Tag: Christmas
Ebenezer Scrooge crowned most iconic Christmas film character
Ebenezer Scrooge. Image: Disney Christmas Carol Bah humbug! Ebenezer Scrooge, the cold-hearted miser from A Christmas Carol, has been crowned as the most iconic festive film character. The legendary Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, from Home Alone and Will Ferrell’s Buddy from Elf come in second and third respectively, following…
60% adults have returned or even regifted Christmas gifts
Research of 2,000 adults has discovered 60 per cent have at some point returned – or even regifted – items they have received over the festive period. Pyjamas ranked as the most likely gift to be sent back once the shops reopen after the big day and deodorant and shower gel sets often end up…
5 top tips for a stress-free Christmas
Christmas can certainly be a stressful time for most – and this year promises to be no different as we emerge (hopefully) from the pandemic. It’s also no surprise that money is tighter for many households this year than in previous years. In 2019, the average UK adult spent £1,116 on Christmas presents. In 2020,…
How to Beat the Post-Christmas Comedown
Christmas is like a sugar rush. It’s incredible for a while, but the comedown can be pretty bad. Sadly, indulging too much can lead to a pretty challenging start to the New Year. If you don’t get out of your funk quickly, it’s not unusual to find January and February unbearable, and the winter weather…
Adults spend 57 hours STARING at screen over Xmas
The average adult will spend more than 57 HOURS of their Christmas break staring at a screen - and not just watching repeats or family favourites on the box. The study of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found they will spend 49 minutes a day during the week’s holiday ‘mindlessly scrolling’ through their phones. An…
UK to spend £2.8 BILLION on Christmas Stocking Fillers
The UK will spend a total of nearly £2.8 BILLION on Christmas stocking fillers this year, research has revealed. The study of 2,000 adults found six in 10 adults plan to give an average of four stockings this year - spending a total of three hours and £23 filling each one. Nearly half of all…
Gifts With A Difference: How To Stand Out
Everyone is looking for that one great gift. Especially if it’s for a loved one or partner. It’s hard when the person already has everything. It’s also hard because if you don’t know that person too well you’ll always be taking a gamble. Some people find buying gifts easier than others, but when you’re looking…
Britain’s dog owners set to spend £162 million on Canine Christmas
Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support helping get through the pandemic this year. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found almost three-quarters will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92 per pet.…
Parents spending £1000 on children’s tech this Xmas
Parents are expected to spend nearly £1,000 on their children's tech this Christmas. Nearly half of children are hoping for the brand-new PlayStation 5 which retails at almost £450, while 43 per cent have their fingers crossed for a set of Apple AirPods which sell for around £160. A third of children have a new…
Brits buying 145 million extra presents online, 1 billion in total
Brits are due to buy an extra 145 million presents online this year due to the Covid-19 crisis – meaning more than one billion presents will be purchased electronically. Experts have calculated that the excess packaging from all the presents being delivered online is going to see an additional 150,000 trips by delivery vans –…
