九分之一的英国居民今年将独自过圣诞节, 超过过去二十分之一。
One in nine UK residents will spend Christmas Day alone this year, up from one in 20 in the past.
King's College London的一项新研究显示, 今年英国每九个人中就有一个人将独自度过圣诞日,
A new study by King's College London reveals that one in nine people in the UK will spend Christmas Day alone this year, up from one in 20 five decades ago.
该研究显示,虽然80%的人仍然享受节日,比1969年的86%有所下降,但圣诞节的宗教意义已经减弱,60%的人认为这是家庭节日。
The study shows that while 80% still enjoy the holiday, down from 86% in 1969, the religious significance of Christmas has waned, with 60% seeing it as a family occasion.
此外,79%的英国人认为商店将圣诞礼物推得太早,反映出节日态度的变化。
Additionally, 79% of Britons believe stores push Christmas goods too early, reflecting changes in festive attitudes.