Christmas is often a time of abundance - presents, food, drink, parties, decorations, going out with friends and family - but will the cost of living crisis hamper our holidays this year?

Is there a way to get through the bleak midwinter and enjoy Christmas on a budget?

A new podcast from the Manchester Evening News will share money saving advice and tips, hearing from some of the country’s brightest minds and experts on how to celebrate Christmas without breaking the bank.

Join Karyn Fleeting, aka money-saving obsessive Miss Thrifty, for this guide to festive frugal fun.

'Christmas on a Budget' is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News. It is presented by Karyn Fleeting, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.