A Holiday on a Budget: Amazon Offers Thanksgiving Dinner for $25

Online retailer Amazon has launched a promotion – a full Thanksgiving dinner for five people for just $25. Orders are accepted from Wednesday, November 12, until the holiday itself, November 27. The publication shared details of the promotion. People.

The treat list includes an 8-pound (about 3,6 kg) frozen Butterball turkey, flaky buns, and a selection of prepared side dishes: turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. A choice of holiday pie is also included—pecan, pumpkin, or sweet potato.

In addition to the basic set, shoppers will be able to purchase other holiday products at reduced prices, including fruits, vegetables, wine, and baking ingredients.

Amazon isn't the only company helping families save money this season.

On October 21, Walmart's CEO announced that the chain was offering its "Thanksgiving Holiday Savings Bundle" for the third time. This year, it serves 10 people, costs less than $40, and includes more than 20 items—fresh vegetables (potatoes, cranberries, baby carrots), prepared foods (pie crusts, boxed mac and cheese), canned goods, and a 13,5-pound (6,1 kg) Butterball turkey.

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Meanwhile, this year's holiday table could be more expensive than usual: according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the U.S. turkey population has reached its lowest level in nearly 40 years.

The AFBF reports that the nation's turkey population will decline to about 195 million in 2025—a four-decade low and about 3% lower than the 2024 estimate.

The decline in the population is due to the spread of bird flu and respiratory diseases, which have killed millions of birds.