To save money during Christmas time, set a budget. Before the season, make a list of all your holiday festivities, gifts, and cooking. Calculate the costs to learn how much money you need to save. When it comes time to buy, look for sales, and shop at discount stores. Dollar stores are good places to buy wrapping materials. Further savings can be had if you decline to participate in white elephant gift exchanges. For decorations, consider making your own, or just cut back on quantity. Additionally, an artificial tree will cost less than buying a live tree every year.
Key Takeaways:
- You save on Christmas spending by starting to plan early. Finding deals earlier in the year and making a budget can reduce costs by a lot.
- You can opt to buy a cheap artificial tree. You can say no to random gift exchanges.
- If you want to save on a friend’s gifts, you can do a gift exchange and set a price limit so everyone feels comfortable.
“Most important, though, is setting a budget that can really help with spending less and preparing you for the upcoming Christmas season.”
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