Britons to ditch outdoor partying for the holidays this year, study finds

The COVID lockdown has taught us a lot of things, especially how to be more self-reliant in dire times.

According to a study, over half of young adults will spend Saturday evenings at home rather than out partying this winter; with the U.K.’s most favourite drink- a traditional gin and tonic, followed by rum and coke and vodka cranberry.

Inexpensive night-ins

Craft Gin Club, a gin subscription business, commissioned the study to correspond with the debut of its biggest 'gin of the month' box for Christmas.

Instead, 40% anticipate nice nights in or house gatherings with friends and family, as it is cost-effective and has a more intimate setting.

This percentage climbs to 49% among individuals aged 18 to 25. However, individuals are too embarrassed to confess it, as 41% said they'll call in ill to avoid a night out this winter.

Research also suggested how many people have grown more cost-conscious, with 66% believing that nights out are now more costly than ever.

Mixologist Maria Viera said:

It’s no surprise that this year, people want to balance out their various festive plans with enjoyable moments at home.

With less pressure to attend every given event, Craft Gin Club make it easy to create the perfect evening in - especially with friends or family, so you’ll be able to save the excuses for another time.

Following the steady return of nightlife, those surveyed had become used to the taste of their own cocktails, with 40% preferring single or double measures produced at home to those at a bar.

Classic home cheer

According to data from Notonthehighstreet, Brits want to adorn their homes by replacing Halloween decorations with holidayones immediately.

COVID lockdowns have increased our affinity towards home-grown products. In spite of leading a fast-paced life, a home has proven to be our safe haven.

The study said that, Instagram's flooded with holiday interior photos, with sales of decorations increased by 20% in the first week of November.

Influencers shared photos of beautifully decorated trees and stockings hung over fireplaces in cosy homes. In other words, families throughout the UK have already purchased decorations and decked their halls and are ready for a Christmas night-in.