The festive season is almost here and with restrictions easing and borders reopening across the country we've put together all the dos and don'ts of a COVID-Christmas.
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After a tough year of isolation and separation, families and friends will be able to get together in the lead up to Christmas and on the day itself - but restrictions remain in place and differ between NSW and Victoria.
So, make sure you know what is and isn't allowed in your state so you don't end up on Santa's naughty list.
VICTORIAN RESTRICTIONS
Where can I travel to see family or friends?
Residents of regional Victoria can now travel across the entire state unrestricted, even into Melbourne.
They can also freely cross the border into NSW and do not have to remain in the border bubble.
From December 1, Victorians can visit QLD, while Tasmania is due to open its border on November 27.
South Australia was due to reopen its border with Victoria on December 1, but anyone returning from SA to Victoria now requires a permit due to the current outbreak.
People who have visited a high risk exposure site in SA will not be allowed to visit Victoria unless an exemption is granted by the Chief Health Officer.
Victorian and NSW residents still have to self-quarantine when travelling Western Australia.
While, residents from regional Victoria can enter the Northern Territory unrestricted but must fill in a border entry declaration form. It is expected people who have visited Melbourne will be able to travel to the NT by Christmas.
Victorians can enter ACT.
How many people can I have over to my home?
Victorian residents can host up to 30 people at their house for Christmas Day, with babies under 12 months old not included in the cap.
The change comes into effect from 11.59pm on December 13, so gatherings of 30 people can occur in the lead up to Christmas as well as during the final days of Hanukkah.
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However, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends people wear a face mask indoors when hosting visitors. This is just a recommendation not a requirement.
There are no time limits on visits, though anyone staying the night are counted towards the visitor limit for that night and the next day.
Prior to December 13, only 15 visitors a day are allowed to a home.
Can my family meet in a park to celebrate Christmas?
If your family or friends plan to gather in a public place like a park, 50 people can attend and infants aren't included in the tally.
DHHS advised residents should keep 1.5 metres distance from anyone they don't live with even when outdoors.
Masks are no longer mandatory outdoors if residents can keep a safe distance from others.
What about going to a restaurant or venue for Christmas lunch?
Up to 50 people can gather in small hospitality venues, given a density limit of one person for every two square metres can be obeyed.
The density limit of one person per four square metres remains in larger venues, but up to 150 people be in one space at a time. Total venue capacity has increased to 300 people.
Can I hug my visitors?
The department has advised residents stay 1.5 metres distance from people they don't live with.
Can I go to church services?
Up to 300 people can attend outdoor religious gatherings in Victoria, but no food or drink can be shared.
Indoor faith gatherings can be held with 150 people, with the same food and drink rules applying.
Residents must wear a face mask when indoors, unless they have a lawful reason not to, and should wear one outdoors if they cannot maintain a distance of 1.5 metres.
Anyone with COVID symptoms should not attend any gatherings.
Is carol singing allowed?
Small choirs or singers can perform in well-ventilated indoor setting but singing outdoors is preferable.
Using fans in enclosed spaces is not recommended while someone is singing.
Performers should be two metres apart and five meters away from the crowd.
NSW RESTRICTIONS
Where can I travel to see family or friends?
NSW residents can travel throughout the state and there are no longer any restrictions of people visiting Melbourne or regional Victoria.
The NSW government has issued a public health order for South Australia so residents who visit and want to return will have to complete an entry declaration form and take the most direct route.
Residents who have been to an area of concern will not be allowed in NSW unless they are a NSW resident, in which case they must self isolate for two weeks.
Victorian and NSW residents have to self-quarantine when travelling Western Australia and be tested for COVID.
There are not restrictions on NSW residents visiting Northern Territory, Tasmania and ACT.
NSW visitors to Western Australia must apply for a G2G pass and must quarantine for 14 days.
How many people can I have over to my home?
From December 1, NSW residents can have 50 people over for a gathering as long as they have an outdoor space.
For those with indoor space only, a 30 person limit is recommended but Gladys Berejiklian said it would not be enforced.
People in small homes have been asked to use their common sense and limit guests.
Can my family meet in a park to celebrate Christmas?
Up to 50 people will be able to gather outdoors in December, up for the current limit of 20 people.
What about going to a restaurant or venue for Christmas lunch?
Under the new rules to come into effect in December, small restaurants, cafes and pubs of up to 200 square metres will be allowed 20 patrons as long as they can fit with a one person per two square metres density.
On Wednesday, Ms Berejiklian said venues larger than 200 square metres would be allowed one patron per two square metes "in the very, very near future."
Can I hug my visitors?
NSW Health advises residents who do not live together to remain 1.5 metres apart.
Can I go to church services?
Up to 300 people can attend indoor worship or faith services, subject to the four square metre rule.
Venues must have COVID-19 safety plans in place and be registered.
If a place of worship has separate buildings, it can have up to 300 in each building as long as social distancing of four square metres is possible.
Outdoor religious gatherings can have up to 500 people, subject to the two per square metres rule if there is assigned seating or the four per square metre rule for gatherings with informal seating like picnic rugs.
Places of worship can hold outdoor and indoor services simultaneously provided there is sufficient space at the premises and the events start and end at different times.
Is carol singing allowed?
Indoors a small group of five people can sing together in a well ventilated areas as long as all singers face forwards, not towards each other, and remain 1.5 metres apart.
Crowds must be five metres away from the singers.
Audiences should not participate in the singing and NSW Health advises them to wear masks.
Outside, groups of 30 people can sing together but also must face forward, have physical distancing and be five metres from the audience.
Audience members likely to sing along should wear masks.