New survey says a more ethical Xmas is a better Xmas

Today we’re launching our major new booklet, entitled ‘Xmas² – how to have a better Xmas’.   We are giving away free downloads of the booklet at www.lifesquared.org.uk from now until Xmas.

A new survey shows that most people feel Xmas has become too commercialised and lost its meaning in recent times.

In the survey, carried out by Life², a massive 96% of responders thought that Xmas had become too commercialised, and 69% felt that it had lost its meaning.   It also found that the things that people really value at Xmas don’t involve spending much money – including spending time with the family and loved ones, a sense of community, celebrating and thinking of those in need.  A cheaper Xmas could therefore be a better Xmas.

To accompany the survey results, Life² has announced the launch of a new guide called ‘Xmas² – how to have a better Xmas’, which aims to give people a range of ideas and practical tips on how they can have a truly memorable Xmas – one with less stress, debt and waste, and with more of the things that really matter to us about the festive period, including people, fun, relaxation, generosity, compassion and the opportunity to reflect.

The booklet covers a wide range of topics, including ‘Do more together – watch less TV’, ‘Don’t rush Xmas’, ‘Show forgiveness’, ‘Consume less – give more’ and ‘Reduce your Xmas miles’.

Life² Director, Richard Docwra, said that the guide could be very useful for people in the forthcoming festive season:  ‘The guide isn’t about restoring more religious meaning to Xmas – it’s about remembering what’s important, in both Xmas and life generally.  Thankfully, in these financially stretched times, it involves spending less – rather than more – money’.