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The best deals on Christmas prep essentials to make the holidays a breeze - and so much cheaper

Preparation is key - especially at Christmas

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Maisie Bovingdon
Freelance Writer
Updated: December 20, 2022
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Christmas Day is fast approaching and if you still have shopping to do you're in luck - there are some unmissable deals on Amazon right now.

Whether you're stocking up on Christmas presents for friends and family or the basic essentials to help get you organised, such as stationery, cooking essentials, little trinkets and the bits we often forget until the last minute, we've found the best discounts to save those all-important pounds. 

From wrapping organisers and tape holders to baking tray sets, knives, and much more, there's everything you'll need, and have thought of getting, but may just forget, all on Amazon. 

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1. Christmas Gift Tags

Gift tags are a little extra addition, which are often forgotten, but oh so practical, so there is no confusion over which present is yours, or what you’ve just wrapped. 

Many find there are not enough tags for their needs, and are stumped midway through the wrapping process - but now the problem has been solved. 

Christmas tags

Christmas tree gift tags, £3.99 (WAS £5.99), Amazon

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2. Pre-lit Christmas Trees

Need a last minute Christmas tree and fast? Solution: invest in a pre-lit tree, like this one which is now on sale on Amazon. Add extra decorations if you wish to go all out, or let the pre-lit Christmas decor steal the limelight.

Lit Christmas tree

SHareconn 6ft pre-lit artificial Christmas tree, £78.87 (WAS £113.99), Amazon 

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3. Multipurpose cooking pot 

When it comes to Christmas day, even Christmas Eve, cooking preparation is underway early doors, and seems never ending, which is why a multipurpose cooking pot is essential. 

Ninja’s creation allows you to slow cook, grill, steam, sauté, roast, pressure cook, air fry and dehydrate - it is the genius trick we all need. 

Ninja cooker

Ninja Foodi multi-cooker, £179.99 (WAS £199.99), Amazon

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4. Vacuum Cleaner 

A Christmas clean is often on the cards, but for those who have carpet, or hard floors, this bestselling vacuum cleaner is a deal you won’t want to miss. 

With a saving of £150 on Shark’s Anti-Hair Wrap design is well worth investing in, after all, this deal will not last forever. 

Shark vacuum

Shark anti hair wrap cordless stick vacuum cleaner, £199 (WAS £349.99), Amazon

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5. Kitchen Knife Set 

You simply can’t perfect Christmas cooking if you don’t have the correct tools, which is why this Kitchen Knife Set is a must-buy. 

The bundle comes complete with 24 knives, which range from carving knives, a meat cleaver, as well a sharpening rod, and many more essentials to help you on your way. 

knife set

Tower kitchen knife set, £34.18 (WAS £38), Amazon

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6. Wireless Charger Set 

Christmas is a hectic time for all, with many making the all important calls to their loved ones. 

Plus, many may receive gadgets, such as a new smart phone, smart watch, airpods, come December 25, which is why investing in this all-important charging stand will come in handy. 

Phone stand

Wireless charger stand, £39.99 (WAS £54.97), Amazon

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7. Wrapping bags 

For those who struggle when it comes to Christmas wrapping, do not fret, as you can snap up Christmas Wrapping Gift Bags, which not only saves you time, but looks super chic. 

This set comes with 30 bags, which resemble Santa’s sacks, to house stocking fillers, or the recipient’s main present. 

xmas bags

LOKIPA 30 Christmas wrapping gift bags, £11.99 (WAS £13.99), Amazon 

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8. Wrapping paper 

It seems we never have enough Christmas wrapping paper, but this set, which comes complete with four rolls spanning over three metres should do the trick. 

Shoppers can select a variation of designs, so there is something to suit every shopper’s needs. 

wrapping paper

RUSPEPA Christmas wrapping paper roll, £14.99 (WAS £25.99), Amazon

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9. Fairy Lights Storage Bag

Packing away your Christmas lights correctly is essential to ensure they are not tangled and a nightmare to put up the following year. 

However, this storage bag specifically designed for lights is a must.  It aims to keep your lights protected from breaking, while also preventing them from tangling, for a stress free day of decorating your home to resemble Santa’s grotto.

Christmas lights bag

Fairy lights storage bag, £8.95 (WAS £9.95), Amazon

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10. Christmas Bauble Storage Box 

Similar to the lights storage bag, this bauble storage box is a no-brainer. 

There is nothing worse than going to decorate your Christmas tree only to find baubles have broken, or missing, but this creation works to keep you organised. 

baubles storage

Christmas bauble storage box with dividers, £14.99 (WAS £18.99), Amazon

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11. Fairy Lights 

Fairy lights are a failsafe Christmas essential year in and year out, whether you are layering them on your Christmas tree, around the fireplace, or on the table top. Lets not forget to mention mains powered fairy lights rack up our energy bill, and can be problematic if one doesn’t work. 

These battery powered lights are compact, easy to use, and do not restrict you and your decorating plans as you are not limited by connecting to the mains.

fairy lights

Fairy Lights Battery Powered, £7.99 (WAS £8.99), Amazon

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12. Christmas cards

Christmas cards are a firm favourite for many, but again, we often find we have run out of cards, or forgotten that very distant aunt when it comes to writing. 

For that reason, stocking up on this assortment of festive cards, which come with 50 cards ensures noone is left out. 

Family Christmas cards

Christmas cards family selection 50 pack, £9.75 (WAS £10.49), Amazon

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13. Batteries

There is never enough batteries in the house come Christmas, whether they are needed for your decorations, or to power gadgets and gizmos you or your family receive this Christmas. 

The solution is to stock up on this bulk pack of Duracell AA batteries. 

Duracell batteries

AA Batteries pack of 40, £12.29 (WAS £14.49), Amazon

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