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Holiday Traditions are Being Emphasized in the Recession

Many people are altering their holiday seasons and focusing more on traditions than spending money on gifts. A new consumer survey reveals that during the recession, 90percent of Americans are focused on celebrating family traditions as well as creating new ones.

According to the survey, 25 percent of Americans are planning on purchasing an artificial tree rather than a real one this year. Forty-three percent of Americans are planning on asking their guests to bring food to festivities this year to more equally distribute the cost. Spending limits on gifts are going to be implemented by 63 percent of Americans. Sears is trying to appeal to Americans by having options of giving together and other economic friendly services.

I personally think that focusing on holiday traditions might be one of the only good things that come from the recession. Families spending quality time together and creating memories is much better than the average commercialized Christmas’ that have occurred frequently in recent years. I’m excited to see Americans doing family activities such as baking, ginger bread houses, caroling and decorating the tree together.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/holiday-traditions-prove-to-be-more-important-during-recession-69999672.html