While many of us put our Christmas presents received from family and friends to use, the thought of next year's shopping spree will most likely be the last thing on the minds of many.
However, there are some savvy shoppers who are already considering their 2023 budget - as a cost of living crisis continues to batter finances, with no end in sight.
One woman has even recently revealed that she took preparations to the next level, announcing that she's already bought all of her gifts for next Christmas, targeting seasonal sales and multi-buy deals which boast alluring discounts.
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The Mirror reports that the lady named Irene took to Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group to reveal that she has bought discounted gift sets ready to wrap next December. With a snap of her trolley piled high of Lynx and Dove aftershaves, Irene wrote: "This is next year's Christmas presents sorted, everything in picture is half price and 3 for 2."
And while many social media users were hot to praise her organisational prowess and amazing forward thinking, others had less than kind comments - criticising her decision and motives. Speaking on the online abuse, Irene said: "I thought people would appreciate me sharing this but seems some people are here to criticise me.
"I thought this was a bargain hunting page no matter what day of year."
Her social media post quickly went viral, racking up in excess of 3,600 likes, as well as hundreds of comments - both praising and criticising her. One shopper, wrote: "Well done on your bargains! I don' t ever get why people criticise! If you can get a bargain, get a bargain!"
Another, agreed: "That's a great haul. Ignore all those who are slating it. I also went into town today with my children and we came home with some right bargains."
Others were put off by the idea of next Christmas and couldn't believe Irene could justify the money.
"How can you even afford presents for next Christmas let alone think about it," someone said, while a second, chimed in: "I honestly don't know how anyone could bear to do their Christmas present shopping at this time of year."
A third user, said: "I am amazed at how people can afford presents for next year Xmas and have the time and storage for them! I'm skint and am loving the cupboard space again."
Though many people defended Irene's savvy shopping and mocked the envious critiques.
"Wow you lot need to grab another baileys and chill the f*** out. It's Christmas, stop getting your tinsel in a twist," someone joked.
"Why are people moaning for? Good for you I'll do the same if I had the room haha," another put. A third, added: "What is wrong with y'all - 'she got nothing better to do then shop on Boxing Day?' Kids always go spend there Xmas money the day after, she got her stuff for next year and not leaving it till last minute when yes everything is usually full price. Sounds like jealousy to me."
When do you start your Christmas shopping haul? Let us know in the comments.
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