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Politicians are explaining how families will be allowed to get together over the festive period.
Sam says she wants to get together "even if it's just for one day" Image caption: Sam says she wants to get together "even if it's just for one day"

Families are now facing a big choice about whether to take advantage of the freedom to meet up at Christmas - or whether to play it safe.

Sam in Devon is building a grotto in her garden ready for a small family gathering.

She told the BBC: "It’s the only time of the year I get everybody together, it's very important, it's special.

"It’s not the presents or anything else, it’s having my family. Even if it’s just for one day."

But she said people "have to be sensible otherwise we’re going to have a really rotten January".

But others said they would not be travelling. Father and daughter Naomi and Roy said they would not be making the trip between Devon and South Wales this year.

"I would love to do it, but no," Naomi said. "Especially with the vaccine development, it just seems like too high risk regardless of what we're allowed to do."

"The only thing that’s missing is the physical contact," said Roy, adding that he missed the grandchildren, "If that has to be, I would rather miss out in 2020 if it means we can do what we normally do in 2021."

This year, Naomi and dad Roy will spend Christmas apart Image caption: This year, Naomi and dad Roy will spend Christmas apart