In 2024, 60 percent of survey respondents in the United States stated that they intend to spend the Christmas holiday at home. This was a multi-pick survey, meaning they also might spend parts of the holidays at other places.

In 2024, about 52 percent of consumers in the United States intended to spend roughly the same amount of money on Christmas goods as they did in the respective previous year. A quarter of American respondents intended to spend less for Christmas, whilst 20 percent expected to spend more. Christmas celebrations in the U.S. In the United States, Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year: according to a survey, roughly eight and a half out of 10 Americans stated they would celebrate the holiday. Only about 10 percent of Americans were not planning to partake in any celebrations. Holiday promotions In the past few years, holiday retail sales in the United States have skyrocketed. In 2023, U.S. holiday retail sales figures reached just over 950 billion U.S. dollars, which was an increase of some 20 billion just compared to the year before. The winter holiday season includes shopping occasions, such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On days such as these, retail products are somewhat to significantly cheaper, making them opportune moments for holiday shopping. When asked when they would likely start their holiday shopping, about 40 percent of U.S. consumers said they would begin in November already, i.e., when these major sales events take place.

In 2024, consumers in the United States expected to spend over one thousand U.S. dollars on holiday gifts on average. This is the first time the projected spending estimate reached that one thousand-dollar-mark. Holiday shopping The Christmas, or holiday season, is the single most critical sales period of the year for many retailers: this period includes days, such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and an increasing amount of Americans also shop online during this busy time. An incredible shopping hubbub is produced during this period, with a staggering 95 percent of U.S. consumers having said they intended to buy something during the Christmas season in 2024. Gift cards and vouchers Christmas is a public holiday in the United States and is celebrated on December 25th each year. It is known as a big economic stimulus for many people to purchase Christmas gifts for their beloved family and friends. After Christmas and New Year’s Eve, retail sales often peak again in January as many people redeem their received Christmas gift cards and vouchers. In fact, over half of U.S. consumers planned to buy gift cards or gift certificates for others. It is a popular gifting option, with many Americans indicating that it can be very convenient.

In 2024, just over a third of all survey respondents in the United States stated that they plan to cook Christmas dinner together with their family. Only three percent of respondents stated they will go to a restaurant.

In 2024, holiday retail sales in the United States were forecast to reach about 979.5 billion U.S. dollars. This figure was given as a conservative value; retail sales over the holiday season was projected to be between 979.5 billion U.S. dollars to 989 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Holiday retail sales have risen substantially since the turn of the century, with holiday retail sales amounting to approximately 416 billion U.S. dollars back in 2002. Holiday retail sales are a fraction of total retail sales in the United States which were around seven trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. Holiday season e-commerce is also on the rise, with increasing numbers of retailers and consumers going digital. What makes up the winter holiday season in the United States? The winter holiday season includes shopping occasions such as Thanksgiving weekend - which is made up of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Super Saturday – the last Saturday before Christmas, and Christmas itself. Thanksgiving weekend is a very popular time for consumers to partake in holiday shopping. In 2022, over 100 million U.S. consumers shopped on Black Friday. Leading companies in U.S. retail The domestic retail market in the United States is very competitive, with many companies recording substantial retail sales. Walmart, a retail chain offering low prices and a wide selection of products, is the leading retailer in the United States. Amazon, The Kroger Co., Costco, and Target are a selection of other leading U.S. retailers.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States from October to November 2024. U.S. consumers were asked if they plan to put up a Christmas tree that year. During the survey, some 26 percent of the respondents said that they plan to put up a real Christmas tree in 2024.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in October 2019. U.S. consumers were asked if they go to parties over the Christmas holidays. During the survey, 12 percent of the respondents said that they usually attend public parties over the Christmas holidays.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in October 2019. U.S. consumers were asked what they usually do on Christmas day. During the survey, 18 percent of the respondents said that they usually go to church on Christmas day.

The statistic depicts the probability of a white Christmas (1 inch of snow on the ground) in selected cities in the United States in 2011. In New York City, the probability of snow around Christmas is 22 percent in 2011, while inhabitants of Fairbanks, Alaska will definitely be able to make snow angels and build snowmen on Christmas Eve. People living in Honolulu might have to go to the beach for this experience - but at least they won't freeze.

At 57 percent, mashed potatoes were the most common response from U.S. survey respondents when asked which dishes they plan to have for Christmas. A large share of consumers in the United States were also planning on having stuffing, turkey, and gravy.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States from October to November 2024. U.S. consumers were asked if they were celebrating Christmas that year. During the survey, some 83 percent of the respondents stated that they were going to celebrate Christmas in 2024.

The statistic depicts the results of a survey about the average U.S. consumer spending during Christmas season, i.e. in the last 5 weeks of the year from 2008 to 2010, by week. Even though the trend seems to indicate that people spent the most of their money in the first three weeks of December, in 2010 data differs slightly: spending has increased even more over the weeks with Christmas approaching more and more and consumers getting more eager - and maybe a little desperate - to find presents for their loved ones. While the respondents reported to have spent an average of 79 U.S. dollars in the last week of November 2010, they spent an average of 85 U.S. dollars in the 4th week of December in 2010.

This statistic represents the Christmas light wattage for standard U.S. household circuits, by Christmas light type. A standard U.S. household circuit has 15 amperes, 120 volts and 1440 watts. While commercial mini light strings with 50 lights require 20.4 watts, LED mini-light strings - despite having 70 lights - only require 4.8 watts, presenting Americans who want to blind their neighbours with their Christmas decorations with a more energy efficient and brighter result.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in October 2019. U.S. consumers were asked if they are looking forward to Christmas / holiday season. During the survey, 79 percent of the respondents said that they are looking forward to Christmas / holiday season in 2019.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States from October to November 2024. U.S. consumers were asked whom they were going to give a Christmas gift to. During the survey, some 28 percent of the respondents said that they plan to give Christmas gifts to friends.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in November 2024. U.S. consumers were asked what kind of Christmas gift they would be happy about. During the survey, some 40 percent of the respondents stated that they would be happy to get money, making money the most desired Christmas gift in the United States. .

This statistic shows the attitudes towards stores playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving among adults in the United States as of December 2018. The findings revealed that 33 percent said that they thought stores playing Christmas songs before Thanksgiving was acceptable, however 55 percent thought that it was unacceptable.

A survey between September and October 2024 found that video game consoles were the most wished for gaming-related holiday season gift among children in the United States. Video game subscription services ranked second.

The PNC Christmas Price Index in the United States stood at over 49,200 U.S. dollars in 2024. This was an increase of 5.4 percent compared to the previous year. Between 1984 and 2024, the highest value was recorded in the most recent time period.

This statistic shows the year-over-year growth of holiday retail sales in the United States from 2000 to 2024. In 2024, holiday retail sales were forecast to grow by approximately 2.5 percent compared to the previous year. This was given as a conservative value. Forecast holiday season retail growth was expected to be within 2.5 and 3.5 percent range. Holiday season in the United States The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s truly the best time of the year for both consumers and retailers of all shapes and sizes. Since the recession in 2008, Christmas holiday retail sales in the United States have grown steadily. In 2022, Christmas retail sales reached 929.5 billion U.S. dollars. Furthermore, the amount of money that U.S. consumers plan to spend on gifts has fluctuated year to year. Gift shopping In the United States, consumers were more likely to select online stores when shopping for gifts for their loved ones. More than half of consumers in 2022 said that they were more likely to visit online retailers for holiday gifts. Mass retailers were also popular with half of respondents to the same survey. Most U.S. consumers would already begin their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. Only a small fraction of consumers (nine percent) said they would start their holiday shopping in December.