I am hoping that the virus won't affect christmas, and that the country won't have to face another national lockdown.

honestly, it could go either way at the moment: cases are rising in certain parts of the country (and the government is trying local lockdowns in those areas), but the prime minister admitted this week that he was confused himself about the restrictions (because they are constantly changing), and that the country is in for a bumpy time over christmas and beyond.

honestly, it would help if people just followed the rules. but so many people don't over here (don't socially distance, wear masks) etc. of course we're in a mess