December: Christmas Traditions That Don't Cost A Dime.

Christmas traditions are supposed to be generational, meaningful, and fun every time they are done. Here are a few Christmas traditions that can easily be incorporated into your holiday season AND you can do them every year no matter what because they cost little to no money. 

1. Decorating Together: Use old decorations or make new ones from items around the house. 
2. Christmas Movie Marathon: Watch holiday movies you already own or that are available on free streaming services. My brother and I watched Miracle on 34th Street every year. 
3. Baking Day: Make holiday cookies or treats using ingredients you already have. My mother-in-love and I use to make over 200 cookies every year. 
4. Christmas Music and Caroling: Sing Christmas carols together or play holiday music. My daughters join the Christmas choir at church. 
5. Holiday Storytime: Read classic Christmas stories or recite holiday poems. My father in law reads the nativity story every year. The kids aren't allowed to touch a gift until the story is completely done. 
6. DIY Gifts: Create handmade gifts or crafts. My daughters have made gifts since their first Christmas. It wasn't anything fancy but they have always understood that Christmas wasn't about just receiving a bunch of gifts. It helped them to understand the concept of giving. 
7. Family Game Night: Play board games or card games you already own.
8. Neighborhood Light Tour: Walk or drive around your neighborhood to look at Christmas lights.
9. Volunteer Together: Spend time volunteering at a local charity or community event.
10. Christmas Eve Traditions: Start a special routine, like making hot cocoa and talking about the highlights of the year.

Mompreneur and Mayhem 

By Lila Taylor