It's (almost) that time of the year.

The lights are being strung, the trees are being decorated and the shopping carts are being filled.

Yep, Christmas is right around the corner (and we can almost taste the pavlova).

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While we no-doubt all deserve a break this year, the celebrations don't always come cheap.

From food to presents and the all-important Christmas day outfit, the cost can certainly rack up.

Speaking toMamamia'sdaily news podcastThe Quicky,Melinda Redzepi shared that she's already spent over $5,000 on presents for her children alone.

"I’ve probably spent just over five grand. I’ve got three kids, so that’s all on them at the moment. Then at the end of the next week or two before Christmas, I’d say it’d be well over seven grand... Just for gifts on kids," she said.

"It warms your heart to see how excited they get," she added.

Melinda also shared what they'll be getting.

"So my older son who's five, he loves Lego. He's into all the Super Mario Lego and Lego Nintendo. So he's pretty much got the entire of the Lego Super Mario for Christmas. He's got the Lego Nintendo worth $500, they've got bikes, my daughter has a kitchen from Pottery Barn Kids... a lot of things," she said.

"There are dolls, cars, some designer clothing. She's actually got a Gucci bag, which I know I'll be judged on for getting a one-year-old a Gucci bag but that's okay," she added.

Now, to see what other people are spending this year, we decided to speak to theMamamiacommunity.

Here's what nine other women will be spending this Christmas.

Maddie - $150.

"Around $150. I can't go home to WA for my usual massive family Christmas (that always completely bankrupts me lol), so this year I am just spending the day on the beach with my Aunt and Uncle (my only relatives here in Sydney) and will buy them a pressie to say thanks for adopting me for the day! We will probably just have some prawns and lay by the water, which actually sounds really nice after this year!"

Renny - $1,120.

Presents: $850 Booze: $100 (contribution) Decorations: $50 Christmas dinner with friends: $60 Christmas dinner with roommates: $60 Total: $1,120.

Leigh - $1,500.

"For food, decorations, booze and gifts, I'd probably say $1,500 all up between my husband and I."

Katie - $967.

Ham - $80 Potatoes - $25 Presents for dad - $140 Presents for mum - $212 Presents for partner - $320 Presents for mum-in-law - $48 Presents for sister-in-law - $52 Presents for dad-in-law - $44 Postage for presents for in laws - $34 Bottle of wine for the big day - $12 TOTAL = $967.

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