Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we cherish most, such as friends and family. Last year, Americans spent billions preparing for Thanksgiving.
It's also the start of the holiday seasons with consumers spending more than $6.2 billion on Black Friday shopping in 2018.
WalletHub, a personal finance website, took a look at how Thanksgiving began and how it has evolved over time. The infographic below has Thanksgiving facts and figures, from how much we spend to how much we eat:
Source: WalletHub
