25 ways to enjoy Christmas

Want to Jingle All the way through December? Having an ethical Christmas doesn’t have to sleigh your wallet or the planet with these 25 sustainable ways to enjoy the festive season

Tearfund | 03 Dec 2018

Giving the gift that keeps on giving:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to give someone an experience they will never forget, from cooking classes to beekeeping.
Give a fair trade gift: you can find lots of lovely treats here.
Forget Santa’s workshop: set up your own workshop and give someone an upcycled gift.
Set yourself a challenge to go to the charity shops for festive finds such as presents or tree decorations.
While the chestnuts are roasting, check out our latest ethical Christmas list.
Why not buy someone a reusable cup or bottle so when they’re dashing through the snow, they’re doing it in style?

Food glorious food:

Going away for the holidays? Hold a food waste Christmas feast before you go, so you don’t come back to a frightful fridge.
Don’t let your Christmas dinner leftovers go to waste: find some great Christmas dinner makeovers here.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas by swapping your meat for butternut squash wellington or a nut roast.
Why not make some edible gifts to give away, like some Christmas chutney? Recipes here.

Christmas biscuits

Wrapping up this Christmas

Cellotape and wrapping paper often can’t be recycled so why not wrap up your gifts in recycled/recyclable wrapping paper?
Cut back on waste paper by making your own Christmas cards or better yet sending an e-card?
Remember Santa’s little helper: take your own reusable shopping bags to pick up any last-minute sprouts.
Why not have a digital detox today to spend time reflecting and praying to get ready to celebrate Jesus, the reason for the season?
And most importantly have a holly jolly Christmas from everyone here at Tearfund Action as you celebrate the coming of our King!

Merry Christmas card

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