With less than six weeks to go until 25 December, it is still not clear what way we will be able to celebrate Christmas and the run-up to it this year amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Taoiseach said this week that an "exit plan" from Level 5 restrictions is currently being worked on and that the Government will tell people what that is before the end of November.
But in the meantime, how are those who play a key role in the festive season making preparations? Public worship Those involved in preparing religious services said it is still not clear if people will be able to attend Christmas mass or other public worship as it is not permitted in Level 3 and above.