] NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - A partridge in a pear tree and
] five golden rings may be a bargain this year, but the
] price for seven swans a-swimming has gone through the
] roof, driving up the cost of the 12 days of Christmas by
] a record amount, according to an estimated cost of the
] holiday carol's shopping list.

The real economic indicator :)

Cost for 12 Days of Christmas shopping list up 19% to $65K