Sydney man who spends $800 on Christmas spread reveals hack

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From stockpiling to bargain hunting, Aussies are becoming more strategic about their Christmas Day spreads.

It’s not giving quite Grinch vibes but cost of living pressures are forcing Aussies to rethink how they spend Christmas this year.

But instead of cutting back on their spending, it’s who they are sharing their festive meal with that will take a hit.

When it comes to the Christmas Day spread, Shadey Halawe pulls out all the stops.

From prawns, to lamb shanks, roast potatoes and trifle, Mr Halawe said he can spend up to $800 on food and drink alone for the big day .

But this year, like many Aussies, he has found himself hunting for ways of making sure his already costly celebration doesn’t balloon even more.

“A normal Christmas for our family is always loud, always fun and is a very big deal, so we always go all out,” the Sydney father-of-five said.

“Each year we probably spent at least $800 on the day and that is just food and drink.”

Having set such high expectations over the years, he is eager to once again give his family a Christmas Day to remember.

But with cost of living pressures continuing to pile on, he has found himself being far more strategic about Christmas plans.

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