The most popular gifts and the average spending in an infographic
Many are waiting with trepidation this particular time of year. In the city turn on the lights, the windows are set up ad hoc and, soprattutto, The ride begins at the perfect gift. In view of the festivities Younited Credit It created the infographic "Christmas in Italy", showing how much they spend and what to give the Italian families.
On average, each household spends 998 €, with a per capita amount of 285 €. They are the inhabitants of Northern Italy to spend even more than the average, with 1154 €, followed by the Center (1015€); The budget was down to South (915€) and the Islands (908€).
Parcels and packages then hides many curiosities, starting with the most desired gifts. In the last year they have grown exponentially certain categories: over the Christmas period, sales of perfumes and creams increase the +57,6%, followed by games and sports (+57%) and, in third place, from home appliances and TV with the +46,4%.
Italians seem then to be (almost) equally divided on the traditions to follow. if 53% denying packets the Christmas Eve, the 47% instead of waiting for Christmas morning. Customs consolidated but also a bit 'of innovation, seeing the 46% the Italians are buying gifts online via PC (73%) or directly from the smartphone (27%).
At Christmas, also, even the four-legged friends receive a small gift, as well 6 italiani su 10 They do find a little thought to their pet. Finally there is also space gifts recycled, as well the 20% the Italian allocates to other people received an unwanted gift, which usually passes it to friends or relatives.
Alex Gaetani
Source: press release Younited Credit