Have you budgeted everything for buying Christmas gifts for the holidays this year? Are you good-to-go with parsing monies for everyone on your list? If so, good for you.

Question is, how much are you spending? Because your neighbors are spending an absolute pile of cash on gifts. Let's see how you measure up.

Hol' up. Exactly how much money are people spending on Christmas this year?

Well, that's the rub. It's a lot. Probably close to what you're thinking. According to Google AI, the average American is planning on spending approximately $1,107 this year on Christmas presents for friends and family.

That's correct. Four. Expensive. Digits.

Maybe your budget is less. Maybe it's more. But most folks are spending around a grand on gifts this year. That means, the total spending on Christmas 2025 for Americans, total, is around one trillion dollars. A TRILLION.

What's your budget looking like this year? Chime in.

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Looking for stocking stuffers for your loved ones in Idaho? First of all, you're sweet. We like you.

Here's a list that we think is pretty cute and doable for anyone on your list! Not super expensive, but definitely thoughtful.

Stocking Stuffer Christmas Gift Ideas for People in Boise

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Would you like to show some love for your local postal worker who's delivering all those gifts, just like Santa Clause himself? We got you.

If you've got just a few extra dollars sitting around, we've compiled a list of cute little gifts that'll absolutely brighten your delivery person's day, and maybe even holiday season!

Gift Ideas That Are Under $20 For Your Postal Worker

These gloves are priced at $19.99 on Amazon.

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