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Christmas gift budget — free printable gift spending tracker

A Christmas gift budget to keep festive spending under control — set a total, plan a budget per person, and track what you actually spend, so you enjoy Christmas without the January credit-card dread.

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Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

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How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

How do you stick to a Christmas budget?
Christmas is one of the easiest times to overspend, because the costs are spread across gifts, food, drink, cards, wrapping, postage and going out, and it's easy to lose track until the January statement lands. The fix is to set a realistic total budget you can genuinely afford upfront — ideally one you've saved toward through the year rather than putting on credit — then break it down with a planned amount per person and track what you actually spend against it. Don't forget the easily-overlooked extras (cards, wrapping, postage, the food shop), which add up fast. A few tips that help: agree gift limits or do a Secret Santa with wider family to cut the number of presents, start shopping early to spread the cost and catch sales, and remember that thoughtful doesn't have to mean expensive. Tracking as you go means you can adjust before you overspend rather than getting a nasty surprise. This is general information, not financial advice; if money's tight, StepChange (0800 138 1111) offers free help.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.