Diocese of Portsmouth
The Church of England
Advent & Christmas

Celebrating Christmas in 2026

The Gift of ChristmasThank you for joining us to celebrate the greatest news the world has ever known – the mind-blowing idea that God chose to share in the joys and sorrows of being human.

At Christmas 2026, we will gather at carol services, nativities, Christmas fayres, and parties to celebrate and hear the story of how Jesus became a vulnerable baby, born in a humble stable, so that he could ultimately become our Saviour. We’ll mark the occasion with Christmas tree festivals, Nativity re-enactments and drama performances.

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Christmas resources

The theme for this year’s Christmas campaign by the national Church of England is The Gift of Christmas. Find out more here, including the resources made available.

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