69.4% say they would rather give than receive
70.9% like it when employees wish them a “Merry Christmas” while shopping
92.6% feel malls, stores and parks should be allowed to display the Christian Nativity Scene
Regarding mood of the consumer this year:
56% say they will be looking for sales more as they Holiday shop
59.1% will be spending less this year than in Holidays past
47.7% feel that compared to one year ago it is becoming harder to pay monthly bills and are living paycheck to paycheck??
Other key findings regarding the Holiday season (of those who participate in gift giving/receiving during the Holidays):
82.4% say gift cards are a smart gift alternative for people they don’t know well
10.5% have “re-gifted” gift cards received
22.5% have “re-gifted” gifts received
22.7% like to exchange gifts for things they would rather have
13.5% have received gift cards that they’ve never redeemed
16.1% have received gift cards that they’ve only partially redeemed