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Thanksgiving Is Getting More Expensive: Are You Concerned?

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It's hard enough scraping by in this economy, but shouldn't Thanksgiving be a time of rest, relaxation, and respite? Unfortunately, the market is not subject to holiday cheer. According to the American Farm Bureau (AFB), the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 has risen $5.73 just in the last year.

When you break it down, that's only about 50 cents a person, but Public Radio International reports it's the biggest increase since 1990. Turkey has gone up 25 cents a pound, and senior economist with the AFB explained, "Really, across the board, we saw increases in the price of most of the [Thanksgiving] items on the survey." Everything but carrots and celery.

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  • Mr.Hoodz the Truth Troll 2011/11/18 18:57:46
    Yes
    Mr.Hoodz the Truth Troll
    +12
    I can't believe no is leading in the votes. Food prices are sky high. If you want the food without all the chemicals its even more. I guess I'm the only one that thinks 3-4 dollars for a gallon of milk is outrageous.
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  • gingin6 2011/11/30 02:31:18
    No
    gingin6
    +1
    To solve this problem have everyone pitch in for the turkey and everyone bring a side
    dish. This might help the ones who are deprived of money. If nobody is coming than
    try a simple dish and real small turkey or chicken or whatever you like. But everything
    is going up and it is a problem everyone seems to have except maybe the rich. hmmm
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  • gingin6 gingin6 2011/11/30 02:32:11
    gingin6
    oops I always look for the sales on turkey. Last minute item.
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  • Cora 2011/11/29 00:45:26
    No
    Cora
    +1
    We all know that everything will cost money no matter how you and I cut the prices of everything will rise. It's how you go about buying necessities for the Holiday's. Learn to be a little FRUGAL.
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  • The Catalyst 2011/11/27 01:16:06
    Yes
    The Catalyst
    +1
    Yes, because it reflects our reality.
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  • Bob S 2011/11/26 20:27:01
    No
    Bob S
    +1
    Its come and gone. I didn't want to start protest over prices. Someone worked hard to get the prices up. The turkey was GREAT. Down with peta.
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  • AN 2011/11/26 19:03:06
    No
    AN
    i don't celebrate it anyways
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  • Bob DiN AN 2011/11/30 06:41:43
    Bob DiN
    No turkeys in Egypt?
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  • AN Bob DiN 2011/11/30 21:47:19
    AN
    surprisingly there is!! =P... but it's not in our culture
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  • dogs voice 2011/11/26 16:43:34
    No
    dogs voice
    +2
    I usually go to someone else's place for the holiday and meal. I do bring a dish or couple bottles of wine as a courtesy though. It's not like I am free loading. And this includes friends or family depending upon where I end up for the holiday. I always offer to help out, but the offer has always been refused. I still hear the same even though I still bring a dish or wine that I need not do so. Just good social manners in my book. No such thing as a free lunch. Or dinner for that matter.
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  • Elauna 2011/11/26 14:17:19
    Yes
    Elauna
    +1
    Most people don't price compare. They'd rather pay what ever price is given them at their favorite, local supermarket, than look at the stores' ads to see if another store has a better price across town or not.
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  • Bob S Elauna 2011/11/26 20:28:06
    Bob S
    Your still going to eat and in the long run you won't give a turkey about the prices.
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  • Elauna Bob S 2011/12/01 00:31:55
    Elauna
    You would if you live in a multy-supermarket area. If one store has it for say, .20 cents less, per pound,then, it's say to say that you'd scout around for a better price.
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  • Cathy 2011/11/26 12:40:45
    Yes
    Cathy
    +2
    Food in general have gone up and yes I am concern about the price of food, it's ridiculous! I paid more this year for food to serve for Thanksgiving than last year even though we all had a great time together!
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  • C-ZAR™, Emperor of the PHÆT 2011/11/26 05:58:27
    Yes
    C-ZAR™, Emperor of the PHÆT
    99%ers ARE concerned, the 1%?--not so much, lol
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  • merlinskiss 2011/11/26 01:41:07
    No
    merlinskiss
    +4
    My lobster was $10.99 a pound. No different than in 2006. Sometimes, it still goes to $9.99 a pound.
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  • Bob S merlins... 2011/11/26 20:28:59
    Bob S
    +1
    I do hope ytou dipped it in melted butter (3.75 per pound) which makes it so delectable.
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  • merlins... Bob S 2011/11/26 20:37:35
    merlinskiss
    Actually, butter isn't that expensive at Whole foods... Go figure that one? But no, I like it best dipped in a true home made mayonnaise made from egg yolk, Dijon mustard, olive and canola oil with a touch of salt, pepper and very finely chopped garlic for additional flavor.
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  • Bob S merlins... 2011/11/26 20:44:07
    Bob S
    It sounds great to me. The next time I have lobster I'll have to give it a try.
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  • none 2011/11/26 01:20:31
    No
    none
    +5
    Everything is more expensive but good times with family and loved ones are priceless.
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  • jackolantyrn356 2011/11/25 23:10:03
    Yes
    jackolantyrn356
    +1
    Thes year nearly 9 different parts of families in my neighborhood got to gether for this celebration/

