The Hottest Trends in Gifting

With every passing year, we seem to find more and more reasons to give gifts to one another and, by extension, spend money. This year has seen the build-up to Christmas Day reach a new fever pitch with the of the "Black Friday" phenomenon, wherein retailers sensed the opportunity to entice customers with festive deals and discounts; indeed they accorded Black Friday such a high status that it almost became a holiday in its own right.

But how much do you know about how much we spend on gifts, not just at Christmas, but all the year round? For instance, have you wondered how many people choose cards over chocolate to express their love on Valentine's Day? Are you thinking about your Christmas budget and wondering what the acceptable average is to spend on Christmas gifts? 

With all the handy statistics and facts you could possibly want, our infographic gives you a comprehensive breakdown of just how we British like to spend our money on gifts, the length we will go to personalise a gift for that special someone. ​