- The #duvetknowitschristmas trend raises money for the Centrepoint charity
- People send in photos of their Christmas sleepover arrangement
- The annual Christmas tradition has been going on for 13 years in a row
It’s that time of year again when families gather under one roof to celebrate the holidays – and relatives dig out their blow-up beds in preparation for the extra numbers.
To show off their sleeping arrangements, people take part in an annual tradition on ‘X’ – formerly known as Twitter – called #duvetknowitschristmas.
It has been running on the social media platform for 13 years in a row.
Not only is it a chance for users to have some fun, but it also raises money for the charity Centrepoint, which supports young homeless people.
X user Lucy shared a photo of her sleeping arrangement and joked that she was ‘8 again’ with her choice of bedding
Hannah Swithinbank shared this image of her Christmas arrangement, saying she slept in her own study, surrounded by sermon notes and a trumpet she played at a crib service this evening
Donnie Drago’s arrangement consists of a Banksy canvas, a multicolored dragon and some Christmas presents
Organizer Rhodri Marsden says the submitted photos range from ‘dangerously chaotic’ to ‘hilariously austere’ and are a form of Christmas entertainment shared between strangers.
And this year is no different, with sleeping arrangements ranging from a dressing room converted into a bedroom, a room guarded by headless mannequins and a makeshift bed protected by a six-foot Dalek.
Rory has a 6ft Dalek that will read him a bedtime story this Christmas
In a post, Mr Marsden said: ‘Over the last three years, kind participants and viewers of #duvetknowitschristmas have raised more than £100,000 for homelessness charities, helping people who don’t have a bed to sleep on at Christmas, let alone . a nonsense.’
The Dobson family said in a post: ‘Rory’s makeshift bed last night at least had the advantage of having the calm and soothing tones of Colin the House Dalek to read him a bedtime story.’
Another user wrote: ‘At the in-laws’ house, a room we are warned not to enter is guarded by headless mannequins, while someone else sleeps in a room so full of spare clothes that there is literally no carpet in sight. ..’
Gordon Barr shared this photo of a dressing room converted into a bedroom for Christmas
One person joked that they might have trouble finding their way to bed this Christmas Eve.
They said: ‘A surprisingly comfortable and quiet bunk bed. If I can find my way in it. A classic #duvetknowitschristmas entry.
Katie Westermann’s Christmas bunk bed is surrounded by plastic boxes and a suitcase
Another user added: ‘At parents’ house. Not a real mattress on the floor, but a memory foam mattress topper with a sheet over it for #duvetknowitschristmas.
“The OH (other half) gets the mattress because they are the guest, but it is a 6-foot single bed with a board at each end.”
X user Monkey Bones shared this image of their sleeping arrangements, with two cramped single beds
One user said their blow-up bed comes with a warning not to lean on the bedside table, which is made of cardboard.
They said: ‘Love my blow up bed – but this year it comes with the warning ‘For God’s sake don’t lean on the bedside table – it’s made of cardboard.’
Rachel Knight has some Christmassy duvet covers on her blow-up bed
A total of £19,346 has been raised so far, out of a £25,000 target on the JustGiving page – and 982 people have made a donation.
To take part in #duvetknowitschristmas, follow Rhodri Marsden on Just give page.
