Christmas Jumper Day facts for kids
Christmas Jumper Day is a fun event held every year in the UK and Ireland. It's organised by a charity called Save the Children. On a special day in December, people wear a Christmas jumper to help raise money for children around the world. It's a simple way to "make the world better with a sweater"!
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What is Christmas Jumper Day?
Christmas Jumper Day is a yearly event where people wear festive sweaters to support a good cause. The main idea is to encourage everyone to put on their brightest, silliest, or most sparkly Christmas jumper. By doing this, they are asked to make a small donation, usually £2 (or €2), or £1 (or €1) for school children. All the money collected goes directly to Save the Children, helping them with their important work.
How Does it Work?
Taking part in Christmas Jumper Day is easy! You can sign up your workplace, school, or even just a group of friends and family on the Save the Children website. Once you've registered, you pick a day in December to wear your jumper. Many groups also organise other fun activities on the day to raise even more money.
Save the Children also wants to make sure the day is good for the planet. They encourage people to be sustainable when choosing their jumper. This means you can:
- Wear a Christmas jumper you already own.
- Look for a cool vintage jumper in a second-hand shop.
- Decorate an old jumper with festive items.
- Even knit your very own unique Christmas jumper!
Why is it Important?
The money raised from Christmas Jumper Day helps Save the Children support children in many ways. This includes providing education, healthcare, and protection for children who need it most, both in the UK and around the world. Since the event started, it has raised millions of pounds to help make a real difference in children's lives. For example, in 2022, all donations made between December 1st, 2022, and March 1st, 2023, were doubled by the UK government. This meant every pound donated had twice the impact!
When Did it Start?
Save the Children first launched Christmas Jumper Day in 2012. The very first event took place on Friday, December 14th. Since then, it has grown into a very popular annual tradition. Over the years, the event has raised more than £30 million to help children globally.
Who Supports It?
Many famous people have shown their support for Christmas Jumper Day over the years. These include TV presenter Holly Willoughby, actor Helen Mirren, model Kate Moss, actor Luke Evans, and Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah. Their support helps to spread the word and encourage even more people to get involved and donate.
The event usually takes place on a Friday in December. For example, in 2021, it was on Friday, December 10th. In 2022, it was on Thursday, December 8th.
