Even if Aldi isn't your supermarket of choice for weekly shopping, you may want to put it on your "nice list" when seeking holiday bargains. At this time of year, the German discount grocer stocks an assortment of rotating seasonal items, including imports from Europe, that are ideal for entertaining and gift giving.

"Aldi offers so much more than discount groceries," says Kelsey Sheehy, personal finance expert at NerdWallet. "Shoppers can stock up on everything from toys to pajamas as they fill their carts with cheese and produce. Aldi is also a sleeper spot for great holiday gifts, including festive tins filled with popcorn or chocolate."

We took a spin through an Aldi in Northern Virginia to get a sense of the holiday offerings available to shoppers. We weren't disappointed. When feasible, we compared prices with similar items at nearby Giant and Wegmans supermarkets. Note that shelf space at Aldi is limited and products rotate in and out quickly, so if you see a seasonal item you like, grab it. Take a look at some of the best things we found at Aldi to buy for the holidays.

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If you're new to Aldi, the first thing to keep in mind is that