This festive season has been described as a “freedom Christmas”, as it’s the first time in four years family and friends will be able to gather without the looming threat of bushfires, and without pandemic lockdowns.

Despite the lack of restrictions, that holiday gathering is not going to look exactly like it did before.

That’s thanks to natural disasters and supply chain pressure affecting everything from the supply of cherries to champagne, and even Christmas trees.

Today, environment reporter Laura Chung and business reporter Jessica Yun join Rachel Clun to discuss how your holiday spread will look a little different this year.

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