Blue Christmas 2025 Resources

At Leeds Sanctuary, we recognise that for many people, Christmas creates complicated emotions.

It can be a very exciting time with opportunities for much joy, but it can also enhance feelings of grief, anxiety and loneliness. Mass celebration at a time when many are unable to celebrate, perhaps due to poverty or war, can also raise feelings of guilt, and holding these emotions together can be overwhelming and exhausting.

We hope that these resources support you as you process the Christmas season this year, and if you have any feedback or thoughts about resources which might be helpful, please do let us know.

Neon sign reading 'Christmas' with string lights above on a dark blue background.
Close-up of teal knitted winter scarf, with a ball of matching yarn and a string of small lights, beside a red pot with a poinsettia plant, on a dark surface.
A single lit candle with a flame against a blurred background of blue bokeh lights.
Decorative blue background with white string lights at the top and glowing neon-style text reading 'Blue Christmas' in the center.
A promotional graphic for Leeds Sanctuary Meditations with a gradient background transitioning from yellow to blue. The text reads, 'Everyday Mindfulness' in large bold letters, and 'Leeds Sanctuary Meditations' in smaller font. The Leeds Sanctuary logo, consisting of colored segments forming a circle, is in the top right corner.
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Blue Christmas 2025 Service

Indoor venue decorated for a festive event with string lights, hanging paper decorations, a Christmas tree with lights, and tables with place settings. People are preparing for our Blue Christmas event near a bar area with a mural on the wall.

On Tuesday 09 December, Leeds Sanctuary hosted a Blue Christmas service at The Attic (LS10 1HD).

We recognise that for many people, Christmas creates complicated emotions. It can be a very exciting time with opportunities for much joy, but it can also enhance feelings of grief, anxiety and loneliness. Mass celebration at a time when many are unable to celebrate, perhaps due to poverty or war, can also raise feelings of guilt, and holding these emotions together can be overwhelming and exhausting. Our Blue Christmas service was an opportunity to acknowledge and reflect on these emotions through quiet moments and creativity, with live music from The Songsmiths, followed by mulled wine, hot drinks and mince pies.

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A donation chart for Leeds Sanctuary with suggested donation amounts from £0 to £6, organized by financial need levels. The background features a gradient from yellow to blue, with the Leeds Sanctuary logo in the top left corner and a slogan at the bottom.

We are pleased to be able to offer our Blue Christmas service and resources for free, but we would be grateful if you would consider making a donation or becoming a regular giver to Leeds Sanctuary so that we can run the event again in the future, and continue to create relevant resources.

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