Family & Relationships guide

Plan a calm, affordable family Christmas

Set a festive budget, share out the planning and avoid last-minute stress, so the whole family enjoys Christmas without debt in January.

Estimated time: 30–60 minutesUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide from late September onwards, when there is still time to spread costs. Have your household budget, a calendar and a list of people you usually buy for.

Step by step

  1. Agree a total budget

    Decide together what you can afford for gifts, food, travel and events, based on money you have or can save before December. Avoid relying on credit you cannot clear quickly.

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