Dec. 21, 2020 The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years' past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food, according to a survey by Oracle Food and Beverage. It revealed that 60% of respondents said they were staying home during the holidays but 42% were considering ordering their holiday meals from a local restaurant. Nearly half (48%) of respondents also said they would probably buy gift cards from a local independent restaurant. "This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. People are looking to make their holidays special, and plan to do that with takeout and meal kits from a favorite local restaurant," Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Food and Beverage, said in a company press release. "It's encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts."