Aldi's $450 Christmas gift to Aussie shoppers
With Christmas fast-approaching, Aussies are flocking to stores to shop in preparation for the festive day - and it’s taking a huge hit to their savings accounts.
But supermarket giant, Aldi, has compiled an affordable shopping list for a three-course Christmas lunch, completed with French champagne.
The Christmas meal costs just under $200, but Aldi’s comprised a list of gifts for under $100 and decorations for $160 too.
For just $200, here’s Aldi’s three-course meal:
Entrée
Monsigny Premier Cru Champagne NV $29.99
Honey, brioche and citrus pear notes and a fresh fruit palate
Specially Selected Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter Glaze $27.99
Ocean Royale Butterflied Herb and Garlic Prawns $12.99
No messy fingers on Christmas day! With a growing list of jobs to complete on Christmas morning the last thing you want to be doing is cleaning prawns!
Main
Berg Australian Half Leg Ham $44.95 (5kg at $8.99)
Made with 100% Australian pork, the Berg Deli Half Leg Ham on the Bone is cured with salt and a hint of honey, then twice smoked with Australian hardwood until golden brown
Specially Selected Honey Glazed Parsnips $2.99
Specially Selected Cranberry Sauce $1.99
Dessert
Specially Selected Golden Champagne Pudding $10.99
Made with ALDI’s very own Veuve Monsigny Premier Cru Champagne and sprinkled with edible gold glitter for some extra Christmas magic
2019 CHOICE Recommended – Christmas Pudding
Specially Selected Chocolate Sponge Bombe $7.99
The Cake Stall Traditional Fruit Mince Pies $2.49
Belmont Biscuit Co. Gingermen Biscuits $3.99
And here are gifts for the entire family for $100
Lacura Skin Science Caviar Skincare Gift Set $29.99 (On sale 7 December)
Workzone Tool in a giftbox $14.99 (On sale NOW)
Uke’N’Play Ukelele $29.99 (On sale NOW)
Little Miss and Mr Men Book Set $19.99 (On sale NOW)
And $160 worth of decorations
Newport Majestic 6ft Pine $39.99
Set of 8 Premium Glass Baubles $23.97 (3 packs at $7.99 each)
Belfont Garland $24.99
Beaded Garland 8m $5.98 (2 packs at $2.99)
300 LED Low Voltage fair Lights $14.99
Jumbo Wrap 20m $3.99
Christmas cards 99c
Elf and Santa Hats $7.96 (4 at $1.99 each)
Santa stockings $27.96 (4 at $6.99 each)
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