Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day. My family and I will be spending time with some friends. We’ll have a few adult beverages, a lot of snacks, and watch the NCAA tournament. Will you be celebrating? If so, how? Let me know!
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You certainly don’t have to be Irish to celebrate! Americans plan to spend a record $5.9 billion to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, up from last year’s $5.3 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Over 149 million U.S. adults are expected to spend an average of $39.65 per person, up from last year’s $37.92. The holiday is most popular among individuals 18-24 years old, with 77 percent celebrating, but those 35-44 will be the biggest spenders at an average of $45.76.
According to the National Retail Federation, of those spending money for the holiday, 50% will purchase food, 41% will buy beverages, 31% will purchase apparel or accessories, 26% will spend money on decorations, and 16% will buy candy.
Enjoy the holiday, but please be safe. Have a great weekend!
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I would love to get in the festive mood for St. Pat Day But I Will Be Relaxing While I pack for this BIG MOVE !
This is our 17th wedding anniversary so we will be going to dinner, but we also plan on a fun day at a local park called Country in the Park.
My son is taken me out on St.Patrick Day Just getting out I was in this apt all week