This year, let’s rewrite the song together. These are the twelve debts of Christmas: funny but familiar spending traps, and practical ways to step around them so your finances end the season smiling, not sulking.
Christmas is looming on the horizon, and this means many of us will be getting prepared for the festive period, and trying to prepare for all the obligations and costs that come with it. One of the biggest challenges modern households face is the expense that is related to Christmas, and one of the key aspects of the day that we all want to make sure is just right is Christmas dinner.
There’s a lot to pay for during the holiday period, from gifts to outfits to ingredients for the perfect roast dinner. As such, it is hardly surprising that “3 million people across the UK feel financial pressures make Christmas less enjoyable,” a figure that will likely rise in 2024 amid the cost of living crisis.
However, there are plenty of ways in which you can do Christmas on a budget – while still having plenty of fun!
If you’re planning a cheaper Christmas this year and are looking for ways to cut your spending, our guide can help. It’s packed with 40 simple tips to help you get organised, shop smarter and manage Christmas on a budget.
Yes, we know that Christmas isn’t about presents and giving, it’s about family and being with the people we love, but most people enjoy the giving (and receiving!) of presents too. Planning the money you have to spend is important if you are a) not going to overspend and b) have enough for what you need. If you saved a little each week after last Christmas, you might have a pot saved up.
