What are your tips to save money over the Christmas period?
Meanwhile Andrew Mason in Newcastle will be making a nativity set.
"I'll give a different character to each member of the family. Then on Christmas Eve everyone has to bring their person. It's meaningful and cheap." The family will still be playing fun games and telling bad jokes, but he says there will be fewer snacks at Christmas dinner this year.Image source,Susan Killick lives in South Tonbridge with her sister. Christmas will be harder than ever for people in their area so they've started organising a festive meal in their local community centre. Already, they've gathered some food from their local church food bank larder.
Anyone is welcome, Susan says, and she has informed the Samaritans to send anyone feeling lonely on Christmas Day to come to their community centre for food and company. She might be retired, but she doesn't like to sit down and do nothing for too long. There's also an added benefit of being out of the house on Christmas Day for the sisters:What tips for a cheaper Christmas can you share? How are you spending Christmas differently? Share your experiences by emailingPlease include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist.
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