Vegan Christmas this year?

Christmas is a celebration of the heart. It is a tradition filled with love, which we celebrate with those we care about. At Christmas, we do charitable things, we enjoy ourselves with our loved ones, and we eat well. But despite the fact that food plays a big part in our Christmas traditions, we don't give much thought to the consequences of our food choices.

Most Danes have pork or duck on the table on Christmas Eve. Many eat happily while the family dog lies in front of the wood-burning stove. But what kind of life did the duck or pig you are eating actually have? How did they die? And can animals even feel pain or fear? We attempt to answer these questions in the brochure below (click directly on the brochure to change pages).

Why celebrate a vegan Christmas?

For the animals
A huge number of animals are slaughtered every year in Denmark in connection with Christmas – most of them are raised under intensive conditions. Each of these animals is an individual that deserves a free life without exploitation and suffering. Studies conducted by animal rights organizations have repeatedly revealed the shocking reality of production facilities and slaughterhouses; these are brutal places where animals are treated as objects and their most basic needs are not met.

For the planet
The fishing, meat, dairy, and egg industries are not only bad for animals—they are also a nightmare for the environment, climate, and biodiversity. The UN states that rapid and unprecedented changes are needed – including a shift to a plant-based diet – to limit the catastrophic damage that climate change will cause. Read more about the link between animal agriculture and climate change here.

For yourself
Increased consumption of vegan food can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. In addition, it helps prevent the outbreak of zoonotic epidemics and pandemics such as Covid-19.