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UK prepares for Christmas
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: A man dressed as Santa Claus attends a demonstration against the current Covid-19 restrictions in Hyde Park on December 5, 2020 in London, England. London has been in Tier 2 restrictions since the lockdown ended on December 2. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
  • CHARLESTOWN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Eight year-old Bellami Smit visits the festive Tunnel of Lights at the Shipwreck Treasure Museum on December 3, 2020 in Charlestown, England. The tunnel is Europe"u2019s longest underground tunnel of festive lights. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: 'Festive Wishes from the Savoy' a brand new golden well of wishes, where visitors can drop in their wishes as part of the new festive charity initiative, part of the Christmas decorations at The Savoy Hotel on December 03, 2020 in London, England. Making a wish requires a minimum donation of £5 with proceeds being shared equally between two charities, Hospitality Action and The Connection at St Martin in the Fields. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
  • A contractor uses a cherrypicker to place final decorations on a 40ft Christmas tree during a photo call in the courtyard of Somerset House in London on December 3, 2020. (Photo by Tolga Akmen / AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Two year old Antoin McCready walking through The Jailhouse Christmas Magic on Joy's Entry in Belfast with his mother Patricia Williamson. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Images via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: General Manager, James Keogh of The Churchill Arms poses outside his pub after turning on their 2020 Christmas lights on December 2, 2020 in London, England. Many Christmas events have been cancelled this year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic but London is festooned with Christmas Lights across the capital. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Getty Images)
  • BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meet staff and pupils from Holy Trinity Church of England First School as part of their working visits across the UK ahead of the Christmas holidays on December 7, 2020 in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. During the tour William and Kate will visit communities, outstanding individuals and key workers to thank them for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Andy Commins - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
  • An empty Christmas market on a quiet evening in Nottingham city centre. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)
  • The Churchill Arms pub in London switches on its Christmas lights. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)
  • Shoppers walk under the Christmas lights on Regents Street in London on December 6, 2020. - Shoppers returned to Englands high streets this week as shops reopened following the end of a four-week coronavirus lockdown. (Photo by Hollie Adams / AFP) (Photo by HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • The Christmas tree lit up on a quiet evening in Nottingham city centre. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)
  • Shoppers walk under the Christmas lights on Regents Street in London on December 6, 2020. - Shoppers returned to Englands high streets this week as shops reopened following the end of a four-week coronavirus lockdown. (Photo by Hollie Adams / AFP) (Photo by HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Members of the Canterbury Cathedral GirlsÕ Choir prepare to film the last of three pre-recorded online carol services which will be available to viewers on the cathedral website over the Christmas period. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Images via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 05, 2020 - Christmas lights on Regent Street- PHOTOGRAPH BY Matthew Chattle / Barcroft Studios / Future Publishing (Photo credit should read Matthew Chattle/Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 05, 2020 - Christmas lights on Regent Street- PHOTOGRAPH BY Matthew Chattle / Barcroft Studios / Future Publishing (Photo credit should read Matthew Chattle/Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: People walk in front of the Christmas tree in Covent Garden on December 5, 2020 in London, England. On Tuesday night, Dec 1, MPs voted in favour of government proposals to enter England into a tiered system of lockdown beginning at midnight. Residents of Tier Two - High Alert can socialise with anyone they live with or who is in their support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place. Outdoors they must observe the rule of six. Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals and must close between 11pm and 5am with last orders called at 10pm. Organised indoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes will be permitted if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with. Schools remain open. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: People take a selfie in front of the Christmas tree in Covent Garden on December 5, 2020 in London, England. On Tuesday night, Dec 1, MPs voted in favour of government proposals to enter England into a tiered system of lockdown beginning at midnight. Residents of Tier Two - High Alert can socialise with anyone they live with or who is in their support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place. Outdoors they must observe the rule of six. Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals and must close between 11pm and 5am with last orders called at 10pm. Organised indoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes will be permitted if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with. Schools remain open. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)
  • Shoppers fill a temporarily-pedestrianised Regent Street in London, England, on December 5, 2020. London has returned to so-called Tier 2 or 'high alert' coronavirus restrictions since the end of the four-week, England-wide lockdown last Wednesday, meaning a reopening of non-essential shops and hospitality businesses as the festive season gets underway. Rules under all three of England's tiers have been strengthened from before the November lockdown, however, with pubs and restaurants most severely impacted. In London's West End, meanwhile, Oxford Street and Regent Street were both packed with Christmas shoppers this afternoon, with the retail sector hoping for a strong end to one of its most difficult years. (Photo by David Cliff/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Dame Joan Collins attends the Burlington Arcade Christmas Lights switch on at Burlington Arcade on December 5, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
  • LONDON, Dec. 4, 2020 -- People wearing face masks stand next to Christmas trees in London, Britain, on Dec. 4, 2020. Another 16,298 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,690,432, according to official figures released Friday. The coronavirus-related deaths in Britain rose by 504 to 60,617, the data showed. (Photo by Han Yan/Xinhua via Getty) (Xinhua/Han Yan via Getty Images)
  • AYLESBURY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Light installations entertain visitors during 'Christmas at Waddesdon' at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, on December 04, 2020 in Aylesbury, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
