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Are You Celebrating Valentine's Day?

CBS News says 60 percent of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday.

A CBS News report says 60 percent of people plan to celebrate Valentine's Day this year. 

That number comes from the National Retail Federation, which says the average consumer will spend $130, with 51 percent gifting candy, 36.6 percent buying flowers and 19.7 percent springing for jewelry — $4.4 billion worth. 

 

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The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association that represents retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries abroad, estimates total Valentine's Day spending on cards and gifts this year at $18.6 billion — with consumers spending $10.5 billion on a significant other, almost $3.8 billion on gifts for other family members and even $815 million on pets.

Be sure to check out the Fort Bragg Patch for gift ideas or dinner ideas for the big night.

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Are you part of the 60 percent who plan to celebrate Valentine's Day this year? If so, who's on your list to shop for and what will you be giving? Tell us in comments below. 

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