I saved £86 on Christmas dinner by ‘downshifting’ – I bought just as much as usual, with Champagne & all the trimmings

SUN writer Clare joined the canny shoppers who reduce festive grocery bills by dropping to cheaper brands.

“The big Christmas shop” – four words that strike fear into households across the UK.

Wayne PerrySun writer Clare O’Reilly joined the canny shoppers who reduce festive grocery bills by dropping to cheaper brands[/caption] GettyThe average family forks out £267.70 on food and drink for Christmas[/caption]

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