When the first shimmer of tinsel is spotted in shop windows, we immediately make our list and check it multiple times. We wanted to take a closer look at the Christmas mindset of customers and explore their thoughts on gift giving etiquette. Who will spend the most this Christmas in the UK? Do couples feel obliged to exchange presents during their first year of dating? Should your children send thank you notes?

Snapfish surveyed 1,000 people to get a pulse on Christmas spending habits and gift giving etiquette in the UK. Let’s unwrap the results!