Hosting at Christmas is not only time-consuming but can prove very expensive when you're catering for a large family. One grandmother who welcomes 12 guests for Christmas has worked out how to cut costs - by making her family pay for their festive dinner. Her demands have caused some controversy, but she stands by them.
Caroline Duddridge, 63, charges everyone who attends, including her three-year-old grandchildren, according to Fabulous.
While the pensioner knows the idea won't be popular with everyone, she stands by her money-saving plan, which she calls a "no brainer".
