Friday, December 24, 2010

Christmas by the Numbers

Here are some interesting little tidbits you might enjoy. Christmas by the numbers:

  • The U.S. Postal Service will deliver over 16 billion cards, letters and packages between December 1st and Christmas Day.

  • Pre-cut Christmas trees account for 78% of all trees purchased in the United States. The rest are sold to people who cut their own trees.

  • About 44% of all Americans feel they spend too much on Christmas gifts.

  • The average Christmas trip is 275 miles for those traveling to be with loved ones on the holiday.

  • Retail stores take in about 15% of their total year's sales in December. For jewelry stores, that percentage rises to 24%.

*Source: U.S. Census Bureau

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe and enjoy your loved ones. Happy holidays!

Marianne Backstone-Tabner, your connection to Boston Northwest, Cape Cod and the Islands

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Marianne Blackstone Tabner has been serving the Acton/ Boxborough School and surrounding communities as a resident of Acton and parent volunteer for the last 18 years. She has also served as a Realtor for the last 14 years in these same communities. Marianne is Certified as a Buyer Representative,(CBR) and has received her GREEN designation. Currently she is working toward her BROKER License and obtaining designations in (CIPS) Certified International Property Specialist and (CRS) Certified Residential Specialist. Marianne holds a B.S. in education, is dual certified in elementary Ed and Special Education. Marianne's personable and intuitive nature with people has made her a natural leader in the real estate industry for over 14 years. Marianne’s energy, honesty and enthusiasm are contagious as she always gets “the job done” for you. Marianne was awarded the #1 Realtor both in listings and sales of real estate in 2007 in Acton/Boxboro communities and # 1 Realtor in the Carlson Real Estate office that same year. See the article on her website.