This is what Canadians are stressing out about over the holidays (SURVEY) | Etcetera – Daily Hive

Not getting a gift for someone who got a gift for you; putting together a Christmas lunch thats dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free; and lets not forget having to listen to that one politically incorrect uncle (theres always one). Although the holidays can be a time to relax, rejuvenate, and spend quality time with family, if youve spent one or two holidays in the past crying into your turkey, youre not alone.

In a recent survey,PC Financialdug deep to find out exactly what holiday disasters people have been experiencing over the years, and the biggest things stressing people out.

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If youve overspent on gifts for the holiday this year or in years past, youre not the only one. The survey found that 49% of Canadians have blown their budget over trying to find something for everyone over the holidays. Thats nearly half of the population!

And thats not all. Seven out of 10 Canadians also said theyve compromised on the quantity and quality of gifts theyve bought for friends and family, which makes sense when youre trying to save. But the most awkward part?Forty-three percent said that theyve received a gift when they didnt have one to give back. So. stressful.

People were even prepared to participate in some very un-fun scenarios in exchange for getting out of gift-related tasks. In fact, 35% of Canadians said theyd prefer to be in charge of removing snow at their home for a whole month instead of picking out gifts for everyone in their home. And 38% said they would ring in the new year solo rather than wrap all the gifts in their home.

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Already drooling at the thought of that Christmas turkey lunch? Although theres nothing better than turkey, its usually not as exciting when youre the one solely in charge of bringing Christmas lunch to life. If youre not lucky enough to be in the company of a potluck-style Christmas meal, being the chef in charge of feeding everyone = stress.

If you find cooking for everyone daunting over the holidays, youre not the only one. Almost half of Canadians say that preparing food is stressful, and 49% stress over working around food sensitivities. Canadians spend over 13 hours planning, cooking, and shopping for meals over the holiday period and 34% said theyd prefer to go to work on a Sunday than prep holiday dinner for their entire family. Thats a pretty big deal.

If youre feeling overwhelmed with holiday stress, know that help is out there. Santas little helpers, aka PC Financial, have put together a Holiday Redemption Hotline so you can vent away all your stories about the cousin that said they were making gravy and forgot, or that awkward moment when you got given a new sweater by your in-laws and didnt have anything to give back. By offering helpful tips, and helping you find an upside to your holiday disasters, theyll help you redeem the holidays.

On December 7, from 9 am to 5 pm, you can call a PC Helper for advice on how to cope with your holiday disasters and get on with whats important having a great Christmas break. Callers could even earn a few PC Optimum points.

You can call the hotline at 1-833-909-1281 or visit PC Financials website to learn about thePC Financial MasterCard, which earns you PC Optimum points for every dollar you spend, no matter where you shop. Its just another way to get ahead of the holiday stress this season.

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