Christmas is here with us once again and I have met lots of people going about their business in shopping for their family and friends.

Supermarkets and clothes boutiques are making booming business since everybody seems to be just buying.

Parents  have to be very careful when buying during this time, as much as we might think we have the money, January shocks us to the core when we realise that school fees has been increased.

So I advise parents to make wise decisions this Christmas as I give you the top tips.

Christmas of course is the number one holiday for almost all Christian kids. Often children are dressed up in their best party clothes for Christmas. The girls seem to enjoy this, but naturally the boys are less excited about it. Of course, most children are willing to put up with a great deal given the loot they collect on December 25.

Children have traditionally dressed up for Christmas events, or probably more correctly mums insist that they dress up. Special dressy outfits are often brought for Christmas. This tradition has declined, but not disappeared.

Often suits for the boys and formal dresses for the girls. In the late 20th century Christmas outfits have become increasingly more casual.

When shopping for the festive clothes, it is always advised to shop for clothes which can also be worn on any other occasion.

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