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Last updated: December 2024

Christmas on a budget

Christmas is about more than just the presents — it’s about spending time with the people you love, and it shouldn’t cost you the earth. But trying to keep costs down can be difficult and overwhelming, so Citizen Advice National have put together their top tips for having the perfect Christmas on a budget.

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