With six weeks to go, Sophie Gallagher asks the experts how to get ahead and reduce the pressure
Christmas is only 49 days away . Although the temperature is still fairly warm and we’ve just put away the Halloween decorations, the battle of the festive TV adverts began this week as Greggs wheeled out none other than Nigella Lawson, M&S paired up with Dawn French for another year of Christmas comedy, and Waitrose even hired a cinema to premiere their advert .that their mental health takes a “nosedive” over Christmas, due to pressures including money and keeping others happy.
So which are open now for booking? Consumer expert Which? says that in terms of major supermarkets, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Ocado and Waitrose have opened to all customers. For Tesco customers, those with a click-and-collect pass can book from 5 November, and everyone else opens on 12 November. And If you are an Ocado Smart Pass member you can get free delivery if you sign up before 30 November.
And if you are set on buying gifts – consider buying secondhand, buying in charity shops, or apps like Vinted. “There are some great bargains in the shops right now, and many items such as bottles of drink and snacks will easily last If you are going to be buying items for people then it is worth remembering that Black Friday – and the opportunity for discounted items – falls on 29 November 2024.Between now and Christmas, most people on a monthly salary have got, at most, two more pay days to spread the load of Christmas spending. This might feel daunting but it gives you more options than waiting till December.
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