A recent survey reveals that most working mums are planning a truly traditional Christmas this year.
A return to home-spun pleasures is the thing they are most looking forward to according to the new research by Custard and Crayons. A traditional Christmas, when everyone has a chance to down tools and spend some time with family and loved ones is a truly treasured moment in time for working mums, it seems. 75% of them say it is their favourite time of the year. So what will this year hold?
Dr Linda Papadopoulos, who has written the foreword for Custard & Crayons said “Religious or not, Christmas is that one universal moment in time which allows parents to re-focus on the importance of the simplicity of just spending time with their children. For many people, this year there seems to be a real sense of nostalgia about Christmas and all the family traditions associated with it.
“It is an absolute truth that for children, the greatest gift their parents can give them is time. When time spent with them is as precious as it is for most working mums, it is great to know that they are intent on making it quality time. The results of the survey show that they are determined this Christmas to connect with their kids in a way that inspires them to think, feel and be creative.”
Here are some of the results:
 90% say they will be spending Christmas day at home and with friends and family
Compared to last year, 84% say they will be spending about the same or less on presents for their kids this year and a third plan to spend less on their partner.
So, if they’re not planning to splash their hard-earned cash on elaborate gifts, what is at the top of their wish list? Well, it seems the ‘time is money’ approach will be put aside for quality ‘time as mummy’:
Two-thirds of working mums say they are intending to spend time making either cards, Christmas pudding or decorations.
84% say they are intending to spend time with their kids on festive arts and crafts and 40% say that making decorations, cards and festive treats are what their children most enjoy doing in the run up to Christmas.
This compares to 50% who say they will be spending time in front of the TV with their children and only 9% who say they plan to spend time in front of the computer with their kids.
December 2009 | 
Have a Safe and Happy Christmas
