Martin Lewis calls for Christmas gift 'ban' that 'can cause unhappiness' View 2 Images

Millions of people around the world will have an endless shopping list in the run-up to Christmas , including a multitude of presents to get wrapped up before December 25. However, Martin Lewis has suggested that one type of present - 'unnecessary' gifts - should be 'banned' this season, in a bid to break a 'vicious cycle'.

In a video shared on Instagram on November 18, the founder of Money Saving Expert and broadcaster said: "Christmas has become a retail festival, and it shouldn't be. Christmas should be joyous, but for some people, it causes unhappiness, debt, and worry.

"Many people feel obliged to buy gifts for others that they know they won't use with money they don't have, and cau

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