New festive Shaun the Sheep animation celebrates Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day

With snow falling, festive tunes playing and Christmas decorations at the ready, Timmy’s excitement grows, and the barn calendar shows the woolliest day is on its way. The doorbell rings and Bitzer races The Farmer to receive a special delivery from Save the Children HQ – a box of supplies to help the flock celebrate Christmas Jumper Day. As Bitzer shows everyone what’s arrived, Shaun, the Twins and Timmy’s mum can be seen happily knitting their festive pullovers, as Shirley proudly dons her Christmas jumper.

Christmas jumpers at the ready and the farm adorned with decorations, Timmy looks in awe as Bitzer reveals the final item from the Christmas Jumper Day box. A ‘Head of Wool’ badge for Shaun the Sheep as he is given a new role as Save the Children’s Head of Wool for Christmas Jumper Day. The flock cheer and Shaun jumps for joy as he celebrates his new fleece of life!

The Knit Before Christmas is a play on Aardman’s festive film The Flight Before Christmas and embraces the anticipation and magic of Clement Clarke Moore’s The Night Before Christmas. The animation has a simple call to action with Shaun the Sheep encouraging others to ‘Join the Flock’ by visiting ChristmasJumperDay.org

Join millions of people across the UK as they don their jolliest jumpers to raise money for Save the Children. Whether ewe are at work or in the classroom, everyone can join the UK’s biggest Christmas party to help make the world better with a sweater. All funds raised will create change for children that lasts for generations to come.

Sign up your school, workplace or family and friend group today at christmasjumperday.org.