    It was the one day we do not fight.with one another/
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  • The Duke 2011/11/25 23:02:45
    Yes
    The Duke
    +1
    Regardless of whether it is for a holiday or not, I am very concerned about the steady rise in the cost of food in particular and consumer products in general. As if the economy and employment situation were not bad enough, the steady inflation makes it all that much worse.
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  • Bob S The Duke 2011/11/26 20:44:44
    Bob S
    Everything is on the rise and there isn't much we can do to stop the rise.
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  • Dadgi 2011/11/25 20:09:13 (edited)
    Yes
    Dadgi
    +3
    Everything is going up. My wife and I set down to figure why we were struggling so hard financially. The Nickle and Dime increases in expenses have raised our monthly out go by nearly $300.00 per month. On January first my takehome pay will decrease by an adittional $70.00 per month. This is not just happeing to us, but to this is happening nation wide.
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  • **StarzAbove** 2011/11/25 19:42:04
    No
    **StarzAbove**
    +1
    Not really.
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  • Luckydog38 2011/11/25 19:40:08
    No
    Luckydog38
    +2
    No more than anything else is increasing.
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  • Bob DiN Luckydog38 2011/11/30 06:43:26
    Bob DiN
    +1
    Everything is getting expensive.
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  • davyd god loving patriot 2011/11/25 18:44:49
    Yes
    davyd god loving patriot
    +2
    Just imagine 4 more years ? Thank God for democrats and other mentally ill people, America will be dead, just like millions of poor and old and young Americans
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  • Rapier 2011/11/25 18:36:24
    Yes
    Rapier
    +2
    Those who answered No must be part of the FLEABAGGER 1%...

    The cost of food in general has gone up over 12% in the last eight-months and there is more to come...if you are not concerned you are a fool or a 1% person...
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  • Bob DiN Rapier 2011/11/30 06:45:34
    Bob DiN
    OWS Fleabaggers don't pay for their food so they don't care. They also save a lot of money by not using soap.
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  • Wolf 2011/11/25 17:00:28
    No
    Wolf
    +1
    Never celebrate Thanksgiving ...cannot stand Turkey of any kind...
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  • Bob DiN Wolf 2011/11/30 06:46:10
    Bob DiN
    What about Ham?
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  • Job 2011/11/25 14:30:45
    No
    Job
    +2
    It's only a one day event and turkey is not the most desireable meat on the market.
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  • Bob DiN Job 2011/11/30 06:50:28
    Bob DiN
    Agreed! Kim Kardashian is 2nd most desirable meat.
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  • SpOoKs! 2011/11/25 11:43:43
    No
    SpOoKs!
    +4
    I don't celebrate it... but hey at least more than half of people here have enough money right....

    starving

    I'd rather buy a thanksgiving meal for this poor, poor soul....
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  • davyd g... SpOoKs! 2011/11/25 18:46:50
    davyd god loving patriot
    +1
    why don't you just move there and take care of him ? Don't forget your friends and family.
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  • SpOoKs! davyd g... 2011/11/25 19:09:32 (edited)
    SpOoKs!
    +1
    I live in South Africa :) I help out enough don't stress...I'm trying to make the difference... It would be kinda cool if I got some help every now and again. :) My friends and family can take care of themselves i'm sure.

    chill
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  • davyd g... SpOoKs! 2011/11/27 23:41:55
    davyd god loving patriot
    +1
    you have your traditions and I have mine, and I am not thankful for the socialist morons. Have a good day
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  • Bill SpOoKs! 2011/11/26 14:42:26
    Bill
    +2
    When he is full, maybe he won't celebrate it either. Liberal ingrate. Count this (and your) country's blessings and the good it has done rather than looking back in anger. The past can't be cured but a better future can be brought about. You're just the Grinch who stole Thanksgiving.
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  • SpOoKs! Bill 2011/11/26 15:16:16
  • Bill SpOoKs! 2011/11/26 17:51:24 (edited)
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