It can be easy to feel like a Grinch at the grotto, especially with the soaring prices; and Elf on the Shelf can make you turn to the mulled wine early. It seems like every year brings a new cost to the festivities for families.

But how can parents treat their kids at Christmas without grumbling "Bah humbug"?

Author and award-winning budget blogger Becky Goddard Hill joins Karyn Fleeting, aka Miss Thrifty, on our money-saving podcast.

From creating new traditions to DIY gifts, Becky argues that you do not need expensive trips to Santa's grotto or Christmas Eve boxes full to the brim to make Christmas special for your children.

You can check out Becky's blog here: https://family-budgeting.co.uk/

Christmas on a Budget is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News. It is presented by Karyn Fleeting, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.