Make Christmas brilliant (and earn points while you're at it)

We’ve checked the calendar. Christmas is not sneaking up on us this year. Today marks 50 days until Christmas Day. You’re here early, and we like your style.

Virgin Red is the savvy Santa’s secret weapon, helping you earn points on your festive shopping and turn everyday buys into treats, trips or even a cheeky upgrade. Whether you’re decking the halls or stuffing stockings, do it the Virgin Red way.

Deck the tree (and earn as you go)

John Lewis & Partners have trees to suit every kind of festive mood - minimal and modern, or full-on elfcore.

Add sparkle from M&S or go unique with ornaments from small businesses. We love Etsy’s handmade decorations.

Stock up the fridge (and your points balance)

Planning a showstopper of a meal? Tesco has you covered, whether your household runs on turkey and trimmings or chocolate and mulled wine. You’ll also earn 5,000 bonus Virgin Points when you sign up to auto exchange your Tesco Clubcard points. Auto-exchange is an absolute no brainer, and just one less thing to think about in the run up to Christmas.

Whatever your Christmas menu, it all tastes better knowing you’re earning Virgin Points on your food shop. And yes, we absolutely count sprouts as an essential.

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Set the table for max wow

The tree’s glowing, the food’s prepped, now for the table. Head to Oliver Bonas for serving dishes, dip bowls and a little something new to zhuzh up your set-up. Extra points (literally) for doing it in style.

Sort the games (and avoid family Monopoly feuds)

Board games are the glue of a good Christmas afternoon. Waterstones has everything from Scrabble to the slightly sassier Cards Against Humanity. For younger elves (or nostalgic grown-ups), shopDisney’s jigsaw puzzles are always winners.

Tick off Santa’s list

Gifts for them, rewards for you. Virgin Red has more ways to earn than Santa has elves – and that’s saying something.

From Selfridges and Boots to Apple, Asos, Lego and The Body Shop, you can shop big brands and small gems, all while stacking up Virgin Points. That means toys, tech, beauty bits, books, gadgets and gizmos aplenty. The perfect gift? In the bag.

Pour something festive

Christmas tipples? Virgin Wines is the place to stock up. Whether you’re after a party-ready white, a smooth wintery red or something with a bit of sparkle for the big day, there’s a bottle (or case) with your name on it.

Better still, you’ll earn Virgin Points while you sip. Thoughtful gift or very convenient ‘one for me’ situation? We won’t tell.

Stateside shopping? We’ve got you

US-based and feeling left out? Never! You’ve got your own sleigh-full of earning opportunities. Shop with Macy’s, Nike, Walgreens, Lululemon, Kiehl’s, and loads more via Virgin Red to earn points while you wrap up your festive list.

Think of it as a loyalty program - with better rewards and way more sparkle.

That’s the list done (time to put your feet up).  It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that’s before we get to the points part.

With Virgin Red, you’ll earn on everything from your festive haul to your New Year getaway. And if you fancy giving back, you can even donate points to good causes. Who says you can’t do it all?

Oh, and one more thing… REDmas is coming. Keep your eyes on Virgin Red’s Instagram for a mega giveaway landing in early December. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this sleigh ride.