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With the Media already being flooded with Christmas adverts, is Christmas 2020 something that you’re looking forward to in light of the rollercoaster ride that has been 2020 or are you and your closest family and friends writing it off until things start to get back to normal?
Christmas is the last bit of hope everyone has for 2020 and we are still sitting in front of the TV waiting for the good news that lockdown is over and Christmas is back. Everyone has their mind set of Christmas being at home and alone however that doesn’t have to be our first option. Online calls with family and online shopping could save the day when it comes to sharing the holiday with people you love and continuing the gift of giving. Although the holiday will not be the same and we will for sure not be sharing a merry smile throughout the day. We can all still let our favorite Christmas song blast over the speakers and let the best Christmas movies light up our rooms. Just because the traditions aren’t there doesn’t mean the spirit shouldn't be either. 2020 is the year we all want to be over so let’s make the most of everyone’s favorite time of the year and celebrate the end of 2020 in a merry fashion.
December 23rd will mark 9 months since the start of lockdown - 9 months since the way we live completely changed. Although restrictions have slowly calmed down we still are restricted from seeing our friends and family. As Christmas comes up I think we should ask ourselves, is it worth not seeing our friends and family on the most special day of the year for a virus with a 0.1% death rate. Although I would agree that the death rate is low so maybe we should relax a bit, I think the more important factor is the strain on the NHS that coronavirus patients bring. At max capacity, the NHS probably can maintain a low death rate but as the demand for respirators and hospital beds increases, the risk of a higher death rate increases. At the end of the day, Christmas is just a day, so is it worth the risk of ultra transition for the enjoyment of that one day. - Austín
I’m not too big of a fan of Christmas normally, and I don’t necessarily see an issue in making it a less social event, though I do understand that if the lockdown currently in place were to be extended into December, a lot of people live alone and wouldn’t have anyone to celebrate it with.
Christmas within your household should be allowed. Personally I'm not fussed about Christmas. I only do it for the food. - Matt
Christmas is a time to be spent with family. Amidst the COVID pandemic travel may not be an option however that does not mean that you cannot find other ways to celebrate Christmas with your family. Little things such as sending cards via post, writing a letter, and facetime might just be able to make a difference. 2020 is a strange year people are having to find new ways to do things. The internet does make this more convenient, however the closeness that you feel when you're with your family and close friends and the connections that you make online do feel different. However the bonds do not break. Christmas is a time for reflection and love.- Sulena
Although this year has been one of the most eventful in this generation and possibly one of the most stressful for some, I think that christmas should not be cancelled. We have adapted quickly to this sudden change in our lives by following guidelines fairly reasonably and shouldn’t stop our celebrations with our family. It might be a very difficult time for those who have been affected by covid - either by the loss of loved ones who have caught the virus or just the worry of catching it and spreading it. However, covid has affected people in different ways; since lockdown the rates of people taking their own lives have increased. it ‘s clear that right now, our neighbours and loved ones need something as a distraction to take away the stress, even if it’s just for a moment. We should use this time to be there for those who are struggling.
Christmas 2020 is certainly going to be different, but I think that instead of missing some of our usual traditions we should focus on making new ones. Instead of gathering round a Christmas tree we can catch up on a zoom call, and the Christmas shopping sprees will involve jumping between websites instead of running between shops. It might not be the Christmas we had planned for the first year of the new decade, but it doesn’t have to be cancelled altogether. Hopefully by the 25th national lockdown will have lifted, and we can at least enjoy our Christmas dinner with six of our loved ones gathered around the table. It’s been a difficult year for everyone, and I think a little bit of Christmas spirit and some socially distanced festivities are exactly what the world needs right now. - Isabelle
This year will be different, we all know that and unfortunately we all know we can not change that, so instead I urge everyone to make the best of it! No, you won't have as many presents, or see as many family members. No, you wont get to visit Grandma like normal, you wont get to go shopping in town. But you should make the most of it. Make new traditions, get closer, enjoy the small things more.
The pandemic has taken a lot of things away from everyone and has forced us into our homes. This Christmas should be more important than ever as it is a way for us to celebrate the good things with our families and close friends. I love all the colourful flashing lights, the cozy evenings and especially the food that takes hours to make and minutes to eat. This Christmas will be different to others but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate it still. - Grace
I do not think that christmas should be cancelled because of the pandemic. I think that, although there may be restrictions and you might be limited to how you can celebrate it, shouldn't mean you have to cancel and instead we should find new ways to adapt and enjoy the celebration despite what is happening. - Annaliese
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