Thanksgiving dinner costs down from 2022 record high – but still 25% higher than 2019

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many in Alabama might see reduced prices of several holiday staples. After 2022’s record high national costs, families from across the country can now look forward to celebrating the holiday for a smaller price. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 38th annual survey, the average cost of this year’s holiday meal for 10, is $61.17 or less than $6.20 per person. This represents a 4.5% decrease from last year’s record-high average of $64.05, but a Thanksgiving meal is still 25% higher than it was in 2019. “Traditionally, the turkey is the most expensi