Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards—and most are fine with that

Three in 10 of those surveyed went on to say they won't be sending a single card this year—with 35% adding they wouldn't send any but feel obliged because they still receive them.

Almost four in 10 (37%) don't think Christmas cards are as important as they used to be, while 35% say they lack sincerity.

The research found that 60% believe the cost of buying and posting cards could be one reason for their demise, while 58% reckon the rise in digital communication might be making them obsolete.

In fact, 39% would rather have a festive video call to catch up with loved ones, and 33% think a personalized text message would suffice.

On average, Americans who are sending cards will write 10 and expect to receive eight in return.

But 23% aren't looking forward to receiving one from a distant relative they never see, and 12% are cringing at the thought of getting one from a work colleague they hardly know.

Once the festivities are over and done with, 19% will just chuck the cards they receive in the trash.

The younger generations also seem to be doing away with the tradition of Christmas cards, with Gen Z sending and receiving the least out of all generations.

However, Gen Z is one of the most sentimental about cards, with 32% likely to hang onto them as keepsakes.

The research found that 20% admit they have been a Scrooge in the past, fighting back against the holiday spirit.

Of these, 18% refused to decorate the tree, and 15% complained loudly about awful Christmas music in public spaces. 

In fact, 20% added that All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey is the holiday song they never want to hear again.

Over one in 10 (12%) went on to say they will be putting their headphones on and playing mobile games all Christmas Day.