
China: Mother’s Day
(New York, NY) — Americans are expected to spend 24-billion-dollars on Father’s Day this years That would be a record amount, according to the National Retail Federation, up more than seven percent from last year. Three out of every four people surveyed said they planned to celebrate the event in some way, this year on June 15th. Average spending is expected to come in at just under 200 dollars.
Hallmark says Father’s Day is the fourth most popular occasion to send greeting cards. The most popular Father’s Day gifts are meals out in restaurants, clothing and yes, ties still makes the top five dad’s day list.
Moms are still way more revered though.
The National Retail Federation says about eight-out-of-ten adults celebrated this past Mother’s Day in May, and spent on average 250 dollars on their moms. That was up over five dollars from last year. Flowers, cards and meals out were the biggest gifts.