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Christmas Creep: Early Music Boosts Holiday Spending, Sparks Anxiety

12/9/2025

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Story summary

The holiday season has become early festivities driven by 'Christmas Creep' and the premature release of Christmas music.
The premature release of Christmas music influences shopping by invoking nostalgia and increasing spending.
Research shows holiday music lengthens shopping times and increases purchases due to nostalgia-related effects like the reminiscence bump.
Early exposure can heighten anxiety and stress.

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Story summary

The holiday season has become early festivities driven by 'Christmas Creep' and the premature release of Christmas music.
The premature release of Christmas music influences shopping by invoking nostalgia and increasing spending.
Research shows holiday music lengthens shopping times and increases purchases due to nostalgia-related effects like the reminiscence bump.
Early exposure can heighten anxiety and stress.