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Holiday Shopping Quiz

Do you know the best ways to navigate the nation’s holiday season shopping spree?


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Question 1 of 9

How much have chocolate prices increased this year?

Chocolate prices are roughly 8 percent higher than last year, according to research from the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute.

Question 2 of 9

What’s the best reason to arrive early at stores on Black Friday?

You don’t always get the lowest price at 12:01 a.m. on Black Friday. But if you’re worried about getting the hottest toys or game consoles, you probably should be one of those people pressed against the door at midnight. 

Question 3 of 9

When is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday is also the end of Cyber Week, which stretches from Thanksgiving (Nov. 26 this year) through Nov. 30. Online shopping, and not just electronics, is the focus of Cyber Monday.​

Question 4 of 9

When do you get the best deals on computers?

Retailers don’t want electronics taking up shelf space after the sales, and you often can get even better deals if you wait until December.

Question 5 of 9

Which of these stores are open on Thanksgiving?

Many major retailers used to be open on Turkey Day, but the COVID-19 pandemic shut the doors on that tradition.

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Question 6 of 9

Which of these stores are starting their big sales before Black Friday?

For some stores, Cyber Week is turning into Cyber Several Weeks. Target’s Deal of the Day runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, for example, and Sam’s Club will start its holiday deals in early November, with more sales throughout the season.

Question 7 of 9

Which of these is not a site for tracking prices?

Price-tracking apps are a good way to see if that item on sale is really a bargain.

Question 8 of 9

Which is the biggest online holiday shopping day?

It’s a lot easier to have stuff delivered to you than trekking to a store. Shoppers spent $14.25 billion online on Cyber Monday last year, according to Adobe Analytics. They spent $11.8 billion online on Black Friday.

Question 9 of 9

What online shopping categories do people spend the most money on during the holiday season?

Electronics brings in the most money — a whopping $49.8 billion, according to projections by Adobe. Apparel runs second, with $40.7 billion. Groceries are in third place, with $13.3 billion in online sales.

Bonus

Who was the first host of The Price Is Right?

Cullen, the show’s original host, was succeeded by Barker in a revamped version in 1972. Stand-up comic Carey took over for Barker in 2007.​

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