13 Aussie Women On How Much They Actually Spend On Christmas Presents

Presents are a big part of the Christmas experience, I won't hear otherwise. Sure, it's about being with loved ones and celebrating over a big feast, but gift giving is just as much a part of Xmas tradition as bickering with family is.

From forking out hundreds of dollars for every extended family member and hand-making presents for your nearest and dearest, to joylessly licking dollar stamps to send off cards interstate and last-minute drives to the $2 store, present giving can be a little or a lot, depending on who you ask.

Unless you've got a strict Secret Santa with a firm budget in place, working out the appropriate amount to spend on presents can be a head-scratcher. So, we asked 13 Refinery29 Australia readers how much they spend on Christmas presents for their family, partner, friends and coworkers. See how you measure up ahead.