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Did you spend less and enjoy more this Christmas?

26 December 2012

Did you cut back or boost your Christmas spending – and if you did either, how did it affect your overall enjoyment of the festive period? Which of the following is closest to your situation?

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Did you cut back or boost your Christmas spending – and if you did either, how did it affect your overall enjoyment of the festive period?

Which of the following is closest to your situation?

Results

I/we don't celebrate Christmas (174 votes)
I/we don't celebrate Christmas 174 votes (100%)
I/we spent less than usual (2448 votes)
Overall, it was more enjoyable 742 votes (30%)
It was about as enjoyable as ever 1490 votes (61%)
Overall, it was less enjoyable 216 votes (9%)
I/we spent more than usual (689 votes)
Overall, it was more enjoyable 222 votes (32%)
It was about as enjoyable as ever 359 votes (52%)
Overall, it was less enjoyable 108 votes (16%)
I/we spent the same as usual (1322 votes)
Overall, it was more enjoyable 202 votes (15%)
It was about as enjoyable as ever 999 votes (76%)
Overall, it was less enjoyable 121 votes (9%)

                   4,633 votes received.

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