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Christmas ‘dupes’: the cheaper gift versions proving a festive hit in the cost of living crisis

Christmas ‘dupes’: the cheaper gift versions proving a festive hit in the cost of living crisis

Feed excerpt — reported by The Guardian

From Aldi candles to Quince’s cashmere jumpers, cut-price versions of high-end sellers have gone mainstream. But is it fair?For fans of the festive season nothing is more Christmassy than lighting a super-sized botanical candle with its trim of orange slices and berries.But as the notes of cinnamon and clove fill the room will you be burning money spent on the White Company’s £95 “winter indulgence” candle that customers describe as the “scent of Christmas”. Or have you followed TikTok’s advice and bought the Aldi “dupe” for £25. Continue reading…

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