Traditional festivities could look very different this year after the government tightened coronavirus rules.
In Scotland, only two households are allowed to meet in a group of six outdoors, and in Northern Ireland it's 15.In Scotland, a number of annual 31 October festivals have already been cancelled, including in Fife and Paisley.House parties are also off limits and with nightclubs shut, a 10pm curfew and table service only at pubs in England, Wales and Scotland, there won't be any late-night bashes either.
The rule against social gatherings of more than six and added restrictions in parts of the UK mean garden fireworks parties are also set to be smaller.The traditional Turkey feast could also be severely affected by the limit on social gatherings. In England, the rule of six counts for kids of all ages - putting more strain on the head count for festive lunch. While in Wales and Scotland under-12s are exempt.
Productions will have to have reduced capacity and ticket sales, deep cleans between performances and actors must also socially distance.However, the National Theatre in London has revealed plans to stage Dick Whittington.With rules preventing large gatherings at home and outside, nightclubs shut and the 10pm curfew, none of the usual big parties will be able to go ahead.
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