Christmas will cost average family eye-watering £1,500 this year after huge price rise

New research suggests the typical household expects to spend £693.80 on presents, £185.80 on Christmas dinner and a further £158.20 on snacks, sweets and treatsFamilies are expected to put money worries aside to enjoy a festive get together (Image: Getty)Christmas is set to blow a £1,500 hole in the average family’s budget this year, figures suggest.