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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Clea Skopeliti

HISTORICAL FACTS: Secret santa and diy crackers readers festive money saving tips - Caught on Camera

Wrapped Christmas presents with string and scissors
‘We’ve made a pact to only buy books from charity shops. If anything, this makes the secret challenge of finding something special that little bit more fun!’ Photograph: Cavan Images/Alamy

From secret Santa to adapting your Christmas meal’s centrepiece, there are many ways to make celebrating the holiday more affordable as budgets are squeezed.

Here, six readers in the UK share their tips on how they’ll be keeping costs down this year while still getting into the festive spirit.

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