Premier Chrsitian News reported on a new UK-wide survey by The Children’s Society that found that two in three people in the UK believe Christmas has become too commercial. Half of the 2,000 adults surveyed say they would enjoy or take part in festive traditions such as a Christingle Service, and this The Children’s Society interprets as a longing for “community-centred traditions from childhood” as Christmas approaches.
Mark Russell, chief executive of The Children’s Society, said: “We hear from families who feel that Christmas has become frantic, commercial and disconnected from the things that truly matter. Christingle (services are) a chance to slow down, reconnect, and bring meaning back to the season.”
The survey also revealed that 32% of adults feel nostalgic about going to or being in a nativity play, while 29% have fond memories of carol singing. Just under a quarter (23%) said they felt nostalgic about attending midnight mass or Christmas church service.
Read the story on Premier Christian News here.