Americans continue to spend more on holiday gift-giving. A 10-year comparison, in billions of dollars:

Category 1995 2005

Electronics $19.8 $31.7

Appliances, TVs, cameras $13.9 $26.4

Computers, software $5.9 $5.5

Clothing and accessories $40.5 $61.9

Sporting goods, books, music $20.6 $26.6

General merchandise $92.1 $155

Sources: U.S. Department of Commerce; International Council of Shopping Centers