Will consumer Christmas spending be slashed due to cost of living pressures?

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Festive traders are hoping that holiday and Christmas present spending is one part of the family budget that won't be slashed. Credit: Bec Parsons/Getty Images

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Cost of living pressures and financial stress could mean families that celebrate Christmas this year will spend less on presents, compared to previous years.

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