Originally published: Midwest Times, 15 December 2021
More than a third of Australians are concerned about how they will pay for Christmas celebrations and are feeling pressured to spend more than they can afford.
The Salvation Army said data from Pureprofile found 34 per cent of the general public was feeling more stressed about the big day in 2021 than in 2020.
A quarter of respondents also said they were worried about their mental health.
But the fear of December 25 and the holiday season were further exacerbated in vulnerable communities.
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