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BRACH'S® Sweetness Swap - Starring Macklemore and Babs from Brunch with Babs - Brings Generations Together with First-Ever Holiday Tradition ExchangeNew survey finds that while 77% of Americans across generations strongly believe in the importance of holiday traditions, younger generations are looking to try something new CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRACH'S, Macklemore and Babs from Brunch with Babs? It's a multi-generational holiday collab that's "mint" to be!
More than one in three Americans in a recent survey* said their holiday traditions have evolved over the years, but one seasonal staple has made moments sweeter across generations: BRACH'S Candy Canes. Inspired by new findings revealing how adults seek and pass down stress-free ways to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, America's #1 candy cane brand** is hosting its first-ever holiday tradition exchange: "BRACH'S Sweetness Swap." And they're bringing it to life with a sweet celeb pair that have earned their "stripes" as seasonal experts. Multi-platinum and diamond-selling, GRAMMY® award-winning artist and dad of three – Macklemore – and the internet's favorite holiday-loving grandma known for sharing motherly advice and life hacks – Barbara "Babs" Costello from Brunch with Babs – will kick off BRACH'S Sweetness Swap on Dec. 4. Fans can tune-in on Instagram Live at 7 p.m. EST via @Macklemore and @BrunchWithBabs to watch this dynamic duo mark the official start of the swap by recreating one another's favorite holiday activities that make moments sweeter for their families every year. "I love the holidays and always look forward to spending time with family and friends and getting a free pass to eat all the candy – and you know BRACH'S Candy Canes are always a go-to!" said Macklemore. "I'm excited to partner with BRACH'S and Babs from Brunch with Babs to pass along some holiday spirit and share a couple of our favorite traditions." After Macklemore and Babs from Brunch with Babs initiate the swap, fans nationwide will be invited to participate by submitting their own holiday traditions at BRACHS.com/SweetnessSwap in exchange for a new (well, new to them!) activity shared by someone from another generation and a free*** box of BRACH'S Candy Canes. Submissions will be open from Dec. 4 – Dec. 16, and fans will receive e-cards from BRACH'S suggesting a new fan-submitted way to sweeten up their holidays beginning Dec. 19. "Holiday traditions are truly the heart of every season – I've collected and passed down so many from friends and family over the years to enjoy with my kids and grandchildren," said Babs. "There are plenty of fun things you can do with candy to mark the occasion, and BRACH'S is not just America's favorite candy cane brand, they're my personal favorite as well. I can't wait to trade holiday traditions with Macklemore to see how his family celebrates and have him (and you!) try one of mine." According to BRACH'S recent nationwide survey of U.S. adults who celebrate year-end holidays, two-thirds (68%) believe passing down holiday traditions is extremely or very important. Younger generations are leadng the charge as those beliefs were found to be strongest among Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X. A desire to pass down traditions doesn't necessarily mean they don't evolve or expand – in fact, they've evolved for one in three surveyed (36%) consistently across generations, most often because families are growing out of previous traditions (21%) or there is desire to try something new (17%). When compared to other generations, Millennials are more likely than Gen X or Boomers to try something new, and relative to other generations they're more often learning new rituals from a spouse or partner, while grandparents are more often a source of holiday traditions for Gen Z when compared to older adults. "Families of all generations are eager to keep holiday traditions alive, and many want to learn and try new things as families grow and evolve," said Lauren Holtz, Director of BRACH'S Seasonal Marketing at Ferrara Candy Company. "BRACH'S candies, specifically our candy canes, are synonymous with holiday memories and beloved by every generation. Our Sweetness Swap aims to bring people of all ages together this season to make moments sweeter with meaningful connections and stress-free celebrations." Hungry for more findings from BRACH'S generational study?
Start brainstorming your swap submissions and don't forget to check out the Instagram Live on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. EST – there may be even more sweet news revealed! About BRACH'S Candy Canes: About Ferrara® *Survey conducted by Bridge Marketing Research LLC on behalf of BRACH'S® in October 2022 with a sample of 2,000 U.S. adults age 18+ who celebrate year-end holidays and plan to purchase holiday candy this year. The margin of error at this sample size is +/- 2.2% at the 95% confidence level. **SOURCE: IRI Market Advantage TL US MULO+C 8 WE 12.26.21 ***Valid for legal residents of 50 U.S. + D.C., 18+. Offer ends 12/31/22 and quantity limited to first 5,000 claimants. Get up to $5.00* back via rebate on your purchase of one (1) package of Brach's Peppermint Candy Canes (12 ct., 5.3 oz only). Must purchase Brach's Peppermint Candy Canes (12 ct., 5.3 oz) to qualify for the rebate. Rebate requests must be received by 1/14/23. Limit one (1) rebate per person. Rebate will be paid via PayPal/Venmo. See full T&Cs for details. Media Contacts: Carmen Kramer, Agency H5 Shelby Roland, Ferrara Candy Company
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