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Christmas Jumper Day 2017 is TODAY! Where can you buy the best sweaters and how is money raised for Save the Children?

From Asda to Primark and B&M, here's where to buy the best bargain Christmas jumper this festive season

EVERY year, Brits slip on their best and most bizarre Christmas jumpers to raise money for charity.

In 2017, Christmas Jumper Day 2017 is on Friday, December 15 (TODAY) - here's all you need to know about the charity event...

 Peter Andre is taking part in Christmas Jumper Day 2017
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Peter Andre is taking part in Christmas Jumper Day 2017Credit: SAVE THE CHILDREN

When is Christmas Jumper Day?

Christmas Jumper Day normally takes place on a Friday in the second or third week of December.

This year it is on December 15 (TODAY).

How is Peter Andre involved with Christmas Jumper Day?

Dad-of-four Pete is one of the many celebs taking part in the fundraiser this year.

He said: "My Christmas jumpers are always over the top, I love lights, tinsel and plenty of colour when it comes to my festive knit.

"The kids are such a big part of Christmas and I’m so lucky that I get to spend it with them.

"I hope everyone can get involved with Christmas Jumper Day this year and donate £2 to Save the Children.”

 Fans of novelty jumpers love this We Three Gins one
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Fans of novelty jumpers love this We Three Gins oneCredit: NOT ON THE HIGHSTREET.COM

How does Christmas Jumper Day raise money for Save the Children?

Christmas Jumper Day was launched in 2012, as a fundraising campaign by.

People are encouraged to 'make the world better with a sweater'.

The idea is to wear a Christmas jumper to school or work - and then make a minimum £2 donation to Save the Children.

Some groups organise additional fundraising activities on the day in question. your workplace.

 Primark's range costs upwards of £12
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Primark's range costs upwards of £12Credit: Primark
 Christmas Jumper Day is on December 15 - and George at Asda is selling a range of sweaters, priced from £8
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Christmas Jumper Day is on December 15 - and George at Asda is selling a range of sweaters, priced from £8Credit: Asda
 While prices for B&M's Christmas jumper line start at £7.99 - and could be perfect for some Save the Children fundraising
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While prices for B&M's Christmas jumper line start at £7.99 - and could be perfect for some Save the Children fundraisingCredit: B&m stores
 And your kids don't need to miss out - with cute onesies like this one
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And your kids don't need to miss out - with cute onesies like this oneCredit: Primark

Where can you buy the best Christmas jumpers?

If you don't already own a Christmas jumper, you don't have to fork out a fortune to buy one.

Primark's novelty jumper selection is pretty extensive this year, and prices start at £12. .

- priced from £7.99.

And  for ladies, gents and kids from just £8.

 The Cheesy Christmas Jumpers website has a range of flashing tops
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The Cheesy Christmas Jumpers website has a range of flashing topsCredit: CHEESYCHRISTMASJUMPERS

G&T lovers can pick up a 'we three gins' or 'GINgle bells' novelty jumper from Not On The High Street - but these will set you back £30.

Or, if you're looking to stand out from the crowd, check out the .

Their offerings include a light-up gingerbread house, flashing fireplace and bright pink magical unicorn jumper - all of which are a bit TOO much (in a good way).

Prices for kids' jumpers start at £17.99.

And Asos is also in on the Christmas jumper hype. If you're not scared to look different, why not invest in their for blokes?

It costs £25 and comes with . You'll definitely turn some heads in the unusual outfit.

Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg ask people to support Christmas Jumper Day
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