Scotland's Christmas 2025

Brendan Research recently commissioned a Christmas survey through ScotPulse. The results highlighted that 83% of Scots saw family on Christmas Day and 12% attended a church in the lead up to 25th December.

This research explores how people in Scotland spent Christmas and how they felt during the festive period. It compares the experiences of Christians with those who follow another religion or no religion, highlighting differences in behaviours around Christmas and emotional responses to the season.

Below are some key findings from the study along with links to read more on the results!

The work was carried out through the ScotPulse panel with a sample of more than 1,000 people in Scotland.

Read the full report from Brendan Research below.

Brendan Research - Scotland's Christmas 2025

Read the coverage in the Church Times.

Church Times - Scots reveal what they did for Christmas

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