In one year, increases of up to 20%. Consumers, increased the coverage decorations: "1 out of 3 waiver dinner."
"I like 'or crib?''. The father wondered obsessively Cupiello in the famous comedy by Eduardo De Filippo. I wonder what he would say at home Cupiello that now, in terms of price rises, do not save even the Christmas decorations, the ingredients of the dinner or traditional objects. Since Christmas tree: according to the consumer association Federconsumatori, in fact, the price of traditional trees grew in one year up to 20%. For a tree of average quality, about 2 meters high, for example, you have to pay about 48 €, 16% more than last year and 291% more than in 2001, when still paid in dollars. For a somewhat 'smaller (six feet), but high quality, the price can reach 59.90 €: 20% more in one year, 228% more than 8 years ago. This is not some small numbers: last year, according to Confagricoltura were sold 6.5 million trees. This year, nurseries Associates - explains Confagricoltura - in November showed a sharp decrease in orders, "it is feared a sharp drop." Confesercenti same music comes from: according to estimates by the professional year in the stores will sell some 2.1 million saplings (of which 1.1 false). Of the 19 million families who make the tree, in fact, only 5-6% will buy again. More generally, with the approaching holidays, show strong increases in all major Christmas items. "During eight years - said Federconsumatori - there have been incredible increases, with variations ranging between 72 and 554%." The balls decorated, for example, rose 14% on 2008 and 143% over 2001. It should not be better for the parcel tape (+17% on 2008 and +226% over 2001), the candle centerpieces (+5 and +72% respectively), the garland (+5% and +554%) and gift card (+15% and +130%). The solution then is to choose a Christmas 'minimal'. According to another association, Codacons, the trend will reduce bone purchase decorations and lights: spending families for these items will fall by 15%. With the classic 'grandmother's recipe', pull out the old decorations from the basement, recovering the synthetic tree, possibly balding, last year. And it saves even the dinner, a family of three, according to ADOC, will give up the typical meal of the tradition. Also because to put together the Christmas course you will spend, on average, 158 € (1.6% more than last year).
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