From presents to hosting, the earlier you get your plans in order, the less it will cost you come December

It’s never too early to start buying non-perishables and stocking fillers. Photo: Getty

It’s never too early to start buying non-perishables and stocking fillers. Photo: Getty

With supermarkets already stock-piling pumpkins and trick-or-treat bags, the last thing you want to hear about is that other, infinitely more expensive, celebration.

But in just 14 weeks a fat chap in a red suit will be dropping by, and that’s just Uncle Dave expecting turkey with all the trimmings.