What did the Farm Bureau's classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 cost in 2025?
Answer$55.18
That's about $5.52 per person, and 5% less than in 2024 — the third straight year of declines.
Source: American Farm Bureau Federation (2025) fb.org
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Dinner facts & stats
5 sourced facts about dinner and mealtimes, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
Going deeper
What was the average price per pound of a frozen turkey in the 2025 Thanksgiving survey?
Answer$1.34 per pound
A 16-pound bird averaged $21.50, down more than 16% from 2024.
Source: American Farm Bureau Federation (2025) fb.org
What share of Americans do some food preparation or kitchen cleanup on an average day?
Answer65.2%
The share was 72.2% for women and 57.9% for men.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey 2025 (2025) bls.gov
In the Middle Ages, when did most people eat their 'dinner'?
AnswerAround midday
With no electricity, cooking in the evening wasn't practical. Dinner moved later as artificial lighting spread.
Source: BBC News Magazine (2012) bbc.com
Expert level
Which age group spent the most time eating and drinking each day in 2024?
Answer75+: 1.47 hours a day
Adults 45–54 spent the least, about 69 minutes a day.
Source: National Restaurant Association analysis of BLS data (2024) restaurant.org
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