Despite the 5th wave of Covid-19 and the threat of the Omicron variant, the French are preparing a family reunion for Christmas. For December 24th and 25th, there is officially no ban, restriction or gauge to respect. But the authorities call for the greatest caution in testing themselves before seeing their loved ones, respecting barrier gestures. The government also recommends avoiding large gatherings around the table.
“We are all vaccinated and we make lots of hugs” – Céline
Celine, “who has just made 600 kms from Corrèze to spend New Years Eve with the family”, will not follow the government’s advice on December 24. “Grandparents, brothers, sisters, cousins, children. We’re going to be at least 18”, details, smile on the lips, the youngest of this family installed in Marseilles. “It’s reunion, it’s Christmas, explains the young woman. We are all vaccinated and we make lots of hugs. It’s the family. It is a risk that we are ready to take to be together “. For Céline, “The Christmas spirit is important, the context does not change our way of doing things. We made our arrangements before the holidays”.
“We don’t kiss each other, even if it’s painful” – Eugène
For Eugene, in his sixties, it will also be a big table for Christmas Eve. “We will be 14 with my wife, my five children and their spouses and my two granddaughters aged 3 and 5”. But for this Marseillais with fragile health, “I have diabetes, two cancers and cardiovascular problems”, there is no question of taking risks. “We are all vaccinated, all tested, including my two granddaughters”.
For New Years Eve, Eugene and his family will take all precautions, “there will be two large tables. No kisses even if it is painful. We wash our hands regularly, we disinfect them with hydroalcoholic gel. We keep the mask when we are not drinking or eating “.
A few hours away from sitting at the table for New Years Eve, France Bleu Provence has checked how and with whom you will spend Christmas.