I found this and am not sure how accurate it is.....thought I'd share!
Holiday spending
Here's a breakdown of what American families are spending on holiday items this year:
• Gifts for family, $469.14
• Gifts for friends, $90.13
• Gifts for co-workers, $22.79
• Gifts for teachers, babysitters and others, $37.45
• Flowers, $20.53
• Decorations, $49.76
• Holiday food, $94.69
• Greeting cards and postage, $32.21
Source: National Retail Federation
5 things Americans want for Christmas
The National Retail Federation says that most Americans hope to receive gifts that fall into one of five categories this holiday season. Here's a breakdown:
• Gift cards, 53.8 percent
• CDs, DVDs, videos and video games, 50.8 percent
• Clothing and accessories, 50.1 percent
• Consumer electronics, 36.4 percent
• Jewelry, 23.8 percent
10 things Americans are giving for Christmas
• Apparel - 69 percent
• Music CDs and DVDs - 62 percent
• Gift cards - 61 percent
• Toys and games - 56 percent
• Cash - 51 percent
• Perfume and cosmetics - 42 percent
• Books - 42 percent
• Jewelry - 38 percent
• Consumer electronics - 37 percent
• Housewares and appliances - 32 percent
Source: International Council of Shopping Centers' 2007 survey
Hot gifts for all ages
FAMILIES
• Large screen TVs
• Video game stations
KIDS
• Computer interactive plush toys and dolls that are computer interactive
• Dolls that play MP3 tunes
TEENS
• Notebook computers
• Video games
WOMEN
• Metallic handbags
• Big brightly colored jewelry
MEN
• Sweaters
• GPS navigation systems
Sources: International Council of Shopping Centers; National Retail Federation; Westcor.
