THIS year, why not experience your best Christmas ever and celebrate the true yuletide spirit by showing compassion to all living things.
Christmas is meant to be the season of peace and goodwill, yet for millions of animals it is a time of misery and deprivation.
Many gifts will have been tested on animals, or contain animal-derived ingredients. Thousands of pets are also bought as presents and many are discarded even before the decorations are taken down.
Many of us still give pride of place on the dinner table to a dead turkey, the end product of a life of extreme misery. There are so many colourful, imaginative and delicious vegetarian recipes with which to indulge your family.
Animal Aid has produced a free Celebrate Christmas Without Cruelty pack, stuffed with information, recipes and gift ideas. Just telephone our Christmas Hotline 01732 354032 or write to us at Animal Aid, The Old Chapel, Bradford Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1AW.
RONNY WORSEY
Vegetarian campaigner
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