Results: Christmas shopping
Published on 09/09/2025
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1.
1.
Do you shop for Christmas gifts? Yes
58%
1105 votes
No
18%
349 votes
Occasionally
22%
426 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
20 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74% | 14 | |
| Don t celebrate Christmas | 0.05% | 1 |
| Give my kids money. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I make all of my holiday gifts | 0.05% | 1 |
| Not anymore. No family | 0.05% | 1 |
| I give money | 0.05% | 1 |
| I JUST GIVE MONEY WHICH IS EASIER FOR ME,NO RETURNES THAT WAY | 0.05% | 1 |
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2.
When do you start your shopping? I shop year round for gifts.
29%
557 votes
I start after Thanksgiving weekend.
24%
460 votes
Black Friday sales all the way!
15%
276 votes
I shop a few days before Christmas.
9%
172 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
68 votes
Not Applicable
19%
367 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30% | 20 | |
| October | 0.20% | 3 |
| September | 0.13% | 2 |
| Early November | 0.13% | 2 |
| when I want to. | 0.07% | 1 |
| when I have the money | 0.07% | 1 |
| family and friends agree not to give gifts | 0.07% | 1 |
| Whenever | 0.07% | 1 |
| Just buy gift cards 10 days before | 0.07% | 1 |
| We don't exchange gifts anymore. It's too expensive and we only end up with more junk we never wanted in the first place. Christmas is about Christ. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Fall fairs | 0.07% | 1 |
| in November | 0.07% | 1 |
| when ever I see something that someone might like . | 0.07% | 1 |
| Mid October | 0.07% | 1 |
| Varies | 0.07% | 1 |
| Around October | 0.07% | 1 |
| When I feel like it. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends, but it's not related to a specific date | 0.07% | 1 |
| There is no set or specific time frame. | 0.07% | 1 |
| in october | 0.07% | 1 |
| I usually start around Thanksgiving, but I often start earlier in November. | 0.07% | 1 |
| I begin shopping when Fall begins. | 0.07% | 1 |
| I START IN SEPTEMBERISH. | 0.07% | 1 |
| When I see something on sale I buy it for Christmas. | 0.07% | 1 |
| I try to start shopping in Sept.. | 0.07% | 1 |
| early in December | 0.07% | 1 |
| when I want to | 0.07% | 1 |
| I start looking for and buying gifts around the first of November. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Early December | 0.07% | 1 |
| When I find something someone will like | 0.07% | 1 |
| biy goft cards | 0.07% | 1 |
| November and December. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Early in October but I mostly shop and buy online and have the gifts delivered to the persons I bought for | 0.07% | 1 |
| I starts early, in September | 0.07% | 1 |
| Late September or early October | 0.07% | 1 |
| year round when we have extra money | 0.07% | 1 |
| when I feel like it | 0.07% | 1 |
| If I find something, no matter what time of year, then I will buy it | 0.07% | 1 |
| Depends | 0.07% | 1 |
| when I see a bargain | 0.07% | 1 |
| start in october | 0.07% | 1 |
| I shop in early December so I can mail gift cards with the Christmas cards. | 0.07% | 1 |
| I start in August | 0.07% | 1 |
| Mid-November | 0.07% | 1 |
| About a month before Xmas although thinking of gift ideas before then | 0.07% | 1 |
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3.
Do you have a set Christmas gift budget? Yes, and I stick to it.
29%
548 votes
Yes, but always spend more.
23%
437 votes
No, I spend whatever amount I want.
28%
528 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
19 votes
Not Applicable
19%
368 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65% | 10 | |
| Spend what I have at the time | 0.07% | 1 |
| As little as possible | 0.07% | 1 |
| Not a specific budget, but I know how much is too much. | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, but keep track of spending and don't go overboard | 0.07% | 1 |
| no budget but only use available funds, never charge | 0.07% | 1 |
| none | 0.07% | 1 |
| Certain prices limits for different people. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Somewhat | 0.07% | 1 |
| I have a relative budget per person, not in total | 0.07% | 1 |
4.
