Petition · past parliament
Allow parents to watch Christmas Nativity/show in schools
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
As a parent, it is outrageous that we are unable to watch our children take part in their Christmas Nativity shows, yet we can attend huge events, stadiums, pubs and clubs. Parents have missed out on so many memory making events, this virus should not be taking this away for another year.
Children need normality. Parents need normality. A Christmas show where everyone is wearing masks should be safe enough to allow our children to light up when they see their parents watch them perform a special show.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Petitions must call for a specific action that the UK Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
There are no national restrictions that prevent parents from attending performances hosted by schools, and decisions about any local restrictions are a matter for individual local authorities and schools, not the Government or Parliament.
As a result it is not possible for the Government or Parliament to take the action you have requested.
There are no national restrictions that prevent parents from attending performances hosted by schools, and decisions about any local restrictions are a matter for individual local authorities and schools, not the Government or Parliament.
As a result it is not possible for the Government or Parliament to take the action you have requested.
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Nov 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.