Poll: 27% of Britons would welcome guests contributing to the cost of Christmas dinner | Miscellaneous

Almost one in four Britons will ask their Christmas dinner guests to contribute to the cost of the meal, a poll has revealed.

According to the poll conducted by the NatWest polling firm, 27% of respondents stated that they would not mind asking their guests to make a financial contribution in exchange for dinner.

The survey showed that Christmas dinner would cost 17 pounds ($21.5) per person on average, although the value could rise to 19.8 pounds in London, and could reach 27 pounds in Scotland.

More than 53% of survey respondents revealed that they reduced the overall costs of Christmas dinner by asking some guests to bring an extra meal.

30% stated that they will buy or have already purchased used Christmas gifts via electronic platforms designated for this purpose, and 48% bought gifts earlier or during the sales season.

25% of participants indicated that they would consider re-gifting the gifts they receive if they do not suit them. 25% revealed that they had stopped giving gifts to non-close family members, 19% said that they had begun to go out less during the holidays, and 12% indicated that they had reduced travel during the holiday season.

The NatWest Foundation urged people to have “honest discussions” about their financial situations so that they can deal with expectations during the holiday period, and the British news agency “PA Media” quoted a spokeswoman for the foundation as saying, “It is smart for family members to come together and find smart ways to make the season better.” Vacations are financially affordable.”