{"id":2102538,"date":"2023-11-18T04:20:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T09:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thanksgiving-dinner-to-cost-almost-5-less-this-year\/"},"modified":"2023-11-18T04:23:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T09:23:04","slug":"thanksgiving-dinner-to-cost-almost-5-less-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thanksgiving-dinner-to-cost-almost-5-less-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving dinner to cost almost 5% less this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthanksgiving-dinner-to-cost-almost-5-less-this-year%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2102538&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner: A Reason to Celebrate<\/h2>\n<p>The Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching, and there&#8217;s good news for celebrators. This year&#8217;s dinner is\u2063 not\u2062 only \u200cexpected to be just as \u2064delicious as last year&#8217;s, but it will also be more affordable!<\/p>\n<p>According \u200dto the American Farm\u200d Bureau Federation, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner for a table of 10 people will be $61.17. That&#8217;s a 4.5% decrease from last year&#8217;s average of $64.05. So, you can enjoy a scrumptious feast without breaking the bank!<\/p>\n<h3>Reasons for the Decrease in Costs<\/h3>\n<p>Veronica Nigh, a senior \u200beconomist at AFBF, explains that the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thanksgiving-dinner-to-cost-almost-5-less-this-year\/\" title=\"Thanksgiving dinner to cost almost 5% less this year\">significant\u2064 factor contributing<\/a> to \u200cthe lower costs is the\u2064 decrease in turkey prices. Traditionally, the turkey is the\u200b most expensive item on the Thanksgiving dinner table. \u2064However, thanks to a sharp reduction in cases of avian influenza, turkey\u200c production has\u2064 increased, resulting \u2064in lower \u2063prices.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of turkeys, this year&#8217;s average\u200b price for \u200ba 16-pound bird is\u200b $27.35. And here&#8217;s \u200bthe best \u2062part: these \u200dnumbers were compiled in early November, so the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-u-s-isnt-experiencing-record-inflation-anymore-amid-record-inflation\/\" title=\"Biden Says U.S. \"Isn't Experiencing Record Inflation Anymore\" Amid Record Inflation\">actual average price<\/a> could be even \u200dlower by the time Thanksgiving rolls\u2064 around!<\/p>\n<h3>Other Thanksgiving Essentials<\/h3>\n<p>While turkey takes the spotlight, there are other essential items that\u200c complete the Thanksgiving feast. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of their costs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cranberry Sauce:<\/strong> $2.10 \u200dfor a 12-ounce can<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet Potatoes:<\/strong> \u200d $3.97 \u2063for a\u2063 3-pound bag<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pumpkin\u200d Pie Mix:<\/strong> $4.44 \u200bfor a 30-ounce can<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stuffing:<\/strong> $3.77 for a 14-ounce box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to include boneless ham, Russet potatoes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/your-thanksgiving-feast-is-20-percent-more-expensive-thanks-to-bidenflation\/\" title=\"Your Thanksgiving Feast Is 20 Percent More Expensive Thanks To Bidenflation\">frozen green beans<\/a>\u200b in your Thanksgiving spread, the average cost of your dinner \u2063will increase by \u2062$23.58, bringing the total to $84.75.<\/p>\n<h3>Survey Results<\/h3>\n<p>The \u2062data\u2063 used for these calculations were\u200c gathered \u2063through 245 surveys conducted across\u200b the \u200dUnited States and\u200d Puerto \u200bRico. Surveyors considered the\u2062 best possible prices, without factoring in any deals \u200cor coupons.<\/p>\n<p>So, \u2062get ready to \u200dindulge in a mouthwatering\u2063 Thanksgiving dinner without\u2063 worrying about\u200b breaking \u200cthe bank. It&#8217;s \u200btime to give thanks for \u2064both\u2064 the delicious food and the affordable prices!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click \u2062here<\/a> to read\u200b more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the decrease in\u200c the cost of Thanksgiving dinner benefited \u2064families?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  An \u2064celebrate without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p>The decrease in the cost of\u2064 Thanksgiving\u200c dinner can be attributed to a few factors. First and foremost, the cost of turkey, a Thanksgiving\u2062 staple, \u200bhas significantly dropped. Farmers across the country have\u2062 been \u2062able\u2064 to increase production, leading\u2064 to an abundant supply of\u200c turkeys. This\u2064 increased supply \u2062has resulted in lower\u2062 prices, making it \u200bmore affordable\u2063 for families \u200cto include this\u2064 main dish in their Thanksgiving feast.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the cost\u200c of \u200bother key ingredients such as potatoes, cranberries, and vegetables has also decreased. This can be attributed\u200d to favorable weather \u2064conditions that have allowed for larger crop yields and lower production costs.\u200b Farmers\u200c have been\u2064 able\u2062 to pass\u200d on these savings to consumers,\u2062 resulting \u2063in lower prices at the grocery stores.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200bnot just the main course and\u2063 side dishes that are becoming \u200bmore affordable. Desserts, another important \u2064part of\u200b a Thanksgiving\u200b meal, have also\u200b seen a decrease in \u2064cost. Prices for ingredients like flour,\u2063 sugar, and \u200bbutter have\u200d remained stable, making it easier for families to bake \u200dtheir favorite pies and cakes without breaking \u200dthe bank.<\/p>\n<p>The decrease in the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is undoubtedly\u2064 good news for families across the country. It allows families to come\u2062 together and celebrate without the added worry and \u200cburden\u2064 of financial constraints. For\u2063 many, Thanksgiving is a time \u2063to give thanks for what they have, and the decrease in the cost of the meal certainly gives families one more \u2064thing to be thankful for.<\/p>\n<p>It is important\u200c to note that while the overall cost of \u2062Thanksgiving dinner has decreased, this may vary depending on where you\u200c live. Regional differences in\u2063 food prices and \u2062availability\u200c can impact the final cost. However,\u200d the fact remains that overall, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner has decreased \u200cnationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The decrease in the cost of Thanksgiving dinner not only benefits families but also \u2064local economies. As families spend less on their Thanksgiving meal, they may have more disposable income to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-descend-on-brandon-vt-for-anti-biden-rally\/\" title=\"Republicans descend on Brandon, Vt. for anti-Biden rally\">support local businesses<\/a>. Whether it&#8217;s shopping for Black Friday \u200cdeals or dining out in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, the \u2062decrease in the cost of the meal can have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oakland-misses-deadlines-for-public-safety-grants-worth-millions-los-angeles-da-doesnt-apply\/\" title=\"Oakland fails to meet deadlines for valuable public safety grants, LA DA doesn't apply.\">positive ripple effect<\/a> on \u200bthe economy.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the decrease in the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is something to celebrate. It provides families with the opportunity to come together and \u2063enjoy a delicious meal without\u200b worrying about breaking\u2063 the bank. From the decrease in turkey prices to lower costs of other key ingredients, this year&#8217;s \u200dThanksgiving dinner is\u200b truly something to be thankful for. So, gather your loved ones, set\u200b the table, and enjoy a memorable and\u2063 affordable Thanksgiving feast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching, but many celebrators can breathe a sigh of relief as this year&#8217;s dinner is not expected to exceed last year&#8217;s costs and will even cost less. This year&#8217;s Thanksgiving dinner average cost will be $61.17 for a table of 10 people, roughly 4.5% less than 2022&#8217;s average of $64.05.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2102539,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2102538","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102538","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2102538"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102538\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2102539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2102538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2102538"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2102538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}