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Christmas spending can get out of hand. But how likely are you to blow out your budget? Take our quiz to find out.

What dish is the main event at your Chrissy get-together?

Well you’ve put on the ham, but everyone else is bringing a dish.

Roast beef and a roast turkey with all the trimmings!

Fresh oysters, prawns to start, followed by organic roast duck with all the sides.

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You’re decorating your home, how extra do you go with the theme?

A bit of brightly coloured tinsel – such a fun look.

Fairy lights outside. Wreath on the front door. Garlands in the living areas

A full-scale light extravaganza that has a new theme every year. This year, it’s a celebration of the 12 days of Christmas.

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On a scale of Scrooge McDuck to Oprah, how generous are you when it comes to presents?

Modest – you’re all about a kris kringle.

You love to buy gifts, but limit your giving to the kids...and your parents.

Everyone gets a gift! You get a gift, and you get a gift, and you get a gift!

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What’s on the drinks menu at your Christmas function?

Whatever your guests have brought for themselves.

Can’t go past a glass of Aussie bubbles to start, with a delish fruit punch for main course.

French all the way! Champagne, wines, and sparkling mineral water, too.

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How many events do you host during the festive season?

Just the Christmas lunch – let’s not get too crazy.

Love the Christmas eve and Christmas Day duo. It’s a great way to see everyone.

‘Tis the season! You’re always prepped for people dropping over for nibbles, and let’s not forget Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Does a New Year’s Eve party count?

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How full are your Christmas stockings?

It’s the thought that counts. Some lollies and a toy trigger that Christmas morning joy!

You like to bulk up the bottom with a nice selection of gifts. You can’t go past a bulk buy at the $2 shop to really get bang for your buck.

Full to the brim! Love extra space under the Christmas tree for more pressies.

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How many courses does your Christmas lunch include?

It’s all about the main event – ham, followed by Christmas pudding. Yum!

Starters, main, and dessert – nothing too extravagant.

Well there’s the three courses obviously, but you can’t skimp on the cheese and dips for grazing as well as the pavlova, pudding and pie – dessert trifecta.

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Describe your approach to wrapping paper.

Recycled. Repurposed wrapping paper is the best kind.

You always have a few rolls of Christmas-y paper stashed away.

Why stop at just paper? There are so many ways to take a gift from basic to brilliant with extra accessories.

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Where do you stand on Christmas crackers?

As long as they have a hat and a joke they’re perfect to add that festive cheer.

Love them! It’s fun to add some extra prizes to basic crackers.

Bespoke crackers all the way! Prizes tailored to each guest and they act as place settings for your Christmas lunch.

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And finally, the tree. What’s your approach?

Dust off the same plastic tree every year – it’s tradition!

Cut Christmas tree, but not too big – that pine smell is irresistible.

Huge cut Christmas tree decorated in a way that complements your whole home’s Christmas theme. Go big or go home.

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Quiz: how likely are you to avoid a Christmas blowout?

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