myself and my OH! The feat of the family all have young children and like to stay home Christmas Day to enjoy their own space, it's always been that way to be honest.

However, I'm appalled by reading something in a fb page where a young couple with small children have invited ANYONE living in their locality who's alone on Christmas Day to join them! Well meaning but incredibly stupid!

I’d already decided not to see most of my family over the Christmas period but it looks like London will be in tier 3 by this evening so I’m glad I’d already made that decision. I’m sure lots of families will have to rethink.

We aren't meeting up with family, partly for safety and partly because of the distance and the time allowed make it impractical.

I think the sensible thing to do is to assess the risks specific to your situation in relation to the current rules. If you feel that any risk is low enough, then meeting up isn't unreasonable.

We made our original plans in October when things locally were quite good and we could mix inside in groups of up to 6. However we pulled back when the rates started to climb. Nothing that has happened since then has make us rethink, even with the relaxations of the rules. The rates have climbed substantially in some areas even in the last few days. In fact mixing looks reckless, but some will go ahead come what may. Third wave is on the way.