Australians spent a cumulative AU$11 billion during the 2018 Christmas period on gifts alone, which amounts to an average spend of AU$573 per person. Kiwis spent slightly more on average when you account for currency conversion, with NZ$624 per person spent on gifts last Christmas. Most shopping takes place in the week leading up to December 25, with millions of people still hitting the pavement on Christmas Eve.
While giving gifts to your loved ones is supposed to spark happiness and joy, ma [...]