25/11/2025
Thanksgiving dinner in 1981 cost under $16.
In 2025? The exact same items now cost $55–$65+ depending on where you shop. That’s a 450–550% increase in 44 years—way faster than wages ever grew. 😤
Here’s the receipts:
1981 → 2025
• 12 lb turkey: $6.69 → $28–$35
• 12 oz stuffing mix: $1.00 → $3.50–$5
• 15 oz cornbread mix: $0.69 → $2.50–$4
• Two 15 oz cans green beans: $0.76 each → $1.80–$2.50 each
• 3 lbs yams/sweet potatoes: $1.59 → $5–$8
• 7 oz marshmallow creme: $0.57 → $2.50–$3
Drop your 2025 grocery total below—I know I’m not the only one shocked at checkout. 👇
