According to the latest research, over half of us have already begun our Christmas shopping. Three quarters of those who have already begun to buy Christmas presents have said that the early start to their shopping is in an attempt to spread the cost of Christmas.

The research has also shown that the amount spent on presents is set to fall this year with a third of shoppers saying they are planning to spend considerably less than last year, and 80 percent of people looking to spend less than £250. In 2008, the average spend was £320 per person.  Read more... (167 words, estimated 40 secs reading time)