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VTech: Connect with Loved Ones this Holiday Season

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After all the shopping is done and the baking is decorated, what do you really look forward to during the holiday season?  Is it really that expensive electronic you’ve been eyeing all year, or is it your family or friends you rarely see?  What is most on your mind, well, VTech Communications recently took a survey on holiday season attitudes and behaviors:

• The holidays may be the most important time to reconnect with loved ones – and the easiest way to do that according to a recent survey is with a phone call. Nearly half of respondents said a phone call to catch up is the best present a distant friend or family member could give them during the holiday season. In fact, a phone call outpaced gifts under the tree, holiday cards and emails.

• Parents want to get everything done and still have time to enjoy the season, but moms (33 percent) and dads (32 percent) say that find that balance is a challenge and causes stress. In fact, 48 percent of moms said if they had an extra set of hands to get things done, they’d spend more time with family and friends.

• Shoppers are still feeling the effects of the economy, with nearly half of respondents ranking having “more money to give presents” as their top wish during the holiday season. In addition, 47 percent of consumers said not having enough money is the most stressful thing to worry about during the holidays.

• A special moment with family and friends is all consumers want for the holidays. The holidays are known for great food and special traditions, so it’s no surprise that consumers embrace the season for its togetherness. Survey respondents ranked a holiday meal (24 percent) as the No. 1 thing not to miss during the holidays, followed by a special family tradition (22 percent). The holiday spirit rings strongly, as the overwhelming majority of consumers don’t want to miss out on any seasonal festivities with only 13 percent of consumers saying “bah humbug” to holiday cheer.
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  40. karen M says

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