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The Cost of a Thanksgiving Dinner 2011

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Relish Tray of Carrots & Celery

2011 Cost: 76 cents

Give your guests something to munch on while the turkey is in the oven. The average cost of a relish tray of carrots and celery fell a penny to 76 cents this year.

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Relish Tray of Carrots & Celery

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The Cost of a Thanksgiving Dinner 2011