What I spend on Christmas: 'We have 21 gifts to buy... I estimate we'll spend around 3,000 on overall shopping'
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What I spend on Christmas: 'We have 21 gifts to buy... I estimate we'll spend around 3,000 on overall shopping'
"We're asking people around the country to break down their Christmas spending. First up is artist and interior designer Lana Dullaghan It's that time of year again when purse strings will be loosened and budgets will be stretched as households up and down the country splash out on gifts for loved ones as well as treats for themselves. But although Christmas only comes once a year, it can be expensive and all those little extras do add up."
"It's that time of year again when purse strings will be loosened and budgets will be stretched as households up and down the country splash out on gifts for loved ones as well as treats for themselves. But although Christmas only comes once a year, it can be expensive and all those little extras do add up."
People across the country are breaking down their Christmas spending, beginning with artist and interior designer Lana Dullaghan. The festive season prompts many households to loosen purse strings and stretch budgets as celebrations and gift-giving increase. Families and individuals commonly splash out on presents for loved ones and indulge in treats for themselves, including extras that often seem small at the time. Those accumulated extras and discretionary purchases can make the season notably expensive. As a result, households may experience strain on monthly finances, highlighting the value of budgeting, prioritizing essential expenses and tracking holiday spending.
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