Thanksgiving Traditions and the Cost of Celebration
Despite economic pressures, Thanksgiving remains a high-participation holiday with strong traditions .
Key Insights:
73% say Thanksgiving dinner is still worth the cost despite higher prices
Seven in 10 consider it an investment in family and memories (73%)
57% feel they are "getting priced out of the kitchen" with groceries too expensive to cook at home
52% say rising food prices are making them rethink hosting altogether
48% say rising spice costs mean they'll buy less or use more sparingly
Conversation Etiquette:
34% say they'd rather talk politics than money at the Thanksgiving table
66% say discussions about pay, raises, or bonuses should be off-limits
72% say debt and bills don't belong at dinner
74% say there should be a no-screen-time rule at the Thanksgiving table
