How much does a traditional Thanksgiving dinner cost?
The American Farm Bureau Federation reported that in 1996, the traditional Thanksgiving meal cost $31.66 to serve 10 people. The menu included turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, peas, rolls with butter, cranberries, a relish dish, pumpkin pie with whipped cream and beverages of coffee or milk. Do turkey prices go up during the holiday season? No, not normally. In fact, turkey prices often go down during the holidays as many supermarkets use turkey as a “loss leader.” This simply means that retailers run special low prices on turkeys to entice customers into their store to buy other holiday foods that go along with the traditional feast. What is the average per-pound price for turkey this year? The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average price of turkey will be $.99 per pound this year, up one cent from last year. How can consumers get the best deal on a holiday turkey? Consumers can be assured that they are getting their money’s worth whenever they purchase turkey because
