PNC Bank calculates the Total Christmas Price Index (CPI) for the gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas, revealing a total cost of $49,263.47 in 2024, up 5.4% from last year. The breakdown shows significant price increases for items like geese-a-laying and pipers piping, while some gifts remain stable due to factors like stagnant wages and gold prices. The overall cost of the song, if every gift is repeated, would be $209,272.00 with a 3.6% price hike.
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Love Actually: 33 Things You Never Knew About The Festive Favourite
In Love Actually, the popular festive rom-com by Richard Curtis, surprising facts about the film have emerged: Keira Knightley and Thomas Brodie-Sangster had only a four-year age gap, Keira wore a hat to cover a massive spot, and Richard Curtis regretted the level of nudity in a scene. The cast included Curtis' family members, Olivia Olsen turned down record deals after singing in the film, and Laura Linney was personally asked to star. Hugh Grant...
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