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Daniel Morrow

What is Christmas Jumper Day as thousands of Scots wear their festive sweaters today

Scots across the country will wear their tackiest Christmas jumpers today to raise money for charity.

Christmas Jumper Day is held on December 10 every year by Save the Children in an end of year drive to help children across the globe.

Office workers and school pupils will be among the people taking part by wearing their silliest jumper for the occasion.

Since its launch in 2012, the event has raised more than £27 million.

Christmas Jumper Day is today (Getty Images)

This year is a little different, as Save the Children is urging Scots not to buy a new jumper. Instead, everyone is being encouraged to decorate an old jumper or pick up one from a charity shop.

And for the Scots who have maybe missed the day from their calendar, then December 10 is not the only day you can take part.

The charity has said that Scots can pick an alternative day that suits them in this scenario.

Humans are not the only ones being encouraged to get involved - in fact, hundreds of dogs join in on the fun every year as well.

Anyone taking part in the occasion has been urged to sign up on the Save the Children website for a fundraising pack.

This will also include details on how you can claim your own JustGiving Page to raise funds for the day.

Scots can also donate £2 to the charity by texting the word JINGLE to 70050.

Participants can choose to donate more or less to the charity depending on their circumstances.

More information on Christmas Jumper Day 2021 can be found here.

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