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A new study shows that parents are taking more time to plan and save for Christmas.
The study reveals that one in five parents have been saving up for a year to cover holiday costs.
Parents are spending nearly $250 on presents for each child.
Researchers also found that two-thirds of parents put an emphasis on education when buying presents.
