WALTHAM, Mass. — It just doesn’t get much bigger than this at the supermarket: the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
At Market Basket in Waltham, every register was open, every cashier busy -- shoppers taking advantage of a day off to get ready for the feast.
“We pulled in and had to park a little further away than normal,” said Tom Song. “But it’s okay. It’s usually pretty busy on Sunday.”
“I appreciate everyone working here so much,” said another shopper. “It must be crazy.”
What’s not too crazy this year are prices. The American Farm Bureau Federation reports that Thanksgiving this year will cost slightly less than last year -- with about an even balance of items more and less expensive.
Consumers will pay less this year for turkeys, sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery. Items cosing more: eggs, rolls, fresh cranberries, and cubed stuffing.
Overall, the price of Thanksgiving still exceeds what consumers paid before the pandemic.
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