As we go into the 13th year of Christmas Jumper Day, it’s easy to forget about the meaning behind it. Among the fun and festivities, with the excitement of jazzy jumpers and Christmas crafts, children can be forgiven for forgetting why Save the Children works hard to raise money for kids in the UK and around the world. 

As we go into the 13th year of Christmas Jumper Day, it’s easy to forget about the meaning behind it. Many secondary school students could be donning their jazzed-up jumper for the third, fourth, or even fifth time. But do they really know much about the day, the charity behind the event or where the money they raise goes?

Fundraising events like Christmas Jumper Day are an important part of the school year - they let kids have fun while developing empathy.

Top tips for your school on Christmas Jumper Day

Find out more about Christmas Jumper Day 2022 and how everyone in your primary school can get involved.