{"id":38474,"date":"2025-12-24T05:15:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T05:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpnewswire.com\/news\/millions-of-brits-opting-for-a-quiet-christmas-this-year\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T05:15:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T05:15:37","slug":"millions-of-brits-opting-for-a-quiet-christmas-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpnewswire.com\/news\/millions-of-brits-opting-for-a-quiet-christmas-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Millions Of Brits Opting For A Quiet Christmas This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New research commissioned by ODEON and conducted by OnePoll among 2,000 adults in the UK reveals that there has been a shift in how adults across the nation celebrate Christmas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The research suggests that around 9.4 million adults across the UK will spend parts of the festive period<\/a> alone this year. Nearly one in five people say they have no plans at all for December, while 11% expect to be completely alone on Christmas Eve and 12% on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n

A further 13% say they won\u2019t see anyone on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a> or New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

While this isn\u2019t all bad news\u00a0\u2014 62% say they\u2019re not lonely<\/a> and just prefer the quiet, calmer approach\u00a0\u2014 over half of respondents actually feel a heavy emotional strain during the holiday season and are often overstimulated by festivities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some people even choose to spend the holidays at the cinema<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0In response to this research, ODEON<\/a> has launched a \u2018Quiet Christmas\u2019 campaign and broadcaster Clara Amfo shares that she often goes to the cinema alone saying: \u201cI\u2019ve being going to the cinema on my own for years and I truly enjoy it. There is no need to speak and be \u2018on\u2019. You get your ticket, show up and let the film take over, sharing something special with a room full of strangers.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring this festive period, when everything can feel louder and more demanding, that kind of quiet shared experience can be a much-needed antidote that we all deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

It does sound cosy, to be fair.<\/p>\n

For some of us, it\u2019s much more complex<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For those who aren\u2019t seeking solitude and are struggling with their mental health<\/a>, Christmas can often bring up a lot of heavy, difficult emotions that can be isolating.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stephen Buckley, Head of Information at Mind<\/a>, said: \u201cIt\u2019s positive to see people feeling able to choose how they spend the festive period. Social connections can boost our wellbeing but making time for ourselves away from societal pressures can feel good too.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat might mean getting outside, seeing a film or going to the cinema – where you can be around others without the pressure to interact – or finding something creative that brings joy. For anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling with their mental health, you\u2019re not alone and support is available.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0Mind\u2019s online peer support service Side by Side<\/a> operates 24\/7 with no closures over Christmas.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Help and support:<\/h2>\n