What's the biggest Christmas waste of money?

MSE_Laura_F

In the interests of cutting down the Christmas shopping bill, what do you think is the biggest waste of money at Christmas?

Maybe you think presents for babies aren't worth it, or for toddlers and pets who'll only be interested in the box anyway. Or is there a Christmas dinner item that everyone hates but still gets served up every year in the name of tradition, only to be thrown in the bin on Boxing Day? How about excessive wrapping paper, cards?

Let us know your thoughts.

Pollycat

All of the above.
Plus:
Trolley loads of food that people will just throw away 2 days after Christmas.

wild666

Give money then the person can buy what they like when the January sales are on.

MSE_Kelvin

Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.

sarah1972

MSE_Kelvin said:

Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.

Lol I love dates 😂 

My biggest waste is advent calendars, got myself & my husband a Nivea one thinking at least we will use the stuff …… bored of it now and 3 lipstick balms each is a bit much 😀

Former_MSE_Rhiannon

MSE_Kelvin said:

Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.

WHAT I eat dates every day. If we weren't wfh I'd challenge you to a duel in the office 

MSE_Kelvin

MSE_Rhiannon said:

MSE_Kelvin said:

Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.

WHAT I eat dates every day. If we weren't wfh I'd challenge you to a duel in the office 

I've tried to like them, I really have - but they have the texture of greasy sand and my face goes weird when having to chew them.

MSE_Kelvin

Also: Advent calendars that don't have some sort of treat in them. You want me to open a little door and not get a chocolate/beer/diamond ring? Don't be silly.

Former_MSE_Rhiannon

Biggest Xmas wastes of money? Wrapping paper! Did you know I've a blog on Wrapping presents sustainably? and also Christmas jumpers. Here's a blog I prepared earlier... Cheap sustainable jumpers. Now if you'll excuse me, my boss wants a chat... probably about challenging other team members to duels...

Former_MSE_Rhiannon

MSE_Kelvin said:

MSE_Rhiannon said:

MSE_Kelvin said:

Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.

WHAT I eat dates every day. If we weren't wfh I'd challenge you to a duel in the office 

I've tried to like them, I really have - but they have the texture of greasy sand and my face goes weird when having to chew them.

What kind of dates have you been eating?! The £3 medjool dates from Asda are pretty decent normally, and if you can get the Tesco extra special selection it has medjool and another good date (zamli?) in. Don't pay full-price though, only get them on offer. This time of year, Aldi often have medjool dates, too, which are cheaper than Asda. If you've been eating cheap dates that don't taste like delicious caramel then I understand. Consider our duel cancelled  

Murphybear

MSE_Kelvin said:

MSE_Rhiannon said:

MSE_Kelvin said:

Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.

WHAT I eat dates every day. If we weren't wfh I'd challenge you to a duel in the office 

I've tried to like them, I really have - but they have the texture of greasy sand and my face goes weird when having to chew them.

Make a date and walnut cake with the leftover dates and walnuts.  Yummy