Christmas FAQs
ᐅ How can I save money this Christmas?
Christmas doesn't need to cost you a small fortune. Some of our top money saving tips include buying your Christmas gifts in the Black Friday sales and keeping your eyes peeled on clearance and sale sections for cheaper gifts ideas! Sign up to your favourite retailers newsletters so you're first to know if things go on sale and try to avoid overbuying this festive season.
ᐅ When’s the best time to buy Christmas gifts?
The best time to start Christmas shopping depends on what you’re buying. Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Friday 28th and Monday 2nd December 2024) offer some fantastic discounts on laptops, smartphones, televisions and home devices. But you might be more likely to nab an awesome deal on white goods on a different date, for example.
The best way to truly figure out the best time to buy is to know what you’re buying and track the price over time. Use websites like PriceSpy and CamelCamelCamel to monitor the price of your items and pounce when they’re at the lowest. Remember to check here for any voucher codes or offers to cut the costs of your festive shopping even further.
ᐅ When are the Christmas bank holidays 2023?
As Christmas Day falls on a Monday this year, that day will be a bank holiday. Boxing day on Thursday 26th December is also a bank holiday, meaning that most of us will get an extra day to celebrate Christmas and relax.
ᐅ What is the returns policy over the Christmas period?
Christmas returns vary from retailer to retailer, but many of the big stores allow extended returns until 31st January. You’ll need proof of purchase in the form of a receipt or gift receipt to get a full refund.
ᐅ When should I book trains for Christmas?
Advance rail tickets are made available 12 weeks before the travel date - that’ll be Friday 27th September if you’re travelling home on Friday 20th December. The golden rule of travelling by train is to buy train tickets as far in advance as possible - especially around Christmas time. With so many people scrambling to get back to their families for the festive season, ticket prices increase the longer you leave it. While it may require some forward planning, it’s certainly worth it to save money on train fares. Remember you can get 33% off rail fares with a Railcard too.
About Christmas and New Year
T’is the season to be jolly! Thousands of miles away at The North Pole, Santa Claus is limbering up for another year of festivities, gift giving and family joy. Meanwhile, frantic parents around Great Britain are gearing themselves up for the big day. With turkeys to be bought and Christmas decorations to be hung, it’s all too easy to leave the arduous task of battling the crowds in your town centre to the last minute.
This year, why not leave the chaos of Christmas shopping behind? Doing your festive shopping online is quick, easy and most importantly, crowd-free. Not to mention a whole lot cheaper with these epic Christmas offers and discount codes. Want a cracking deal on your Christmas dinner? Not a problem. Want to treat the whole family while sticking to your budget? Of course! Let’s make this year a little merrier and a whole lot cheaper.
By Matt Piqué, your Christmas and New Year Money Saving Editor
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How to do this Christmas on a budget
Decide who to buy for and how much you’re willing to spend
Planning a gift budget in advance is crucial to keep costs down. Set an amount per person and try not to overspend. Be realistic too - it’s worth remembering that kids aren’t brand snobs and will be just as happy with a couple of smaller Christmas toys. Remember that some retailers offer cheap gift wrap services too.
Pounce on good deals when you see them
Shop during Black Friday and Cyber Monday to take advantage of epic deals at all your favourite stores. With thousands of insane discounts across tech, games, beauty gifts, and stocking fillers it’s the perfect time to get your hands on some discounted Christmas presents.
Take advantage of loyalty card schemes
Cash in on points and rewards by signing up for retailer loyalty schemes. The likes of Boots, Tesco and Nectar at Sainsburys are good ones to get involved with to earn rewards for doing your festive shopping. Look out for extra point promotions in the run up to Christmas to maximise on savings.
Buy cheap gift cards online
If you haven’t heard of Card Yard before, where have you been? Discover thousands of gift cards for top retailers at a discounted price. With up to 30% off the card’s value it’s a super savvy way to treat your loved ones to a gift they’ll love.
Don’t overbuy food
Work out how much food you’ll need per person and be realistic. We’re all guilty of wanting to make a gloriously huge Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, but a lot of the time most of it goes uneaten. Save on food waste and spend less with a little planning beforehand.
Sign up to newsletters for your favourite retailers
Register to email updates for your favourite stores to be kept in the loop about deals and promotions. It takes just a couple of seconds and could mean huge savings on the gifts you’re buying.
Save even more with discount codes
Explore Savoo’s Christmas deals and discount codes to cut the costs of this year’s celebrations. Discover insane discounts throughout the festive season at retailers like Argos, John Lewis, Footasylum and Smyths Toys right here. Plus look out for deals at Tesco, Sainsbury’s Morrisons and Asda to cut the costs of food, drink and festive treats.
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CHRISTMAS hosts – pay heed! The festive season creeps up faster than we expect. It’s nearly time to deck your halls as friends and family will soon turn up and need feeding and watering. With any big event planning ahead is key to saving time and money, so read on for the top tips for hosting Christmas on a budget.