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Plans or No Plans for Christmas?

A new poll found 6% of Americans plan to do absolutely NOTHING for the holidays this year.

The survey asked people about various holiday activities, and if they plan to do them or not.  Here’s what the other 94% of us will be up to . . .

1.  74% of Americans will enjoy at least one big meal with family or friends.

2.  65% will do a gift exchange.

3.  53% will decorate.  And 40% will venture out to look at other people’s lights.

4.  48% plan to do some baking.

5.  38% will take part in a family tradition of some sort.

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