Christmas Shopping started yet?

Interesting info from the email I get from Jaffe Communications every day, called "The Morning Briefing."   For more information on Jaffe Communications, go to their website at www.jaffecom.com 

STATEWIDE - The National Retail Federation would like to politely remind you that Christmas is less than two months away. And, the federation would like to know, have you spent $704.18 yet? That's how much you are expected to shell out - slightly down from $718.98 last year - on gifts. Here's what is expected: You'll spend $403.26 on the kiddies, parents and other family members. You'll spend an average of $68.23 on friends, $21.06 on co-workers, and $23.39 on the family pet. The federation also thinks you will shell out $46.73 in decorations, $26.52 in greeting cards, $96.75 in candy and food and $18.23 in flowers. Have you spent the money yet? Huh? No? Why not? -- Jaffe Communications