I’m inspired by some of the bargain threads and ones about activities people are doing. I thought it might be good to share our free/cheap ideas for things to do with DC in the run up to Christmas.
DS is 4 so this is the first year that he really understands and I’m very excited to make some memories (but not overspend!)
- Writing letters to Santa followed by hot chocolate station (marshmallows, grated chocolate bar and some leftover Halloween sweets)
- Free personalised Santa video. FYI - the video is weirdly sent on the child’s birthday and valid for 2 months so put the correct year but today’s month and day for it to be available now. I’m going to play it the week before Christmas so it’s a response to DS’s letter.(Thank you to poster on the bargains thread who originally posted this!)
- Also Royal Mail, NSPCC and RNIB all do written/audio responses from Santa. For the cost of a stamp or small charity donation. Martin Lewis had all the last posting dates and info on his show.
- Film advent - pick one a week until Christmas. (Amazon Prime has a 30 day free trial which can be cancelled completely online. NOW TV have user specific offers. Normally either a 7 day free trial or 2 months for the price of 1 at the moment. Not sure what cancellation process is so check before signing up.)
- Homemade decorations - old faithful cotton wool snowman or use up whatever craft supplies are lurking.
- Walk around the local Christmas market when the lights are on.
- A local charity does an evening Santa sleigh ride through the streets each year. Like a tiny parade with music and fancy dress.
- Festive biscuit baking - I might attempt it this year but I’m a hopeless and impatient baker!
Please share your own suggestions or favourite cheap/free traditions🎄