The Cpl Christmas FM Survey

Thank you for participating in the Cpl Christmas FM Survey 2022! The Big Christmas Survey, asking Ireland the important and fun questions of the season with thanks to Cpl Talent Solutions.  The results are in!  

The Cpl Christmas FM Survey 2022 – with Thanks to Cpl Talent Solutions

The Results

What is your greatest Christmas wish for this year?

To reunite with loved ones
54.47%
To make a difference for somebody less fortunate than me this Christmas
27.59%
For snow on Christmas Day
17.94%

What date do you put up your Christmas decorations?

The day Christmas FM switches Christmas on
48.48%
December 8th - always
24.48%
The day the Halloween decorations come down
16.51%
This year it will be the week before Christmas to cut down on electricity costs
10.53%

Are you cutting back on Christmas lights this year due to the energy crisis and inflation?

The lights will be on a timer so that they won’t be on for as long this year
37.19%
No, the Christmas spirit cannot be dampened by inflation and the energy crisis
33.28%
Yes, it will be too expensive to keep so many lights on this year
20.67%
I’m not sure yet
8.86%

Will your tree be artificial or real this year?

An artificial tree, to save the trees
73.74%
A real tree always, for the pine smell
24.26%
We won’t be getting a Christmas tree this year
2.00%

Does your workplace have a Christmas jumper day before the Christmas holidays?

Yes, we love the festive spirit in the office throughout December!
55.55%
I bring the festive cheer to the office and force people to don their Christmas jumpers
23.70%
No! “Bah humbug!” can be heard coming from our office. We might have a cheeky mince pie at our desks
20.75%

Will you shop in-person or online when buying Christmas presents?

It will be a mix of both
55.95%
In-person as I want to support our retailers
27.13%
Online only - much easier
16.92%

Will you buy Irish products when buying Christmas presents?

It will be a mix of both Irish and other gifts
50.28%
Yes, of course – I always support Irish businesses
40.70%
No, I am not too focused on where they are made
9.02%

Will you be environmentally conscious when buying gifts?

This year I intend to buy as many sustainable gifts as possible
60.34%
No, I find it’s too difficult to find gifts that are sustainable
25.14%
I will only be buying sustainable goods for everyone
14.53%

How much money do you intend to spend on gifts this Christmas?

€250 - €500
43.18%
€500 - €1000
21.15%
€100 - €250
18.52%
€1000+
9.10%
€0 - €100
8.06%

Will you partake in a Kris Kindle/ Secret Santa this year?

Yes, we do Kris Kindle as a family and in our friend group to ensure everyone gets something nice
51.80%
No, we get presents for everyone
32.16%
Yes, for the first time this year we are doing one in order to cut down on gift spending
16.04%

When do you open your gifts?

I keep them all until Christmas morning
68.56%
Christmas Eve, I can’t wait until Christmas morning
19.15%
I open them as soon as they are gifted to me
12.29%

Do you get your pet a present?

Yes, of course – they’re a part of the family
58.90%
We treat them to something small, like an extra treat
20.35%
We don’t have any pets
16.44%
No way, they don’t know what day it is, that’s wasteful
4.31%

Will you be eating meat for Christmas dinner this year?

Yes, the traditional turkey and ham dinner is a must
72.87%
We will have options for both carnivores and herbivores alike
22.91%
No, we will not be eating meat this Christmas
4.23%

Will you be conscious of Covid-19 when celebrating Christmas this year?

I will decide closer to the time, based on the status of Covid-19 at that stage
33.76%
Not at all, we’re all vaccinated
30.73%
Yes, I will be avoiding meeting in big groups
18.60%
I’ll be keeping track of who I’m seeing and wearing a mask
16.92%

Which song puts you in the festive spirit?

Fairytale of New York – The Pogues, Kirsty MacColl
37.91%
All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
16.92%
Last Christmas – Wham!
16.12%
White Christmas – Bing Crosby
11.81%
I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day – Wizzard
9.02%
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
8.22%

Which of these Christmas movies puts you in the festive spirit?

Home Alone
26.42%
The Santa Clause
22.51%
Elf
18.83%
Miracle on 34th Street
15.40%
Die Hard
9.34%
It’s a Wonderful Life
7.50%

Do you plan to do a charity fun run/sea swim this Christmas for charity?

No, that’s not my thing
41.18%
Yes, a local charity is holding a fun run this year
25.14%
No, I’ll volunteer some hours for charity instead
23.86%
Yes, every year we go for an icy sea swim as a family
9.82%

Looking further into next year, is a new job one of your New Year’s resolutions?

No, I’m happy where I am
39.66%
Maybe, I’d like to see what surprises 2023 brings
30.25%
Yes, I’d like to explore my options.
30.09%

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