Americans Expected To Spend Over $18 Billion This Easter, Says Survey
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Americans are expected to spend a lot this Easter, so much that a new survey found it will be the second highest in history.
This year's projected spending of $18.2 billion is almost on par from a record $18.4 billion in 2017, according to the National Retail Federation.
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But what are people buying to celebrate the holiday?
The survey found $5.7 billion will be spent on food, $3.2 billion on clothing, $2.9 billion on gifts, $2.6 billion on candy, $1.3 billion on flowers, $1.1 billion on decorations and $780 million on greeting cards.
The survey says most of the spending will happen at discount stores and department stores.
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The survey also found most Americans plan to celebrate by visiting family and friends, cooking a holiday meal or going to church.
Those celebrating are expected to spend an average of $150 per person.
A total of 7,737 consumers were surveyed about their Easter plans.