Plan a Vegan Christmas: Gifts, Recipes, and Best Food to Buy

This year, people all over the UK are planning an indulgent Christmas Day that doesn’t harm any animals. Vegan Christmas dinners are tastier, often far more nutritious, and – most importantly – don’t contribute to cruelty.

If this is your first vegan Christmas and you don’t know where to start, you don’t need to worry. We’ve got everything you need to make the festive season a breeze – from where to buy a vegan cheeseboard to the best cruelty-free gifts.

First up, if you want to make your Christmas dinner from scratch on the big day, you’ll need some delicious vegan recipes. From a cheesy roast parsnip gratin to boozy red cabbage, here’s some recipe inspo for the big day:

Can’t be bothered to do much cooking? We feel you. Christmas Day can be hectic, and sometimes the best course of action is to head to the supermarket where you’ll find an abundance of vegan roasts, sides, and festive treats. Here’s where to shop for plant-based festive food in 2025:

Vegan roasts are booming in popularity, and supermarkets across the UK have you covered. From nut roasts to “No Gammon”, here are our picks of the best:

Gifts are integral to Christmas Day for many, and the most thoughtful gifts are vegan. With that in mind, here are 25 PETA-Approved presents to buy your loved ones this year – from cruelty-free cosmetics sets to stunning vegan leather shoes:

Hampers are a classic gift – and there are so many vegan options on the market. Check out our top 10 plant-based hampers:

As well as getting to grips with the good gifts, you can also check out those you should never gift – from cashmere to companion animals:

Don’t have your advent calendar yet? Not to worry. There should still be plenty of dairy-free calendars in the shops – and you may even get a discount if you’re lucky:

Not a chocolate fan? Try one of these delicious vegan panettoni for dessert instead:

A cheeseboard is a hugely popular – and very tasty – after-dinner tradition, and there are plenty of delicious, artisanal vegan versions to buy this year:

Need a reminder of the importance of keeping Christmas vegan? Check out our round-up of annual PETA Christmas adverts – from Toby the Turkey to 2025’s bloody Christmassacre:

Go Vegan This Christmas and Beyond

For more tips on vegan living, order a free copy of PETA’s Vegan Starter Kit. It is packed full of recipes and will make going vegan easier than ever:

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