NEW TREND

Americans are ditching the old-school gift wrap game. Rather than giving the latest gizmo or gadget, 92% prefer to give and receive experiences they can share with loved ones this holiday season.

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Letters to the North Pole are filled with wishes for getaways (51%), concert tickets (40%), outdoor activities (30%), and museum visits (27%).

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Travel is the most coveted experience this year, with millennials leading the charge.

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It’s the new term economists are using to describe Americans’ unusual spending habits on fun experiences during a time of inflation

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Swifties — shelled out $1,300 per ticket for a chance to experience the Eras Tour, which generated $5 billion in consumer spending.

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NEW TREND

Ditching Gadgets for Shared Experiences This Holiday Season

Americans are ditching the old-school gift wrap game. Rather than giving the latest gizmo or gadget, 92% prefer to give and receive experiences they can share with loved ones this holiday season.

Letters to the North Pole are filled with wishes for getaways (51%), concert tickets (40%), outdoor activities (30%), and museum visits (27%).

NO MORE STUFF!

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Travel is the most coveted experience this year, with millennials leading the charge.

It’s the new term economists are using to describe Americans’ unusual spending habits on fun experiences during a time of inflation

THE "FUNFLATION" PHENOMENON

Swifties — shelled out $1,300 per ticket for a chance to experience the Eras Tour, which generated $5 billion in consumer spending.

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