{"id":232172,"date":"2025-11-29T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=232172"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"save-holiday-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/save-holiday-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money During the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is the time of year when you start planning for the holiday season. We all know it\u2019s a time of year that can get very expensive. Expenses can rise quickly, especially when it comes to shopping, with events like <strong>Black Friday<\/strong> starting as early as November. There are also gifts to buy for your family and loved ones, and meals to prepare. Plus, with the magic of the holidays, it\u2019s easy to spend a little extra. We want to make others happy and be great hosts, and so on. However, it\u2019s possible to enjoy plenty of love and joy without breaking the bank or going into debt. In this article, discover our <strong>top tips<\/strong> for <strong>saving money during the holiday season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"207228\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-a-budget\">Set a Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, to save money at the end of the year, consumers need to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/learn-manage-budget\/\">make a holiday budget<\/a> to visualize all expenses and target those that are ultimately superfluous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, it&#8217;s easy to see if you can take the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy-open-close-cards-credit\/\">unlock a credit card welcome bonus<\/a>. Indeed, several cards offer a cashback of 10% for the first three months, such as the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"\/go\/cibc-dividend-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite* Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, you could also choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/save-travel-flights-hotels\/\">travel rewards<\/a> card like the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/go\/td-first-class-travel-visa-infinite-card-qc\/\">TD First Class Travel<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a>. This is a great way to save during the holiday season while putting aside points for a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/experiences\/march-break-activities\/\">spring break<\/a> or summer vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22724,22695\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/management-expenses-credit-cards\/\">review your current credit cards<\/a>; with your budget well-established, you can plan your holiday spending to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-points-work\/\">optimize each card&#8217;s categories<\/a> for the best return. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card <\/a>allows you to earn 5 <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">Membership Rewards points<\/a> per dollar at <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/grocery\/\">grocery stores<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/restaurants\/\">restaurants<\/a>. So choosing the right card to pay for your expenses is a great way to <strong>save during the holiday season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"64086,0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-a-shopping-list-and-stick-to-it\">Make a Shopping List (and Stick to It)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s tempting to want to give <strong>gifts<\/strong> to your friends and family members, but sometimes it&#8217;s not possible without planning: it&#8217;s the thought that counts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So make a list of all the people you want to give something to. Then, determine how much money you are willing to spend on each person instead of starting by choosing the gift. If the total is too high, you can further restrict your budget or remove people from your list to <strong>save money over the holiday season<\/strong>. When you set boundaries for yourself, it&#8217;s easier to store rationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For young <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/children-personal-finance\/\">children<\/a>, go around the house in November and gather some toys; most children will be just as surprised and delighted to unwrap gifts they had forgotten about!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"241513,242040\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-advantage-of-sales-promotions-and-points\">Take Advantage of Sales, Promotions, and Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>November is a big month for shopping. Indeed, opportunities abound both at the source with in-store prices, but also through <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/rewards-with-online-purchase\/\">shopping portals<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/loyalty-program-promotions\/\">promotional offers<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best-known portals are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/rakuten\/\">Rakuten<\/a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rakuten.ca\/fr\/r\/milesopedia\">get $30<\/a> when you open a free account on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/rakuten\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Rakuten<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/sceneplus\/\">Scene+<\/a> by Rakuten (only members can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sceneplus.ca\/fr-ca\/rewards\/shopping\/rakuten\">get up to 20% more in points rebates<\/a> on certain purchases with Scene+ <a title=\"Rakuten\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/rakuten\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Rakuten<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AIR MILES <a title=\"airmilesshops.ca\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/airmilesshops\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Airmilesshops.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aeroplan <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aeroplan.rewardops.com\/en-CA\/home\/for-you\">eStore<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fran\u00e7ois Charron&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/club-boomerang\/\">Boomerang Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/earnonline.flyingblue.com\/fr\/\">Flying Blue Portal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/rbc-avion-rewards\/\">Avion Rewards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers will have the opportunity to earn cash back, Aeroplan points, Scene+, and AIR MILES or Flying Blue miles.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"116520,323470,0,279846,129536\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, to double or triple your benefits and earn even more savings through points on your spending, consider using your <a title=\"Scotiabank Gold American Express Card\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/scotiabank-gold-american-express-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotia Bank American Express Gold Card<\/a> to buy <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/points-gift-cards-strategy\/\">gift cards<\/a>. This way, you\u2019ll earn a lot more points for purchases at <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/amazon-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Amazon<\/a>, Indigo, SAQ, Simons, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-to-save-walmart\/\">Walmart<\/a>, and more. Points add up quickly, making this an excellent way to <strong>save during the holiday season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For frequent <strong>travellers<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aircanada.com\">Air Canada<\/a> often offers attractive discounts on the purchase of gift cards and points. Once again, this is a great opportunity to earn plenty of points with one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/travel\/\">best current deals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"143408,131976\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, take the opportunity to use all the points accumulated during the year to partially or fully pay off your credit card balance, whether with reward points, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/cash-back-credit-cards-trend\/\">cash back<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/news\/programs\/big-change-membership-rewards\/\">Membership Rewards points<\/a>. Unused points are money in the bank; you can even <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/invest-reward-points\/\">invest them<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"185630,210593\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-opt-for-gift-exchanges-and-potluck-meals\">Opt for Gift Exchanges and Potluck Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re surrounded by lots of people, buying gifts for everyone can be overwhelming. Gift exchanges with a set price limit are a great way to <strong>save during the holiday season<\/strong> while still enjoying the spirit of giving. Not knowing who your Secret Santa is always adds a welcome element of surprise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another popular variation is &#8220;stolen gifts&#8221;: each person brings a gift, then, in turn, participants can either choose an unwrapped gift or &#8220;steal&#8221; one from another player. Enough to bring some competition and laughter under the tree!