Every year I save money on Christmas by shopping a year ahead in the Boxing Day sales - these are the bargains I'm snapping up
We might still be in the midst of Christmas 2024, but my trick for big savings next year is to start shopping now


I've been covering all the major shopping sales events for over four years, and in that time I've discovered the best hack for saving money at Christmas is to start shopping a year ahead in the Boxing Day sales.
It might sound a little extra, looking ahead to next year's Christmas when there's still turkey leftover from this year. However, every year, when looking through the best Boxing Day home deals, the biggest savings I find are nearly always on Christmas decorations that retailers haven't been able to shift before the 25th.
Whether you are looking to save money on big-ticket items like the best artificial Christmas tree, or cutting small costs by stocking up on bargain wrapping paper, shopping for Christmas now (or in January) could half the amount you spend on Christmas 2025.
I've already looked at all the Christmas supplies on sale this Boxing Day, and these are the ones I'm planning to stock up on ready for next year.
Christmas decoration sales
- Argos: big savings on Habitat Christmas decorations and trees
- Dunelm: Save on Christmas bedding and tableware
- Lights4fun: 50% off Christmas lights
- John Lewis: Save Christmas tree decorations and festive cards
- The White Company: 30% of super stylish wreaths and garlands
- B&Q: low prices on Christmas storage and decorations
Buy now or regret later
Storing baubles can be a tricky business and while there's plenty of debate around how to store Christmas decorations best, at just £3 thanks to the Argos sale, I think this box might be worth a try.
These solar-powered fairy lights are reduced by 30% and are a great investment with £20 knocked off the RRP. They're not just for Christmas but can be used to brighten up your home in January too.
Every little helps when spreading the cost of Christmas, that's why I always take the opportunity to restock my wrapping paper stash with sets like this one from M&S in the Boxing Day sales.
If you're shopping ahead, then get 50% off this stunning faux wreath and save it up for next year's door decor. Featuring mistletoe and a natural twig frame, it has the quiet luxury look that everyone's been loving for their Christmas displays.
I love a fun bauble on our Christmas tree - and who doesn't love a macaroon, whether that's in a Christmas bauble form or an edible one. And this H&M set of four macaroon-shaped baubles will look just as pretty and adorable on your tree next year.
Spreading the festive cheer through the house onto everything from the bed to the sofa is something I enjoy every Christmas. And this Christmas cushion from John Lewis will let me do just that but in a very stylish way - I think it's giving Scandi Christmas vibes.
In my opinion it's never to early to start shopping for Christmas, especially if it means spreading the cost over the year and making some serious savings to spend of gifts for your loved ones next year.
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Rebecca Knight has been the Deputy Editor on the Ideal Home Website since 2022. She graduated with a Masters degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London in 2018, before starting her journalism career as a staff writer on women's weekly magazines. She fell into the world of homes and interiors after joining the Ideal Home website team in 2019 as a Digital Writer. In 2020 she moved into position of Homes News Editor working across Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc and Ideal Home covering everything from the latest viral cleaning hack to the next big interior trend.
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