Shoppers told 'wait before you buy' in 2025 Christmas alert to save money

A consumer expert is advising shoppers to delay purchasing certain Christmas gifts until closer to the holiday season in 2025 to save money. Helen, a consumer journalist, shared this tip on TikTok, suggesting that shoppers wait for beauty advent calendars, and potentially other types like food, clothing, or jewelry, to go on sale. The idea is to buy these discounted advent calendars and then repurpose the individual items within them as stocking fillers or small gifts for multiple people. Beyond advent calendars, Helen also suggested alternative ways to approach gift-giving to reduce expenses. She encouraged people to discuss lowering spending with friends and family, perhaps by agreeing to only buy gifts for children, or by organizing a group fundraising event or voluntary work activity as a collective gift. She also recommended looking for or organizing local craft days or gift exchanges. Additionally, creating handmade vouchers for tasks or services, such as offering to do chores or share skills, can be a thoughtful and cost-effective gift. The article notes ... download the app to read more