2 Florida Cities Make List Of ‘Grinchiest And Jolliest’ Cities In U.S.
There is a new list of the Grinchiest and Jolliest cities in the United States. This is a study of the biggest cities in the United States. The study comes from FinanceBuzz, and they looked at five main categories. Those categories are communal celebrations and decoration, holiday, shopping and holiday season of giving. Additionally, they looked at holiday cheer and holiday jeer.
Two Florida cities make the list of the Grinchiest and Jolliest cities in America. One makes the Grinchiest and one makes the Jolliest. Let’s start with the one that made the Jolliest list and that is Orlando. It came in #6 overall. FinanceBuzz says despite just 37% of Orlando residence donating to charity the city still has 409 festivals and events. Additionally, they have 14 holiday markets per 100,000 people. Jacksonville, Florida comes in on the list of the Grinchiest cities in the United States. Not just in the top 10 but, #2 overall. FiananceBuzz says about Jacksonville, “Jacksonville has even fewer holiday events per capita than San Antonio, and fewer holiday markets. But higher rates of charitable giving and volunteering keep it from being named the Grinchiest city of all.”
Another finding during the study is that Miami locals volunteer the least of any major city. Miami residents also donate to charity the least. Even with those findings Miami didn’t find their way onto the list.
You can check out the Top 10 cities from each list below
The Jolliest Cities in the U.S. This Holiday Season:
1. Minneapolis, Minnesota
2. Hartford, Connecticut
3. Riverside, California
4. Atlanta, Georgia
5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
6. Orlando, Florida
7. Buffalo, New York
8. Providence, Rhode Island
9. Salt Lake City, Utah
10. Cincinnati, Ohio
The Grinchiest Cities in the U.S. This Holiday Season:
1. San Antonio, Texas
2. Jacksonville, Florida
3. San Diego, California
4. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5. Louisville, Kentucky
6. Virginia Beach, Virginia
7. Los Angeles, California
8. Chicago, Illinois
9. New York, NY
10. Memphis, Tennessee
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Stick to Your Potluck Commitment
If you commit to bringing something to the potluck, stick to your word! If you’ve signed up to whip up a red velvet cake, don’t surprise everyone with cookies or a dip. Deviating from your agreed-upon dish can create a gap in the spread, so be consistent.
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Consider others’ food sensitivities. While it’s impossible to know everyone’s allergies, you can be considerate by creating a sign with the list of ingredients for your dish. This way, those with sensitivities can make informed choices. For example, if your chili is a meaty, spicy masterpiece, give a heads-up to the attendees.
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When you bring a dish to someone’s event, whether it’s an acquaintance’s dinner party or a friend’s potluck, consider it a gift without expecting to get the leftovers back. Once the dish is given to the host or placed for serving, it’s no longer yours, including unopened items. If the host insists you take leftovers, then go ahead and enjoy them.
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