How inflation stole Christmas across Europe

Rising cost of food and drink, as well as presents such as books, takes shine off festivities

Christmas is supposed to be the season of good cheer, but this year the rising cost of festive treats across Europe is taking the shine off celebrations.

Whether it's food and drink or presents such as books, higher prices are making life tougher for European households. Here we examine the effect that inflation has had on various countries across the continent and on the items that make up a traditional Christmas in each one.