  • Farmer and artist Fleur Baxter with the Christmas character artworks she has created using hay bales on her farm in Carmyllie, Angus. Fleur, who has been nicknamed 'Balesy' by locals, allows members of the public to visit the bales in return for donations to the local food bank. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Christmas lights called 'The Spirit of Christmas' lilluminate Regent Street on December 4, 2020 in London, England. Many Christmas events have been cancelled this year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic but London is festooned with Christmas Lights across the capital. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Christmas light installation on South Molton Street near Bond Street station on December 2, 2020 in London, England. Many Christmas events have been cancelled this year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic but London is festooned with Christmas Lights across the capital. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Getty Images)
  • CARDIFF, WALES - DECEMBER 04: A general view of an empty Christmas market bar on the Hayes on December 4, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. Following a firebreak period that ran from October 23 to November 9 the Welsh Government have introduced new rules which will prevent pubs, restaurants and cafes from selling alcohol at any time from 6pm on Friday. The rules will be reviewed on December 17. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)
  • People protesting against Norway's whaling industry stand in front of the Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square, London. The tree is an annual gift to Britain from Norway given as a symbol of friendship and co-operation between the two countries. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)
  • Dave Baptie works in the snow at the Hill End Christmas Tree Centre near Edinburgh. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2020/12/03: Dickensian theme to the decorations outside J Sheekey restaurant. Christmas Decorations around London as most retail and hospitality venues are open and looking forward to the rest of the festive season. (Photo by Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2020/12/03: View of the reindeer stables outside The Ivy Chelsea Garden. The Ivy Chelsea Garden has transformed itself into Santa's Grotto for Christmas. The trendy eatery along the King's Road has had a festive makeover with the installation including Santas mailroom, reindeer stables, Christmas tree, decorations and Santas sleigh. (Photo by Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
  • Shoppers wearing face masks queue to enter a homeware store on Regent Street in London, England, on December 4, 2020. London has returned to so-called Tier 2 or 'high alert' coronavirus restrictions since the end of the four-week, England-wide lockdown on Wednesday, meaning a reopening of non-essential shops and hospitality businesses as the festive season gets underway. Rules under all three of England's tiers have been strengthened from before the November lockdown, however, with pubs and restaurants most severely impacted. In London's West End, Oxford Street and Regent Street were both busy with Christmas shoppers this afternoon, meanwhile, with the retail sector hoping for a strong end to one of its most difficult years. (Photo by David Cliff/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2020/12/03: A member of staff wearing a mask posts a wish into the golden wishing well. The Savoy Hotel has reopened and launched a new Christmas charity initiative - Festive Wishes. Launched as the hotel showcases its famous Christmas decorations, The Savoy will grant wishes rewarding kindness and in doing so support two key charities, namely Hospitality Action and The Connection at St Martin in the Fields. (Photo by Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
  • LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2020/12/03: View of a Christmas tree in the courtyard. London's hub of creative arts, Somerset House reopens after the end of the second coronavirus lockdown and unveils its 2020 Christmas tree along with some pop up dining domes, forming a new festive foodie experience. (Photo by Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
  • ST AUSTELL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Musician Tamsin Robinson rehearses for a live performance of festive music under the Christmas lights installation in the Mediterranean biome at the Eden Project on December 3, 2020 in St Austell, England. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)
  • ST AUSTELL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: A view of a display amongst the Christmas lights installation in the Mediterranean biome at the Eden Project on December 3, 2020 in St Austell, England. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)
  • Members of the public drive through the yard at Carters Green farm which is hosting a Christmas light display in Weston, near Crewe, England on December 3, 2020. - Fundraiser Graham Witter organises the annual display at his home in memory of his sister Jessica who passed away in 2015 but has adapted the event due to Covid restrictions. Visitors usually are able to walk around the farmyard and admire the lights. This year they are driving through a starlit garden and enjoying the display form inside their cars. Graham has raised more than £100,000 for a children's hospice running the event for the past seven years. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • CHARLESTOWN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Eight year-old Bellami Smit visits the festive Tunnel of Lights at the Shipwreck Treasure Museum on December 3, 2020 in Charlestown, England. The tunnel is Europe"u2019s longest underground tunnel of festive lights. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)
  • CREWE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Cars drive past the Weston Christmas light display on December 03, 2020 in Crewe, England. Graham Witter and his family are hosting a drive-through Christmas lights display event at their family home to help raise money for the Donna Louise charity in memory of Graham's sister. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
  • CREWE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: A person takes a photograph during the Weston Christmas light display on December 03, 2020 in Crewe, England. Graham Witter and his family host a drive-through Christmas lights display event at their family home, helping to raise money for the Donna Louise charity in memory of Grahams sister. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
  • The Manor is seen illuminated at a photo call for the annual 'winter light' Christmas displays at Waddesdon Manor in Aylesbury, north west of London, on December 3, 2020. (Photo by BEN STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
  • People pose for a photograph in front of the illuminated Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square in central London on December 3, 2020. - The tree is an annual gift to Britain from Norway given as a symbol of friendship and co-operation between the two countries. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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