Fashion Edit

A Christmas Tradition

There are so many ways that we can connect to one another nowadays but one of my favourite ways to connect is through traditions. I particularly enjoy having traditions with the people I love around Christmas, as it helps me to be centered and spend time with those who are still here to celebrate with me. I often find December a month of hectic running around and missing those who are no longer with me. So, I decided to start different traditions to keep myself present at this time such as watching the Panto with my best friend; a Love Actually viewing in the living room with my Mum; and a family walk on Boxing Day.

One tradition that I particularly loved having was doing a Christmas jumper exchange with my best friend every year for our gift. We did however stop when we reached twelve jumpers as we had one for every day of Christmas, but my Christmas jumpers now have so much meaning to me. A Christmas jumper is one of the best things about Christmas as it lasts for years, is so incredibly cosy, and can also embody some of your personality.

Throughout the years, I have become aware of how bad fast fashion is for the world. So I would recommend buying your Christmas jumpers at charity shops, independent ethical shops and vintage shops. You may also be able to score one as a hand-me-down from your parents or an older sibling.

The key to a perfect Christmas jumper is: comfort, coziness, and personality. Oxfam’s online shop, Beyond Retro and Not Just Clothing are great places to find one, or just head out to your local charity shop. If you are not in need of any new Christmas jumpers you could start a new tradition of buying a Choose Love gift for someone you love every year, and you could give a coat, or warm winter clothes to people seeking refuge around the world