American families are finding some relief this holiday season as the average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner has decreased for the third year in a row.
The price for a “classic” holiday meal for ten people has dropped to $55.18 in 2025, down 5 percent from 2024.
This marks the lowest cost since 2021 and signals that targeted agricultural policy, supply chain reforms, and energy independence efforts may finally be easing burdens for working-class Americans.
The biggest drop in cost comes from the star of the table—turkey. A 16-pound bird saw a 16.3 percent price decline from 2024, contributing most significantly to the overall reduction in the total dinner cost.
While the wholesale price for fresh turkey is higher than last year, grocery stores are aggressively running Thanksgiving deals to draw shoppers back to turkey, resulting in lower retail prices for holiday birds.
Some retailers have even highlighted Thanksgiving baskets priced at under $4 per person by using store-brand substitutions and adjusted ingredient lists, reflecting broader efforts to keep meals affordable.
Federation president Zippy Duvall warned, however, that food costs remain a concern for many families.
He noted the loss of 15,000 family farms over the past year and pointed to historically low crop prices, high supply costs, and ongoing trade uncertainty as key challenges facing American agriculture.
Not every item on the table is cheaper. Frozen peas jumped 17.2 percent, sweet potatoes rose 37 percent, and a fresh vegetable tray spiked 61.3 percent from last year.
Even with those increases, markdowns on staples like stuffing and dinner rolls—driven by improved wheat prices and retailer incentives—bring the total cost lower overall.
This decline follows years when Thanksgiving dinners were roughly 13 percent more expensive than pre-pandemic levels during Trump’s first term. The latest numbers show a welcome shift toward stabilization.
The broader trend is unmistakable: costs are leveling out.
This reflects a renewed emphasis on market-driven solutions, agricultural revitalization, and energy policies designed to lower transportation and fertilizer expenses.
In contrast to the inflation and food price instability seen under Joe Biden, the current downward trend shows the impact of an administration prioritizing domestic production and deregulation.
From a political standpoint, the data speaks for itself. Strategic deregulation and economic pragmatism continue to outperform centralized, bureaucratic policymaking.
The world of royalty and millions of fans across the globe have been left shaken after unconfirmed reports surfaced suggesting that Prince Harry recently received a devastating medical diagnosis that has left him and those close to him “absolutely stunned.”
According to an anonymous royal insider cited by multiple online sources, the Duke of Sussex was reportedly given grave news during a private consultation with a specialist in California. The most shocking part of the alleged conversation? A chilling remark made by the doctor:
“You’ll soon be reunited with your mother.”
The quote — whether metaphorical or literal — has sent social media into a frenzy, triggering waves of concern, speculation, and heartbreak from royal watchers and mental health advocates alike.
The idea of Prince Harry being “reunited with his mother,” Princess Diana, who tragically died in 1997, evokes powerful emotions. For years, Harry has spoken openly about how her death left him emotionally wounded, shaping his decisions, including stepping back from royal duties to prioritize mental health and family.
So what does this latest report actually mean?
While no official diagnosis or confirmation has come from Prince Harry’s representatives or Buckingham Palace, online rumors suggest the Prince may be facing a
serious neurological or cardiac condition. Some speculate that the doctor’s words may not refer to a terminal illness but rather reflect the deep emotional trauma Harry still carries.
Mental health professionals have offered their own interpretations, warning that such a phrase — if truly spoken — could be a sign of
severe psychological distress, perhaps even suicidal ideation. Dr. Emily Norwood, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, said, “If these words were directed at Harry, the concern wouldn’t just be physical — it could suggest an emotional collapse triggered by unresolved grief.”
The news comes at a time when Prince Harry has already been under enormous pressure. His strained relationship with the royal family, the ongoing public scrutiny, and the burden of maintaining his and Meghan’s life in the U.S. have all taken a visible toll.
Public reaction has been swift and emotional. Thousands have taken to social media under the hashtag #WeStandWithHarry, urging compassion and hoping the story is either false or taken out of context. One user wrote,
“He lost his mother too soon. We can’t lose him too. Someone please make sure he’s okay.”
Meanwhile, close friends of the Duke have reportedly rallied around him. Meghan Markle, ever his protective partner, is said to be “closely monitoring the situation” and prioritizing Harry’s well-being above all else.
Whether the doctor’s haunting words were a medical prognosis, a metaphor, or just a tragic misunderstanding, one thing is clear: Prince Harry is still living in the long shadow of Princess Diana’s death
, and the world is once again reminded that behind the crown lies a man still navigating unimaginable pain.