Christmas

Christmas

Yes, I know it's not Christmas and is actually six months from it...

Still for those with large families now is the time to think about a budget for the Christmas that will be along six months from now. What do we need to consider at this stage?
Where will it be spent?
Who will be coming?
What presents need to be purchased and can we buy any of those at a more reasonable price now?
A timeline can be drawn up to spread out the planning and the costs.
When can the Christmas treats be made?
When will the Christmas cake be baked?

Christmas may be an event that occurs only once a year, yet the planning for that day or the Christmas period can last for a much longer period.