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UK Christmas Dinner Costs Rise Amid Turkey Price Surge

12/19/2025

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The cost of a traditional UK Christmas dinner rose to £32.45 this year, up £1.24 (nearly 4%) from last year.
Bird flu pushed turkey prices higher, with a standard frozen turkey up 7.37% to £20.
Prices for some items, such as Christmas pudding and mince pies, declined significantly.
Aldi remained the cheapest at £31.73, with Waitrose posting a 6.2% rise and chocolates rising as inflation eased.

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The cost of a traditional UK Christmas dinner rose to £32.45 this year, up £1.24 (nearly 4%) from last year.
Bird flu pushed turkey prices higher, with a standard frozen turkey up 7.37% to £20.
Prices for some items, such as Christmas pudding and mince pies, declined significantly.
Aldi remained the cheapest at £31.73, with Waitrose posting a 6.2% rise and chocolates rising as inflation eased.