Christmas costs: Saving and buying in advance, Secret Santa for the adults and regifting early presents are among readers' money-saving recommendations. Photograph: Chris MaddaloniTop tips to spend less at Christmas are 10 a penny but that did not stop us asking readers to share their wisdom. “If you receive presents early and you have to give presents to others later, regift some of them instead of spending money on buying other presents,” wrote John Toohey. I’m buying a little every week.”Orna Richella reminded us to “check out the best-before dates when you are buying food for the period. So they are the tips from readers, some are good and some are miserable – and, yes, we are looking at you, Tony Clayton-Lea.
