One in 5 change Xmas shopping habits on terror fears

(ANSA) - Rome, December 4 - 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.