A new survey by NORC reveals that 60% of people find cash or gift cards very acceptable as holiday presents. Other findings:
- 44% of people say they won't stay up to greet the new year
- 66% of adults, under 45, find cash a very acceptable holiday gift, compared to 55% of adults over 45
- 20% of people put up their holiday decorations before Thanksgiving
- 23% of adults plan to watch sports on Christmas Day
- 30% of people will give a gift to their pet this holiday season