Massachusetts Residents to Spend 6% More on the Holidays – Wanna See the $$$ Total?

A friend of mine posted a photo on social today of a big box store who's already stocking and hocking Valentine's Day decorations and products. No, no, and no way. Hallmark is waiting in the bushes, stalking our holiday good times, ready to pounce! But not yet because I have holiday stats to make you merry! (Actually, the dollar total that the average Massachusetts resident is spending on the holidays this year is probably not going to make you very merry but I digress.)

The elfish team at Scholaroo looked at 10 years of past data from each of the 50 states and combined that with holiday projections for Holiday 2023 to determine ballpark how much residents from each state will be spending on the holidays this year.

Surprisingly the study showed that Mississippi residents will spend the most on the holidays this year. Mississippi is one of the poorest states in America - BUT - they're still strong with the holiday spirit and opening their wallets to unleash some holiday cheer. Massachusetts finished over 6% above the national average as far as this year's holiday spending goes. Are you ready for the number? You want to see what the average Massachusetts resident will spend on the holidays this year? Ok. Hold on to your Christmas bonnet...

The average person in Massachusetts will spend $1,293.88 on the holidays this year. Personally speaking, that next paycheck can't come soon enough. It also makes me wonder how much Santa spends every year because if the average person spends almost $1,300 I don't even want to see his yearly all-in receipt! (Actually to be honest I'd love to sneak a peek at that. LOL)

Let's keep that Christmas content coming!! Curious which Massachusetts towns are most likely to get themselves a White Christmas this year? We know! Hit play on the YouTube video below to set the mood while you look for your town below:

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas in Massachusetts, here's a handful of towns where it might actually happen.

I'm hoping my town makes the list. Sure, it's cliche, but there's a certain magic to when it snows on Christmas Eve and you wake up to a soft blanket of white on Christmas morning. We've seen that scene come to life in countless holiday films, and of course the concept was immortalized way back in 1954. But even before that, many of us privileged enough to live in snowy climes have always secretly hoped for Christmas snow.

The team at BetMassachusetts recently polled adults across America, asking them if they're hoping for a white Christmas this year. Nationwide, 59% of Americans said they're hopeful that their Christmas will be white. Here in Massachusetts, 63% of residents polled want a white Christmas. To be honest, I'm surprised that number isn't higher. But that's just how the numbers broke down this time.

So how the hell did they come up with this list? They looked at climate data, of course! "Between 1991 and 2020, weather data from Climate.gov shows how often each state has received at least 1 inch of snow on December 25^th, highlighting the probability of a white Christmas." So you take that data, put together your prognostications, and voila: a white Christmas list.

Of course, I'm focusing on Massachusetts. So take a look and see if your town made the Top 10 and what the odds are that you'll get a white Christmas there. And while we're on the subject, don't forget our Wicked Holiday Guide, chock-full of festive things to do in and around the Boston area this holiday season, as well as fun holiday traditions, cocktails, and recipes. And cocktails. Did we mention the cocktails?

Odds of having a white Christmas: 42.8%

Secretly, I hope the snow spills over into neighboring Wakefield, the town I grew up in. Because the common always looks so pretty when it snows around Christmas.

Odds of having a white Christmas: 44.6%

Don't worry: the flea market is closed for Christmas, so it won't get snowed out or anything.

Odds of having a white Christmas: 47%

Where the heck is Ware? I know where it is! I deejayed a wedding there years ago. Lovely town.

Odds of having a white Christmas: 47%

Hell yeah, Bedford! Kick some of that Christmas snow over to Lexington and Woburn while you're at it!

Odds of having a white Christmas: 47.4%

Say it out loud: SUNDERLAND! Doesn't it just sound festive?

Odds of having a white Christmas: 50.5%

I feel like I once cut down my own Christmas tree in Groveland a million years ago. No, wait: it was Georgetown.

Odds of having a white Christmas: 53.9%

Now we're up over the 50% mark. Now things are starting to get serious. Time to crack a local beer.

Odds of having a white Christmas: 62.3%

You're seeing the trend here, right? The further west you are, the better your chances.

Odds of having a white Christmas: 68.5%

Can't we just round this one up to 69% to make it funnier?

Odds of having a white Christmas: 73%

Close to a 3 out of 4 chance they'll get Christmas snow? I like those odds!