The Rise Of Experience Gifting: A Shift Towards Unforgettable Moments

The holiday season is here, it's all about creating memories that bring us closer to our loved ones. Forget the fancy-wrapped (or newspaper-wrapped) presents, the real gifts that keep on giving are the ones that we can live on past Christmas and cherish forever.

According to recent research, it turns out that more people in the Empire State are ditching material gifts in favor of experiences. A Harris Poll for Eventbrite found that almost 80% of Millennials want unforgettable moments over physical gifts. It's a whole new vibe, right?

A survey by GetYourGuide showed that 92% of Americans would rather have experiential gifts rather than more stuff to clutter up their lives. So, if you're thinking of what to get your family this year, think about giving them something they can do instead of something they can unwrap.

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More and more people are  into this trend, too. Google searches for "experience gifts for couples" are blowing up, and the National Retail Federation says that about a quarter of holiday shoppers are planning to give experiential gifts, like tickets to shows or a trip somewhere special.

This whole experience-gifting thing is on the rise worldwide too. The market for it was valued at over $100 billion last year, and experts think it'll grow to over $170 billion by 2029. That's a lot of concerts, classes, and adventures waiting to be gifted and enjoyed.

So, next time you're thinking about what to give, consider giving the gift of a memorable experience. It's not stuff that you'll remember forever, it's  the moments that you share that really counts.