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Save Money During the Holiday Season - E\u0301conomiser pendant le temps des fe\u0302tes 3\" class=\"wp-image-230098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-3-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, the burden of cooking for the whole family can be a source of stress. With <em>potlucks<\/em>, everyone can contribute time and money so that everyone can <strong>save during the holiday season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can agree on a food ordering service and split the bill. Once again, it&#8217;s a great opportunity to earn points <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-points-work\/\">by paying with the right credit card<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, when planning your menu, start with items that are on sale and try to think of more affordable alternatives. For example, pork shank can be just as delicious as lamb shank, but will help you <strong>save significantly during the holiday season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"257485,469205,126405,232179\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, it\u2019s important to remember that coming together as a family matters most, and what\u2019s on the table is secondary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-6.jpg\" alt=\"How to Save Money During the Holiday Season - E\u0301conomiser pendant le temps des fe\u0302tes 6\" class=\"wp-image-230104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-6.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-6-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-6-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-your-time-and-handmade-gifts\">Give Your Time and Handmade Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the best gift you can give is your time and presence. Do you have friends who have just <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-birth-baby\/\">welcomed a baby<\/a> into their family? Instead of buying clothes they may not need, offer to babysit while they take some time for themselves or do their housework; small gestures can be greatly appreciated depending on the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be challenging to find a gift for certain people, especially those who tend to buy whatever they want without telling anyone. In this case, something handmade or meaningful to the person can be a big winner in addition to <strong>holiday savings<\/strong> like a framed photo or your famous secret cookie recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, forget about cards sent by post, as the costs will rise very quickly; an electronic greeting card is a good alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1093\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Save Money During the Holiday Season - E\u0301conomiser pendant le temps des fe\u0302tes 2\" class=\"wp-image-230096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-2-450x308.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-2-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-2-200x137.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-2-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-planning-for-next-year\">Start Planning for Next Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of accumulating expenses during the holiday season and, in some cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/how-to-delete-your-debts\/\">going into debt<\/a>, why not plan for these expenses? From the beginning of the year, save a small amount each week or each payday and deposit that money into a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/canada-savings-account\/\">savings account<\/a>. For example, if you set aside $20 per week, you will have saved over $800 when holiday shopping begins next year. This way, you can enjoy the holiday season with family, be generous, and avoid financial stress to start the new year right.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"210564,247124\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resp-the-best-gift-you-can-give\">RESP: The Best Gift You Can Give<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a parent or grandparent, one of the best gifts to give is to contribute to your children&#8217;s or grandchildren&#8217;s Registered Education Savings Plan (<a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/investing\/registered-education-savings-plan-resp-guide\/\">RESP<\/a>). It&#8217;s simple, and an excellent way to save tax-free for post-secondary education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the child will receive government grants (up to 40% in Quebec). If your loved ones don&#8217;t have gift ideas for your children, you can ask them to contribute to your children&#8217;s RESP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-4.jpg\" alt=\"How to Save Money During the Holiday Season - E\u0301conomiser pendant le temps des fe\u0302tes 4\" class=\"wp-image-230100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-4-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-4-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/E\u0301conomiser-pendant-le-temps-des-fe\u0302tes-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--m container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"336026,0,370036\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, the holiday season can be one of the most expensive times of the year. Expenses can add up quickly, whether it\u2019s shopping, buying gifts for loved ones, or hosting meals. The good news? You can celebrate with your loved ones and make them happy without going into <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/how-to-delete-your-debts\/\">debt<\/a>. With our tips for <strong>saving during the holiday season<\/strong>, you can enjoy quality time with family and be generous without the financial stress.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"207228\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_to_save_for_christmas_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow to save for Christmas?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Consumers need to draw up a holiday budget to visualize all expenses and eliminate those that are superfluous. Gift exchanges with a set spending limit are an effective way to save money.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"where_to_go_in_quebec_for_christmas_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhere to go in Quebec for Christmas?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Many activities will be closed on December 25, as it is a statutory holiday. However, you can still enjoy activities like walking in the parks, going to the movies, ice skating (weather permitting), or snow tubing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_to_save_money_during_the_holiday_season_in_2025_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow to save Money During the Holiday Season in 2025?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>There are several ways to save money during the holiday season. 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