People are funny. But you already knew that … And they get particularly funny – or should that be odd – around Christmas.
New research from Hotels.com has revealed 55% of Aussies would happily give one of their family members a chance to star in their own Home Alone movie, by leaving them behind this festive season.
The annual Hotels.com Christmas Travel Tracker has found over a third (36%) of Aussies would be happy to snub family this silly season within favour of their pets (13%). According to the Hotels.com Christmas Travel Tracker, it’s mother-in-laws who are on the Christmas chopping block, with almost one in 10 Aussies(8%) happy to bump them off the Christmas party invite list compared to only 1% looking to leave father-in-laws behind.
Whereas I woke up this morning in a gorgeous house my in-laws have rented on the NSW South Coast, surrounded by aunts and uncles and cousins and laughter galore … despite having separated from the family’s eldest son in February.
It’s quite lovely really, as long as I don’t think about it too much.
But back to the Hotels.com survey … Luckily, almost 45% of Australians agreed they wouldn’t look to leave any of their family members behind this Christmas – not even that annoying second cousin, Garry.
When it comes to travelling in the silly season, over one in 10 Aussies (11%), are channelling their inner-Scrooge and are going away for Christmas to avoid the festive fuss and bickering families; 15% want to experience Christmas elsewhere, 14% just want to try something new, but nearly one in two (48%) say they’re travelling to spend quality time with family.
I hope you’re having an awesome Christmas Day. Thank you for your support and love and messages and comments during the year. I am so lucky to have you along for the crazy ride that is my life. Virtual hugs to you all!
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Song of the day: Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas” (1984 version – I’m an old-fashioned girl)
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And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours, Alana!
May the New Year bring you more joy and happiness than you could wish for.
You too Geoff – a new life for us both!
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! And I love having Christmas with my parents-in-law. My father, however…. As the survey says, 55%. Well, count me in to that. Have a great time.
Hi Megan – hope your day went well. The gingerbread Tardis was a HUGE hit and delicious
Finally some quiet time. 2 outta 3 kids in bed. Yay. Been up since 5am! Have a Merry Christmas and may 2015 bring you lots of bulk fun.
Thanks Jess! Hope Boxing Day treats you well. It’s so nice to have met you through the blog. We must try for real life some time in 2015.