30 Random But Oddly Surprising Facts and Statistics

In an era where every penny counts, the festive season still sees wallets flung wide open. Across the globe, the spirit of giving doesn’t come cheap. $28 on greeting cards—those papers promising goodwill. A sweet $47 goes towards decking the halls with boughs of holly or holiday decorations.

And let’s not forget the $18 splurge on seasonal blooms like poinsettias. But the lion’s share? A hefty $421 on gifts, ensuring smiles on the faces of kids, folks, and the extended tribe. Then there’s the $100 for festive feasting and sweet treats. With the tally of festive expenditures rung up, a person can hit $614, indeed a pricey sum.