A recent survey by Costa Coffee and GKID investigated the sources of stress associated with the holidays

Every fifth respondent focuses on recharging at the end of the year during the holidays, while others plan for the next year (14%) and evaluate the past year at this time (10%). Of course, giving gifts is also a typical source of joy, nearly a quarter of the respondents feel better when they can give or receive a gift. In the case of younger age groups, the issue of gifts is even more important, and women also look forward to Christmas in a much higher proportion (27%) than men (17%) because of the surprises.

Opening presents (35%) and decorating the tree (32%) mean a great festive atmosphere for many. while wrapping presents is a preferred activity for only one in five respondents. For a quarter of the respondents, being at home without the obligatory time off gives them the best moments during this period. On the whole, women enjoy everything, even preparing the Christmas menu, more than men, for whom the moments of the holiday seem to have less importance.