The average person will buy this many gifts this year for the holidays

The average person will buy this many gifts this year for the holidays. This year the holidays may look a little different but according to a survey the average person will buy 53 gifts this year to give to their loved ones.

Holiday spending can be separated into three major categories:

1. Money spent on gifts for relatives, friends, and colleagues
2. Greeting cards and decorations
3. A big chunk of the holiday budget goes for food