Christmas has landed in Aldi - with £3.99 decorations and 'paint your own' wooden toys that are even cheaper than Lidl's | The Sun

Nov 01, 2024

NOW that Halloween is over, Christmas has officially landed in Aldi.

The big day is only 54 days away, so if you want to get into the festive spirit and stock up on holiday buys, you’ve come to the right place.

And if you're on a mission to turn your home into your very own Winter Wonderland, but don't have thousands of pounds to splash on posh décor, it's worth popping down to Aldi - as the German retailer has launched a huge variety of Christmas must-haves.

From tinsel wreaths and string lights, to Christmas figures and wooden toys, Aldi’s biggest Christmas décor range yet starts at just £1.99 - yes, you heard that correctly.

Offering shoppers everything they need to deck the halls for less, festive fans must act fast as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Recently, shoppers desperately flocked to Aldi to check out the wooden toy event, which started on Thursday 10th October and sold out within minutes.

Just days later, Lidl launched their own wooden toy event - with prices from £6.29.

But if you want wooden toys that are even cheaper, it’s time to head back to Aldi.

It comes after the much-loved retailer took to social media to give shoppers a close-up look at the new buys, leaving many open-mouthed.

The chain shared the short clip with the caption ‘Christmas has arrived in the Middle Aisle! ‘What will you be grabbing first?’

Aldi then advised shoppers: “Run, don’t walk, Aldi Christmas decor.”

Not only are the middle aisles full with festive Specialbuys, but there’s also a selection of paint your own wooden toy decorations which little ones are sure to love.

The wooden craft kits are just £3.49 each and you can choose from a nutcracker, Christmas tree, bauble, reindeer and a snowman.

These fun buys are sure to get you into the festive spirit and will leave you with a cute memento that’ll look great on your mantelpiece.

It often feels like Christmas decorations and products start appearing in stores earlier each year. Retailers typically begin to stock Christmas items well before the holiday season to capitalise on early shoppers and to extend the buying period. Here are a few reasons why it might seem like Christmas bits are out earlier this year:

Extended Shopping Season Retailers aim to extend the holiday shopping season to maximise sales. By putting out Christmas items earlier, they encourage people to start their holiday shopping sooner.

Consumer DemandSome consumers prefer to plan and shop for Christmas well in advance, so stores cater to this demand by stocking holiday items earlier.

Marketing StrategyEarly displays of Christmas items can create a festive atmosphere and build anticipation, encouraging people to get into the holiday spirit and start spending.

CompetitionRetailers compete to attract customers, and being the first to display holiday items can give them an edge.

Supply Chain ConsiderationsGiven recent disruptions in global supply chains, stores might be putting out Christmas items earlier to ensure they have enough stock and to spread out the demand over a longer period.

Not only this, but if you want to brighten up your home for December, you’ll find warm white LED novelty string lights for only £3.99.

These bright lights are just what your Christmas tree needs and not only are they functional but they’re stylish too.

But if you want your neighbours to be impressed, you’ll also find tinsel wreaths for £3.99.

Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.

Limit the amount of presents - buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.

Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you're not having to buy multiple presents.

Plan ahead - if you've got the stamina and budget, it's worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.

Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you're not forking out more than you should though.

Buy in Boxing Day sales - some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.

Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.

Shop via outlet stores - you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.

They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.

They’re sure to add sparkle and flair to your front door and are available in a variety of colours.

As well as this, there's also six foot Christmas inflatables for just £19.99, which will ensure you sleigh your outdoor decorations this year.

Not only are they easy to inflate, but they’ll turn your home into a Winter Wonderland in no time at all.

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But if it’s the inside of your home you’re more bothered about, you’ll need to stock up on the £12.99 plush Christmas figures.

These affordable and cuddly buys are sure to put a smile on your face - and you can choose from a Turkey, Gingerbread Rat, and on-trend Gonks.

And if that wasn’t enough, for just £12.99, there’s even a Festive Musical Village - a fun decoration with moving parts, LEDs and optional music.

The Instagram clip, which was posted on the official @aldispecialbuysuk page, has clearly impressed many, as it was shared just 14 hours ago, but has quickly racked up 235,000 views.

Social media users were gobsmacked by the new-in buys and were keen to express this in the comments.

I’m sooo ready for this

One person said: “I’m buying the tinsel wreath.”

Another added: “I’m sooo ready for this.”

A third commented: “6ft inflatable gingerbread man seems like an essential purchase.”

Got all our bits last night. Really impressed with the quality for the price

Meanwhile, one Christmas fan tagged a loved one and advised: “You need to make an Aldi run.”

At the same time, many shoppers claimed that they have already nabbed the brilliant buys.

One Aldi shopper penned: “I got my lights! LOVE THEM! Can I put them up now Halloween is out the way!?”

Whilst a second chimed in: “Got all our bits last night. Really impressed with the quality for the price.”