Seven major retailers have launched Christmas advent calendar games offering shoppers the chance to win discounts, freebies, and more. Lidl, John Lewis, Morrisons, Pets at Home, IKEA, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s Magazine are all running advent calendar-themed games this year. Lidl is offering daily discount coupons to Lidl Plus members, John Lewis is giving away free gifts and discounts to My John Lewis loyalty members, and IKEA is revealing daily discounts, freebies, and competitions on its Instagram story. Morrisons’ “12 Days of Christmas” offer is invitation-only for Morrisons More loyalty scheme members, while Aldi is holding a Big Advent Giveaway where one shopper can have the cost of their shopping covered for free each day. Sainsbury’s Magazine is offering 12 different prizes each day, and Pets at Home will be launching a digital advent calendar from December 4.
Lidl’s digital advent calendar game allows Lidl Plus members to tap on a daily gift box in the app to reveal a discount coupon, which could include free chocolates or discounts on products. John Lewis’ Treats of Christmas advent calendar offers free gifts and discounts from brands like Shark, Marc Jacobs, and Lego to loyalty members. IKEA is revealing daily discounts, freebies, and competitions on its Instagram story, with opportunities to win a £1,000 gift card. Morrisons’ “12 Days of Christmas” offer gives loyalty members free treats, More Points, discounts, or the chance to win More Points. Aldi’s Big Advent Giveaway allows shoppers to potentially have the cost of their shopping covered for free each day. Sainsbury’s Magazine is offering 12 different prizes each day, with items like bottles of spirits and gin party kits up for grabs.
Consumer reporter Sam Walker offers tips on saving money on Christmas shopping, including limiting the amount of presents by organizing a Secret Santa, buying presents in the January sales for the following year, shopping around for deals using price comparison sites, and buying in Boxing Day sales to save money on gifts. Outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse and Office Offcuts offer discounted rates on returned or slightly damaged products, providing opportunities to save money. Readers can get in touch with Money-Sm@news.co.uk if they have money problems that need sorting, and can join the Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share tips and stories.
Overall, these advent calendar games offer shoppers the chance to win discounts, freebies, and prizes from popular retailers in the lead up to Christmas. By participating in these games and taking advantage of the offers, shoppers can save money on their holiday shopping expenses. From daily discount coupons to free gifts and opportunities to have shopping costs covered, there are plenty of ways to win big this holiday season. Additionally, by following money-saving tips like planning ahead, shopping at outlet stores, and participating in sales, shoppers can maximize their savings and make the most of their Christmas shopping budget.
