festive tradition is the latest in line to fall victim to strict public health rules which already banned Halloween guising and bonfire night gatherings.
The Scottish Government has not finalised the rules but carol singing is being reviewed along with other traditions, including popular Santa's grottos for children.Nicola Sturgeon said work is under way shortly after a Boris Johnson spokesman said permission was granted in England.
South of the border, Father Christmas will not need to wear a mask but children will be barred from sitting on his knees under coronavirus rules, depending on local lockdown levels.
Asked what Scots children can expect as the countdown to Christmas begins, Sturgeon said: "We are working on guidance on Santa's.
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