4.
Do you participate in a secret Santa gift exchange? Yes, with family.
10%
192 votes
Yes, with friends.
5%
93 votes
Yes, with co-workers.
5%
93 votes
Yes, with multiple groups.
3%
50 votes
No, I don't.
58%
1098 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
11 votes
Not Applicable
19%
363 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.33% | 5 | |
| ladies Christmas gift exchange at church | 0.07% | 1 |
| Some years. It just depends on if anyone organizes it. | 0.07% | 1 |
| we quit doing this a couple years ago. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Sometimes | 0.07% | 1 |
| I used to when I worked, but I am retired now. | 0.07% | 1 |
| I used to but right now it's not applicable | 0.07% | 1 |
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5.
Is Christmas your favourite holiday? Yes, to celebrate religious reason for season.
30%
570 votes
Yes, to have fun believing in Santa.
26%
485 votes
Not my favourite.
28%
534 votes
Don't celebrate Christmas at all.
4%
72 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
73 votes
Not Applicable
16%
304 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92% | 16 | |
| To be with family | 0.12% | 2 |
| Yes | 0.12% | 2 |
| gift giving to my children and grandchildren | 0.06% | 1 |
| I live too far from faimly andin my 80s I do not drive in winter | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes, I love to give | 0.06% | 1 |
| Any holiday spent with family members. | 0.06% | 1 |
| One of my favourites | 0.06% | 1 |
| to celebrate in general | 0.06% | 1 |
| When you're retired, every day is a holiday. | 0.06% | 1 |
| for the gifts | 0.06% | 1 |
| To be with my family | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes to be with family | 0.06% | 1 |
| It use to be, but since my husband,mom,sister and brother passed not so much | 0.06% | 1 |
| spending time with family celebrating Jesus Birthday is a special day. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I enjoy watching my kids and grand-daughter open their gifts. | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, to spend special times with family | 0.06% | 1 |
| It used to be | 0.06% | 1 |
| Halloween | 0.06% | 1 |
| Not my favorite as it has become too commercialized. The meaning largely lost. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I enjoy it once a get into the spirit | 0.06% | 1 |
| I love all holidays | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes, to be with my loved ones. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Halloween through New Year s is my favorite holiday season | 0.06% | 1 |
| I LIKE BUYING GIFTS FOR MY FAMILY. | 0.06% | 1 |
| To receive my whole family around a festive table | 0.06% | 1 |
| I love the Lord and what he has done for me, my family rejoices and has a wonderful time in his name! | 0.06% | 1 |
| Used to be | 0.06% | 1 |
| I enjoy watching the kids. | 0.06% | 1 |
| To be with friends and family, we can only get together a couple of times a year. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes, to celebrate with family | 0.06% | 1 |
| It's one of my favorites due to the time spent with family and friends. | 0.06% | 1 |
| For the Grand Kids | 0.06% | 1 |
| One of my favourite holidays | 0.06% | 1 |
| It used to be before my Mom died | 0.06% | 1 |
| It was more fun when my family members were alive. Most have passed and it's just not the same. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I love giving | 0.06% | 1 |
| Love the Christmas music and movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes, for many reasons. | 0.06% | 1 |
| My Christmas is mostly varcarious. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Really don't have a favorite holiday | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes, but not for religious reasons or Santa. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Both for religious and for the joy of the music, festivities and feel good atmosphere. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I hate it. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it is my favorite because you have time or make time for family and friends more during this holiday. my family is my reason for the season and my religion. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes, Christmas is my favourite, but not for the reasons above | 0.06% | 1 |
| For visiting family. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes, to connect with family | 0.06% | 1 |
| to enjoy family reunions | 0.06% | 1 |
| To have dinner with family | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes - for the family times | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes , because my extended family gets together , and I miss them. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Favourite but not because of religion or Santa. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I enjoy watching the grand children open their presents | 0.06% | 1 |
| Christmas and Easter are my favorites because of what they represent and not Santas or bunnies | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes for th gathering of family | 0.06% | 1 |
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