It’s the most magical time of the year, but it’s also the most expensive. Read our ideas for budget activities you can do in December.
Bake Festive Treats
Spread the joy with festive baking this year. From mince pies, Christmas cake, yule log, and gingerbread, you can find so many Christmas baking recipes online. If you’ve got any leftovers you can share them with your neighbours, colleagues or family members.
Check Out Your Local Christmas Lights
Take a stroll around your local area to look at the Christmas lights. You can walk or drive to see how everyone is decorating their homes this year. Many houses go all out to celebrate the festive season and it’s a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. Most towns also do a Christmas light switch on which you can go to for free.
Have a Christmas Movie Night
Get into the holiday mood by getting cosy on a cold winter’s evening and watching Christmas films. Make a watchlist of films you want to get through before Christmas. You can let every family member choose their favourite film to watch while you sit back with snacks and some hot chocolate.
Decorate the Tree Together
Put on some Christmas music and get the whole family together to decorate the tree. It’s a fun festive activity that involves the whole family and you can express your creative side with all your decorations.
Make Handmade Cards
Crack out the kids’ craft supplies to make homemade cards for neighbours and family members. You could even get them to make snowflakes and paper chains to decorate around the house.
Budgeting for Special Days and Events
We hope some of our low-cost festive activities have inspired you – if you’re looking for some help with budgeting for events throughout the year or just want to get your finances on track, read our guide on budgeting, or contact one of our expert advisors today if you’d like some individual help.
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