Prepare in advance: What to buy for the New Year to save money

New Year is a particularly long-awaited holiday for Russians. That is why people prepare for it carefully and for a long time. However, in 2022 the prices of literally all categories of goods skyrocketed. Some of them are better to buy in advance, before they become even more expensive:

Decor

Christmas toys and all kinds of interior decorations are especially popular in the run-up to the holiday. And, unfortunately, they don't last very long, so we constantly have to buy new lights (they tear or burn out) and replenish the supply of balloons (they lose color or get broken). It's better to buy all sorts of balloons in advance, especially if you plan to decorate not only your own apartment/house, but also, for example, your office.

Sweets

Candy, chocolate, handmade gingerbread and other delicacies are popular as an independent gift, and as an addition to the main gift. Factory-made sweets are better to buy in advance - while they are still not very expensive, but they are stored for a long time. A few days before the holiday, they can become twice as expensive. And the pre-holiday rush is a time when vendors put on the shelves what will soon lose (or have already lost) their original appearance and taste. You do not want to disappoint a dear person with a sweet gift, do you?

Canned goods

Fans of red caviar, attention! This year there is a shortage of this product, so if you want to make sandwiches for the holiday table, it is better to buy a jar or two of this delicacy in advance. It is also worth buying canned green peas for "Olivier" or corn for "Crab" - canned food is stored for a long time, besides, now their prices are still quite reasonable (and there are often promotions on such goods).

Home Goods

Towels and napkin holders, vases and aprons - all these kitchen little things can be a good gift for the New Year, which is why in the last days of December the demand for them is especially high. If you plan to give kitchen textiles or décor as a gift to a loved one or colleague, it's better to buy the cherished thing now to save nerves and time.

Goods for children

Toys, games, and kits for creativity sell best on New Year's Eve, because the "target audience" of this holiday is children. It is worth to take care of a gift "from Santa Claus" in advance and, while there is an opportunity, buy exactly what the child wishes. The fewer days until New Year's Eve, the less likely it is to find the "right" gift.

Alcohol

Before the New Year in stores begins a rush for hot drinks - their prices increase several times, and the possibility to buy a low-quality drink increases. Make a purchase now and you will thank yourself for it when you open a bottle of your favorite champagne at the festive table.

Gadgets

Smartphones, laptops, and other appliances/electronics are also very popular as gifts. Sellers often do this: inflate prices and in the last month supposedly announce pre-New Year's discounts. Don't fall for these tricks - when you see an attractive price for a desirable gadget, buy it now.