Current Events > Nearly 70% of Americans are more excited to give gifts than to receive them

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As families look to reconnect with their loved ones during this winters festivities, two-thirds agree that spending quality time with family is the highlight of their holiday season.

The survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Minted, asked Americans to pinpoint what makes the season so joyful.

Not only are 68% more eager to give than receive, 57% look forward to giving more gifts this year and have added more names than usual to their shopping lists.

Over half (52%) think sharing gifts is the reason for the season.

Interestingly, 45% of millennial respondents loved using snail mail to send their seasons greetings, saying that mailing holiday cards is one of their favorite holiday activities.

During this years holiday downtime, four in five Americans (78%) plan on breaking out the tried-and-true family traditions, while 68% of those respondents will be trying out brand-new traditions this year.

Watching holiday movies (57%) and decorating the Christmas tree (54%) are the top two traditions people plan on reviving this year.

Roughly half of respondents cited preparing family recipes and watching holiday movies as the most beloved traditions that they have continued from their childhood into adulthood.

Three in five respondents said putting up holiday decorations with their families is the most important part of the season.

Vintage decorations have grown increasingly popular over the years. And, nearly half (46%) said they own an ornament that has been passed down in their family through the generations.

With a focus on quality family time and giving gifts rather than receiving, this years holiday season is shaping up to become a joyful return to the beloved values and traditions of years past, said a Minted spokesperson.

How will this holiday season look different than those in the past? One-third of respondents said theyll be sending care packages to their loved ones who live far away.

And while 51% of millennial respondents are hoping to see a shiny new piece of tech under the tree, 52% would prefer a sentimental gift, such as a custom framed picture or ornament.

In fact, two-thirds of all respondents (67%) said a custom gift is the best present to give to a family member or friend. 72% also agree that including a holiday card with a handwritten note is the perfect way to make any gift more meaningful.

Its likely that those gift recipients will appreciate the gesture for a long time, as more than half (53%) have amassed a collection of treasured holiday cards theyve received over the years.

Full Article: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/americans-more-excited-to-give-than-to-receive-in-2021/

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I can relate.

I don't really want anything physical anymore. While giving stuff to others is fun

Receiving gifts hasn't been all that exciting since I was a kid tbh. I'm all about giving and seeing the reactions of the people opening their gifts.

I don't like either

I would be happy never receiving a gift again. I dont have room for stuff.

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I don't like either

Drat

Should have made this a poll

Everyone just say what you would rather do

I enjoy both. I feel like the gifts I'm giving this year aren't very good, though, so I'm less excited by that aspect than usual.

I dont really enjoy either when it comes to adults. Watching kids open presents is always fun though.

I probably enjoy giving gift more than receiving them these days, since no one really makes much of an effort to get me something I'd really love. Oh well, still nice to make people happy with things they'll like.

I like getting stuff for my wife

I too, do not like either.

Then I hope theyre just as excited giving them to me

I like to Grinch

I enjoy getting gifts as the people giving me something always get something I actually like, and I like giving people I want to get a gift something I know they will like.

I do not like giving or getting gifts from people that I dont know well.

I love giving gifts, especially to people who dont really splurge on themselves

I only participate in Christmas cuz people I care about do. Otherwise I'd ignore it like I ignore every non-Halloween holiday lol