IT'S only 22 sleeps until Christmas Day and excitement is building for many as they look forward to sitting under the tree unwrapping presents.
The pandemic means Christmas will be very different to previous years and time spent with family might be limited.
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However if you're looking for ways to make the festive season special for your little ones, then look no further.
We have found five places where you can see Santa locally this December.
Woodley and Earley Lions Club
The Woodley and Earley Lions Club has arranged for Santa and his sleigh to go past houses in the area.
Usually, the sleigh would stop at various places on route but due to the coronavirus pandemic it will not be able to do this.
Instead it will be travelling very slowly and the Club hopes as many children as possible will be able to see Santa.
Click here for a full list of roads Santa will visit.
The event is a chance for the Club to fundraise but there will be no door to door collection this year.
Instead people can donate by visiting the Club's website.
Reading Lions Club
The Reading Lions Club has organised for Santa to go past houses in Reading on his sleigh.
The Club has asked people to cheer and wave as he goes past but to keep their distance.
There will be no route donations accepted but people can donate by visiting the giving page.
Mortimer Alpacas
Mortimer Alpacas on Little Park Farm, Beech Hill Road, is offering people the chance to spend Christmas with Santa and the alpacas.
According to the company's Facebook page, people have the chance to feed, stroke and play with the alpacas and enjoy story time with Santa.
Every child who visits will also receive a gift and will decorate a tree decoration.
The experience lasts for 90 minutes and is outdoors with an open marquee and picnic tables.
It costs £25 per child and £15 per adult.
For more information email info@mortimer-alpacas.co.uk and to book tickets.
Trunkwell House Hotel, Beech Hill Road, Reading
Trunkwell House Hotel in Reading is offering afternoon tea with Santa this December.
People can meet Santa at a social distance during selected dates during December.
Children can enjoy a festive afternoon tea with unlimited squash, activities and a gift.
There is also unlimited tea and coffee for every adult.
Prices are from £5 per adult and £20 per child.
Visit the website for more details.
Dobbies Garden Centres, Hyde End Road, Reading
Dobbies Garden Centres will be putting on events such as breakfast with Santa and afternoon tea.
The company said there will be fun for the whole family with a focus on bringing together communities, and with social distancing measures in place.
As well as giving Santa a warm welcome on the day, families can also book to enjoy a Santa’s Arrival Breakfast or Lunch, enjoying items from the Christmas menu.
Breakfast with Santa is back with children able to spend a morning with Santa himself.
Dobbies will also be hosting a special Christmas Party with Dobbie the Reindeer, packed with dancing and festive games - and a gift and visit from Santa.
Children can explore the Winter Wonderland before seeing Santa in his grotto and receiving a gift.
This year, the grottos will be in open spaces to allow for social distancing.
Young children can let their imaginations run wild at the Little Seedlings Christmas Stories sessions.
Tailored to little ones aged 5 and under, families can settle down and listen to charming Christmas-themed stories while enjoying a treat and refreshments.
In the restaurants, Dobbies will also be hosting a number of special Afternoon Tea experiences.
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