Thanksgiving Will Cost You Nearly $1,000 This YearâHereâs Why
Thanksgiving isnât just about turkey anymore. Itâs about travel, multiple dinners, and yes, even decorations. A new report from Chime says the average American will spend $952 this year. Hereâs where the money goes:
Travel: $293
Gas, flights, hotelsâit adds up fast. If youâre flying with kids, expect that number to climb even higher.
Food: $175
Thanksgiving âdayâ is now Thanksgiving âseason.â Almost 60% of us are doing multiple dinners, which means more turkey, sides, and desserts.
Drinks: $110
Wine, cocktails, and maybe a Friendsgiving at your favorite bar. Thirty percent of people are hosting or attending one this year.
Decorations: $83
Centerpieces, tablecloths, and those cute little pumpkins arenât free.
Miscellaneous: $291
This is the catch-all categoryâextra groceries, last-minute runs, and anything else that pops up.
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