“Well, it’ll be a smaller Christmas this year, and it’ll be the first time that we haven’t had a huge Christmas,” said Cindy Taylor, who is buying presents for about 15 friends and family members this year.
A 2024 study from the National Retail Federation shows that the average American planned to spend about $641 on gifts for friends and family, but what about West Tennesseans?
“I’m on a fixed income, so I’m on a budget. A lot of people seem to be buying and shopping and going on trips,” said Laurie Simpson, who will be buying gifts for 5 to 6 people…