One Italian in 5 will change
their shopping habits this festive season due to fear of a
terrorist attack, a survey revealed Friday.
Coldiretti farmers association noted a general change in
priorities when it comes to shopping, but also that people were
being more careful about where they were spending their free
time and buying their presents.
At least 18% of Italians said fear of terrorist attacks
has had an impact on their Christmas shopping, while 3.8 million
admitted they are trying to avoid shopping centres.
Another 2.9 million said they will no longer follow the
Christmas tradition of a long walk - known as a passeggiata -
along the central streets of their town.
Coldiretti said more Italians were choosing to buy gifts
online or at small markets that sprout in towns across the
country during the Christmas period.
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