As it’s revealed that the average family will spend between £530 and £682 on gifts, decorations food and drink this Christmas period, with parents admitting that they are planning to spend more on their children’s presents than they did last year, we have looked into the importance of budgeting your festive finances. With the countdown to Christmas upon us, this video features vox pops with Christmas shoppers and an interview with a financial expert who gives his advice on how families can look after their Christmas finances and keep an eye on their budget during one of the most financially demanding months of the year.