Results: Holiday Hosting is Getting More Expensive

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10/04/2026

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Higher grocery prices are making holiday meals more expensive, and some are changing how they host by choosing cheaper foods, sharing costs or turning gatherings into potlucks.

Which cost-saving options would you be most likely to use for a holiday gathering? Select all that apply.
Ask guests to bring a dish
31%
•
410 votes
Serve fewer dishes
18%
•
240 votes
Choose cheaper brands or ingredients
18%
•
237 votes
Split the cost with others
13%
•
169 votes
Host fewer people
19%
•
247 votes
Order less takeout or catering
10%
•
127 votes
Not Applicable
34%
•
440 votes
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What matters MOST to you when planning a holiday meal?
Keeping costs low
11%
•
149 votes
Serving traditional dishes
21%
•
280 votes
Having plenty of food
24%
•
320 votes
Making the meal easy to prepare
13%
•
167 votes
Offering a variety of options
8%
•
107 votes
Not Applicable
22%
•
287 votes

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