How to Make This Christmas About Love, Not Money
by YES! Magazine on Dec 15, 2013 | Views: 333 | Score: 0
$1000 or more on Christmas presents | 30 |
---|---|
$500 to $999 | 22 |
$100 to $499 | 28 |
Under $100 | 3 |
None/Don't celebrate | 8 |
Not sure | 9 |
Sources:
gallup.com
$1000 or more on Christmas presents | 30 |
---|---|
$500 to $999 | 22 |
$100 to $499 | 28 |
Under $100 | 3 |
None/Don't celebrate | 8 |
Not sure | 9 |
The average American consumer will spend $786 this year on Christmas presents. Over 50% of Americans estimate they will spend $500 or more on presents, and 30% estimate over $1000. But is buying all this stuff really what Christmas is about? Read "Less Stuff, More Heart: 5 Gifts On a New Dad's Christmas List" for a different perspective.