From visiting family across the country to buying gifts for your loved ones and decorating your home, expenses during the holidays quickly add up. In 2021, holiday spending in the U.S. added up to $886.7 billion, per the Penny Hoarder.
However, not all holiday activities come with a high price tag. Keep scrolling to find festive, family-friendly activities that won’t break the bank.
Watch Holiday Movies
Snuggle up with your family on the couch and turn on your favorite holiday movie to get in the spirit in the comfort of your home.
Visit a Christmas Tree Farm
You don’t need to purchase a tree to enjoy the scents and sights of a local Christmas tree farm.
Spot Light Displays in Local Neighborhoods
Some of the best light displays may be found tucked away in your own neighborhood.
Bake and Make Gingerbread Houses
What’s the holiday season without indulging in a few treats?
Play in the Snow
If you’re lucky enough to have snowfall during the holiday season, bundle up and enjoy the gift of Mother Nature with your family.
Volunteer
During a season of receiving, giving back to your local community is a family-friendly activity that will make someone else’s holiday a little bit merrier.
Support Holiday Productions at Schools, Churches, or Local Theaters
Holiday plays and productions can be found at schools, churches, or local theatres and are a great way to support your community and spend time together as a family without breaking the bank.
Karaoke To Your Favorite Holiday Hits
Don’t let this holiday season pass by without seeing which family member can hit Mariah Carey’s notes in “All I Want For Christmas” or Chris Brown’s in “This Christmas.”
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