Statistici de Craciun

December 27th, 2006

Holiday spirit
87% – Americans who believe holidays should be more about family and caring for others, not giving and receiving gifts.
79% – Do not believe itâ€™s necessary to spend a lot of money in order to have a fulfilling and enjoyable holiday.

Shopping
$457.4 billion – Expected holiday sales in 2006.
$435.6 billion – Holiday sales in 2005.
51.7 million – People who shopped online from work for holiday gifts in 2005.
60% -People who say they will spend about the same amount as they did last year.
23% – People who say they will spend less than last year.
16% – People who say they will spend more than last year.
$791 – Amount each consumer is expected to spend this year.

Of thatâ€¦
$451.34 – Will be spent on family.
$99.22 – On himself or herself.
$85.60 – On friends.
$22.40 – On co-workers.
$44.52 – On people like clergy, teachers, and baby sitters.
$30.57 – On greeting cards and postage.