With the Christmas countdown now moving into the final mad dash, some people will be making one last ditch effort to make sure everything is in place for the big day.
If you have left it to the last minute, this is a list of the cheapest and most expensive Christmas dinners. This year has seen people in Manchester and across the UK hit by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Whether it's a slow year for the Christmas Markets, or 'Mad Friday' being anything but, the impression is that people are being more careful with their spending this year.
With that in mind, and with the seemingly endless list of expenses the festive period brings, saving a few pounds on the food might be a good way to keep costs down, or at least not as high.
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