Traditionally, Christmas jumpers are intended to represent the spirit of the holiday season that they accompany, but there’s no denying that the end result is often bland and — dare we say — ugly. Christmas jumpers (also known as Christmas sweaters) are a form of clothing usually worn during winter, the season that marks the commencement of the festive holiday. Though they are thought of as staples of this time of year, their popularity was not widespread until the ’80s, during which presenters and singers began wearing them when appearing on television specials. Now you can invite some of your favourite characters to join the holiday celebrations. Take Darth Vader, for example: this Dark Lord of the Sith is feared throughout the Star Wars galaxy, yet our team of talented designers have transformed him into a master of festive cheer for these Xmas sweaters. Indeed, a traditional Santa hat adorns his imposing helmet, and his red-coloured lightsaber has been replaced by a candy cane. Who says that villains can’t enjoy the 25th of December?

You can add a little fun to your Christmas season with one of these advent calendars. / Daniel Brandt of Brandt Builds (formerly Leatherhead Laser Works) Throughout most media in which they are present, Christmas jumpers are depicted as knitted items made by the elderly for members of their family, predominantly young boys and girls. However, they have since become more commercialised, and there are many places to buy them. Geeky Christmas Jumpers

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