MORRISONS is set to give away over 185,000 wonky festive treats for free ahead of Christmas this year.
Shoppers can get their hands on the tasty goodies as part of a scheme set up to help parents and their young kids prepare for Santa’s visit.
A jaw-dropping number of carrots are being handed out by Morrisons in order to keep up the seasonal cheer and encourage families to stick to Xmas traditions.
Millions of families leave out a number of treats for Santa and his helpful reindeer each Christmas eve as part of an annual ritual.
Often cookies and milk are left for Father Christmas with his nine helpers being allowed to share a carrot or two.
Morrisons has noticed in the past that its carrot sales actually more than double in the build up to December 25 – mostly thanks to the Norse tradition.
This has led them to launch the free wonky treats initiative in recent years.
Andy Todd, Carrot Buyer at Morrisons, said: “Thousands of families across the nation will excitedly be preparing for Father Christmas’s visit soon.
“And we wanted to play our part in helping to ensure he and his team are well fed.
“Our tasty wonky range helps our British farmers reduce waste and offers customers a delicious alternative at a fraction of the cost.”
Wonky vegetables are just like any ordinary type of food but are often oversized or misshapen.
This can make them less appealing to some shoppers despite tasting the exact same.
Morrisons hopes that by handing out the wonky carrots it may encourage more people to buy the odd-shaped veggies on a regular basis.
The carrots will be available to collect from outside all Morrisons stores in the UK between December 21 to the 22.
They ran a similar scheme in 2022 when almost 500 Morrisons stores handed out wonky carrots for free.
Free supermarket handouts at Christmas are common across the UK with one major retailer offering free mince pies this December.
Waitrose is giving customers the chance to claim a four-pack of its No.1 cranberry and orange mince pies with a crumble topping.
The mince pies normally retail at £4 a pack, but you can claim yours for free simply by downloading and registering for the My John Lewis app.
It comes as several supermarkets are slashing the prices of Christmas dinner ingredients just in time for the big day.
With budgets tight for many this year, some of us may be struggling with the often hefty costs of putting on a Christmas spread.
Festive feast essentials like carrots, potatoes and the all-important Brussels sprouts are among the discounted foods which start at just 15p.
Tesco and Aldi offer the lowest price per 100g overall, but with just a penny difference between them and other retailers, it’s worth considering location and availability.
If you’re a Nectar card holder, Sainsbury’s deals are a great option, while Lidl’s inclusion of shallots and swede offers more variety.
MONEY saving experts at HSBC UK have revealed their top tips to saving cash on your food shop this Christmas time.
1. Set a budget
Creating a budget will help to stretch your budget. Start by working out how much you spent on food over the last three months, then each month you get paid, set aside a certain amount for food.
2. Plan your meals
Make a list of your main meals for the coming week, including the ingredients you need, and stick to it. Don’t get drawn into offers for things that you don’t need. If you already have some food leftover from the week before, try to see what you can do with that first.
3. Think about when and where you shop
It’s best to shop on a full stomach so you don’t get tempted. Shopping less often can help you to think about what you buy and it may help you to stick to your budget.
4. Go online
Shopping online is a good and easy way to manage your budget. It can also help to track expenses, whilst also preventing impulse buys.
