Buying Experiences For Christmas Apr 2026

Shoppers are choosing experiences partly to reduce environmental waste and avoid the "awkwardness" of unwanted physical items.

In 2025, experiential gifting grew as a primary category, especially among Gen Z and Millennials, who value "omnichannel" experiences and early-bird deals. buying experiences for christmas

This report outlines the 2025–2026 holiday shopping landscape, focusing on the surge in experience-based gifting as consumers prioritize memories over material clutter. especially among Gen Z and Millennials