Estimated budget spent on food for Christmas in France 2019

With people going on the hunt for festive decorations, the perfect gifts, and tasty menus, the end of the year has established itself as a peak season for the retail sector. In 2019, the average budget dedicated to Christmas food by French people amounted to 156 euros.

Festive eating season

Festive traditions for Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year all include a moment at the dinner table. As eating and cooking play such a significant part during those celebrations, some hosts strive to craft the perfect menu, while others prefer to count on their guests to bring treats for the feast.
In France, oysters, foie gras, and smoked salmon are often found on the table for these special occasions.

Christmas in the time of Corona

Since March 2020, many people have increased the time they spend in the kitchen. Indeed, the lockdown implemented as a response to the coronavirus COVID19 pandemic has given rise to new cooking and eating habits. For example, some people are turning towards more sustainable consumption practices. Regarding Christmas, the crisis has already impacted the gift purchase intentions of the French population. Abroad, some people are also altering their plans for their holiday celebrations. With many people still hesitant about the way they will spend their end of the year, Christmas 2020 is set to be quite different from what the population has gotten used to in the last decades.