20 Christmas Traditions For Anyone With A Tiny Holiday Budget

The Christmas season is a special time of year because of the traditions we share with our family, friends, and ourselves. Due to higher prices from inflation, you may wonder how to pay for Christmas activities without spending much money.

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So whether you’re carving out some alone time to have a holiday-themed at-home spa day or inviting friends and family over for a hot chocolate party, you’re sure to find a frugal Christmas tradition you’ll look forward to every year.

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Hosting a Christmas party can be costly if you provide all the food and drinks. So instead, have a potluck where everyone brings their favorite dish or drinks.

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If having a potluck doesn’t appeal to you, but you still want to have a party without spending a ton of money on food and drinks, set up a hot chocolate bar.

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3. Holiday Craft Projects

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4. Local Christmas Events

With all the stress and running around involved with the holidays, it’s nice to have some downtime before Christmas to have a movie marathon.

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20 Christmas Traditions For Anyone With A Tiny Holiday Budget

The Christmas season is a special time of year because of the traditions we share with our family, friends, and ourselves. Due to higher prices from inflation, you may wonder how to pay for Christmas activities without spending much money.

So whether you’re carving out some alone time to have a holiday-themed at-home spa day or inviting friends and family over for a hot chocolate party, you’re sure to find a frugal Christmas tradition you’ll look forward to every year.

Hosting a Christmas party can be costly if you provide all the food and drinks. So instead, have a potluck where everyone brings their favorite dish or drinks.

1. Christmas Party Potluck

If having a potluck doesn’t appeal to you, but you still want to have a party without spending a ton of money on food and drinks, set up a hot chocolate bar.

2. Hot Chocolate Bar

3. Holiday Craft Projects

Flex your creative muscles by making something for the holidays. There are many Christmas craft tutorials out there for all skill levels, and you may be able to make money from these hobbies.

4. Local Christmas Events

There are always plenty of free local events in December, including Christmas concerts, tree lighting ceremonies, festivals, craft fairs, pub crawls, and more.

With all the stress and running around involved with the holidays, it’s nice to have some downtime before Christmas to have a movie marathon.

5. Watch Christmas Movies

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