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MSE Poll: Are you spending more, less or the same on Christmas this year?

MSE_Daniel
MSE_Daniel Posts: 126 Community Admin
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edited 10 December at 11:33AM in Community Noticeboard

With the festive season in full swing, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs – but others might be finding ways to cut back or keep things steady. From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up.

We’d love to know how you think your spending for this Christmas compares to last year. 

Are you splashing out a little more, tightening the belt, or keeping things about the same? Cast your vote in the poll and join the discussion with your tips and experiences!


MSE Poll: Are you spending more, less or the same on Christmas this year? 18 votes

More than last year
5% 1 vote
A little more than last year
0% 0 votes
About the same
44% 8 votes
A little less than last year
11% 2 votes
Far less than last year
27% 5 votes
Bah, humbug!
11% 2 votes

Comments

  • ButterCheese
    ButterCheese Posts: 768 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary 500 Posts Name Dropper
    We spending the same amount on relatives as we always did, and we'd buy the same amount of food and drink.  But as prices have gone up, we'll be paying more.  But we are not proactively spending more
  • twopenny
    twopenny Posts: 8,175 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    The prices have gone astronomical so decided to make do with what I've got.
    It's got silly now.
    In fact I've noticed quite a shift in what people are doing and the amount of pre Christmas display around here.

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