CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Inflation has hit everyone hard his year, and the 12 days of Christmas is not immune.
Every year, PNC releases its Christmas Price Index, which shows how the price of gifts in the classic holiday carol changes yearly.
There is actually some good news for your true love this year, PNC Bank reports the Christmas Price Index rose only 2.5% compared to last year’s hefty 10.5% increase.
But still, the overall price of the 12 gifts in the classic holiday carol has increased by more than $46,000 this year.
Let’s break down some of the iconic gifts in the 12 days of Christmas.
First, the two turtle doves will cost much more than they did last year. According to the index, get ready to spend about $750. That's up 25% from last year. This is due to their apparent rarity.
The only other gift with a double-digit percentage increase is the first gift in our carol, the partridge in a pear tree. PNC says its 13.9% increase is because the price of the pear tree keeps rising year to year.
Remaining consistent every year are the four calling birds at $599.96 and the eight maids of milking at $58, both unchanged in price.
And if you want to buy your true love all of the 12 gifts for the 12 days of Christmas? Get ready to dish out almost $202,000.
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