The spirit of Christmas …
Christmas remains in the hearts of the French a period synonymous with conviviality and pleasures shared with family or friends. When does this famous Christmas spirit set in? For 54% of the people questioned during a survey carried out by Abritel *, on the habits of the French at Christmas, it is mainly during the appearance of the decorations in the stores and the illuminations in the streets. For 61%, decorating the tree and the family home is their favorite tradition ahead of the advent calendar cited by 29%. And if 51% love to take advantage of this period to spend time with their family, 43% admit that the magic of the moment could be spoiled by a family argument and 25% by the idea of always seeing the same movies on TV. Christmas is a feast heralding memories shared with the family. This is the main time of the year when we offer each other gifts, it is also the opportunity to meet around a beautiful table to share a good traditional meal, even if 8% admit not to love this end of year period … We often celebrate this holiday in a family home, but more and more people would be tempted by a family trip at this time of year.
… In a magical setting
When we think of Christmas, we are immediately transported to an idyllic landscape coated in white. Moreover, Lapland (country of Father Christmas) would be the ideal destination for a trip during the holidays according to 44% of French people, or more generally the mountains for 42% of them. We immediately imagine a large, warm house, with a beautiful and large Christmas tree near a fireplace… A bit like in a movie… The large Christmas tree is the essential element that gives a home a friendly Christmas character, according to 55% of respondents, followed by a table large enough to bring the whole family together for 43%, and a fireplace for 28%. So if your house is too small to accommodate everyone, why not rent a more spacious one? Nothing better to create even more magic, than to meet in a different setting with all the extended family. And if you were to travel during the Christmas holidays, don’t forget an elegant outfit like 28% of the French would do, but above all take some gifts, the essential element to slip in your suitcases for 48% of those surveyed! And you, where are you going to spend your dream Christmas?
* Survey conducted online by Atomik Research for Abritel among a sample of 2 residents in France aged 001 and over, representative of the French population. The field took place from October 18 to 15, 17. Atomik Research is an independent market research and creation organization that employs MRS-certified researchers and complies with the MRS code.