Love this site! PNC is able to provide a snapshot of our current economy by pricing out each gift from “The Twelve Days of Christmas” year after year.
2017 cost is $34,558.00
A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE
$219.95
(+4.7%)
This gift's spike in price can be fully attributed to the Pear Tree's increase (+5.2% from $189.99 to $199.95), while the Partridge remained flat. The Pear Tree spiked due to increased cost of living for workers and limited supply of larger, more mature trees.
TWO TURTLE DOVES
$375.00
These birds had no love lost as prices remained steady, after a hefty increase of 29.3% in 2016.
THREE FRENCH HENS
$181.50
It’s been a quiet year for the French Hens. There was no change in their price or pecking order, due to steady supply and demand in the past year.
FOUR CALLING BIRDS
$599.96
It was business as usual this year for these feathered friends. Their price was unchanged, selling right at market value. No need to call for a discount to stimulate sales.
FIVE GOLD RINGS
$825.00
(+10%)
After five years with unchanged pricing, Gold Rings are shining bright, jumping up 10% since last year, due to increased demand and popularity. Ooo la la!
SIX GEESE-A-LAYING
$360.00
Despite a slight increase in food prices, geese just laid back this year as the goose market remained stable and their pricing, uneffected. In years past, the goose market had fluctuated due to the avian flu.
SEVEN SWANS-A-SWIMMING
$13,125.00
Although historically the most unpredictable gift of the bunch, the swans swam in a straight line in 2017, staying the same price as last year.
EIGHT MAIDS-A-MILKING
$58.00
The Maids-A-Milking are chugging along at the same price as last year, reflecting the stagnant federal minimum wage, which hasn't changed since 2009.
NINE LADIES DANCING
$7,552.84
Despite a growing economy and rising demand for dancers, dance companies did not raise wages (and thus, prices) for the fifth year in a row.
TEN LORDS-A-LEAPING
$5,618.90
(+2%)
The price to hire high-flying men to entertain your true love rose after two years of stagnant growth.
ELEVEN PIPERS PIPING
$2,708.40
No price increase in the pipeline for these musicians. After their wage increase last year for the first time since 2013, the cost to hire Pipers in 2017 remained the same.
TWELVE DRUMMERS DRUMMING
$2,934.10
The Drummers kept the beat steady with unchanged pricing after a much anticipated wage and price increase last year.
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*Some Previous totals according to
The PNC Christmas Price Index
| 2016 | $34,363.49 |
| 2015 | $34,130.99 |
| 2014 | $33,933.22 |
| 2008 | $26,036.21 |
| 2002 | $16,456.95 |
| 1994 | $22,119.06 |
| 1984 | $18,845.97 |
