Nursery World - Many parents wish they could cancel Christmas

New research by Action for Children finds that one in six parents (17 per cent) would rather not celebrate the festive season this year due to the pandemic, rising higher for those on Universal Credit.

A poll by Action for Children revealed many parents don't want to celebrate Christmas due to the effects of the covid-19 pandemic

The charity commissioned a YouGov survey of more than 1,000 UK parents and 1,000 children, aged six to 15.

For nearly half (46 per cent) of parents on universal credit who were surveyed, it will be the first Christmas they experience receiving the benefit. Of those parents, 41 per cent wish they could cancel the festive season, while more than half said they have plans to delay paying household bills, borrow money or sell possessions to pay for Christmas.

One mother said, ‘My fiancé’s hair is falling out from all the stress… We’re probably going to lose our house as our savings have run out. I’m now considering selling my engagement ring.’

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