Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards—and most are fine with that

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Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards—and most are fine with that

Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards—and three-quarters of them aren’t bothered in the slightest, according to a new poll.

More than 44% of respondents hope this downward trend continues for the rest of Christmas in 2024.

Americans are bothered about their presents though, with ugly clothes, socks, and a toothpick ranking as the top three worst Christmas gifts that they had received.

The poll of 2,000 US adults who celebrate the festive season was conducted Dec. 5-9 by OnePoll for Clash Royale, a real-time multiplayer game.

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Many Would Prefer a Video Call or Personalized Text over a Card

Three in 10 of those surveyed went on to say they won’t be sending a single card this year—with 35% adding they wouldn’t send any but feel obliged because they still receive them.

Almost four in 10 (37%) don’t think Christmas cards are as important as they used to be, while 35% say they lack sincerity.

The research found that 60% believe the cost of buying and posting cards could be one reason for their demise, while 58% reckon the rise in digital communication might be making them obsolete.

In fact, 39% would rather have a festive video call to catch up with loved ones, and 33% think a personalized text message would suffice.

On average, Americans who are sending cards will write 10 and expect to receive eight in return.

But 23% aren’t looking forward to receiving one from a distant relative they never see, and 12% are cringing at the thought of getting one from a work colleague they hardly know.

Once the festivities are over and done with, 19% will just chuck the cards they receive in the trash.

The younger generations also seem to be doing away with the tradition of Christmas cards, with Gen Z sending and receiving the least out of all generations.

However, Gen Z is one of the most sentimental about cards, with 32% likely to hang onto them as keepsakes.

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One in Five Admit They’ve Said “Bah, humbug!” to Holiday Spirit

The research found that 20% admit they have been a Scrooge in the past, fighting back against the holiday spirit.

Of these, 18% refused to decorate the tree, and 15% complained loudly about awful Christmas music in public spaces. 

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A Better Use for Headphones Than Christmas Songs?

In fact, 20% added that All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey is the holiday song they never want to hear again.

Over one in 10 (12%) went on to say they will be putting their headphones on and playing mobile games all Christmas Day.

This story was produced by Clash Royale and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.