How Has the Cost of Thanksgiving Changed? [2022]

Thanksgiving is coming up! The traditional dinner with turkey and trimmings is different this year. How? Inflation has hammered food prices throughout 2022. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving dinner has not escaped unscathed.

5 Changes for Thanksgiving Dinner

The American Farm Bureau Federation compared prices to this time last year. Here's what they found:

🍗 The Turkey

A 16 pound bird has gone up by 20%.

🥧 Pumpkin Pie Mix

Up by 18%

Cubed Stuffing

Up by 65%

Fresh Cranberries

Down by 13%

🍠 Sweet Potatoes

Up by 11%

Overall, the cost of the whole meal is up about 11%.

Watch below for more on how Thanksgiving has changed over the years. 

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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