Christmas isn't about the gifts or the large feast, it's so much more than that. With that said, it's important to know that you don't have to spend a small fortune for a great Christmas. There are a number of frugal Christmas traditions that will make your family smile year after year. Let's take a closer look.
Getting a Christmas Ornament Each Year
A wonderful frugal Christmas tradition is to let everyone in the family pick out a new Christmas ornament each year. This allows everyone to be involved in putting something on the tree that means something to them. You can find amazing ornaments at the Dollar Tree. However, Walmart also has affordable ornaments. Either way, you'll spend less than $20 for each member of your family to pick an ornament that is special to them. Remember to write the year on the bottom of each ornament so that you can look back and see which year each ornament came from.
Baking Cookies
It's something so simple, yet baking cookies with your kids each Christmas can create wonderful memories. Even if you don't know how to bake, get some sugar cookie dough at the grocery store along with frosting and edible decorations. It's not about the cookies, it's about the time you'll spend together.
Volunteering
If you want to give back, make it a tradition to volunteer with your family each year. You might choose the same place each year or you choose a different charity each year. Regardless, this is a great way to spend time together as a family and do something wonderful for your community.
Watching Christmas Movies
Chances are you have a stack of Christmas movies and TV specials that your family loves. Each Christmas, make time to watch them. You could watch one every night or sit down and have a marathon. Serve everyone's favorite Christmas snacks or order a pizza. This is a great way to relax this holiday season.
Writing a Letter to Santa
Last, but not least, while your kids are small, make it a tradition to write a letter to Santa each year. Sure, you can go online and send an email to Santa, but there's something wonderful about sitting down with your kids each year to write a handwritten note.
You don't have to spend a lot of money on Christmas. There are so many simple things you can do that will mean a lot to your kids. What are your favorite frugal Christmas traditions?
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