Americans Spend Billions on Holiday Decorations

Americans spend a lot of money on holiday decorations every year.

They buy real and artificial Christmas trees, lights, poinsettias, and other ornaments.

Some people spend a lot of money to make their homes look extra festive with lights and animatronic characters.

All these decorations use a lot of electricity and sometimes cause injuries.

The history of holiday decorations goes back to ancient times, but many modern decorations started in the 19th century.

Christmas lights were invented after Thomas Edison created the light bulb.

Some decorations come from China, and new tariffs have made them more expensive.

Even though people say they might spend less, a lot of Americans still shop for holiday items.