Merry thrift-mas.

The article discusses ways to save money on festive food during the holiday season. It suggests trying non-traditional meals, hosting a 'bring a plate' event to share the food costs, and bulking up meals with salads and sides. The article also recommends switching to cheaper brands, shopping around for specials, and using unit pricing when grocery shopping. Additionally, it provides thrifty decorating ideas and reviews the best budget mince pies from different supermarkets. [Extracted from the article]