Status: 18.12.2023, 14:13 PM
By: Clara Kistner
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If you want to put some money aside for the Christmas presents that will soon be due in the run-up to Christmas, you can easily save money in everyday life.
In many German households, even a smaller Christmas tree will probably have to suffice this Christmas. As the results of a recent survey by the consulting firm EY show, consumers want or need to hold back a little when it comes to giving gifts this year. As part of the study, 27 percent of the more than 1,000 German citizens stated that they plan significant restrictions on the purchase of gifts. Another 40 percent intend to make at least slight savings. However, if you already pay attention to money in the run-up to Christmas, you might win a euro or two for Christmas.
Cheaper through the pre-Christmas season: Save during Advent
If you want to put some money aside in everyday life, you can save money on grocery shopping with simple tips despite price increases in the supermarket. Inflation has also had a strong impact on energy costs in recent years. However, if you follow certain rules when heating, the utility bill will not be too high, even in the autumn and winter months.
An expensive cup of mulled wine or punch can also be treated to every now and then during the Advent season. But you should refrain from a daily visit to the Christmas market with a mulled wine break when saving. (Symbolic image) © Image Source/Imago
In addition, you may be tempted to avoid one or two not-quite-inexpensive temptations in winter, which you need to avoid when saving. Starting with regular café visits, paired with completely overpriced hot drinks. Various coffee houses and coffee shop chains offer limited coffee drinks in winter. If you arrange to meet for a cappuccino every now and then, nothing is lost. However, the daily chai latte on the way to work can also be mixed at home and transported in a to-go cup.
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And the Christmas market is also expensive. A steaming cup of mulled wine here, a hearty crêpe there and then a chocolate-covered fruit skewer – a leisurely stroll can quickly become expensive. Both mulled wine and children's punch are quick and much cheaper to prepare at home. And strolling through the Christmas market a little without buying anything will still get you into the Christmas spirit and for free.
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