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Fun Things to do this Christmas
Christmas is the time for family, friends and fun.
And costly shows and concerts, and fairs and fetes, that this year especially, can put a huge dent in your budget.
You don't need to spend a fortune to be entertained this Christmas, there are plenty of things you can do that are free, that you can enjoy with your family and friends.
And costly shows and concerts, and fairs and fetes, that this year especially, can put a huge dent in your budget.
You don't need to spend a fortune to be entertained this Christmas, there are plenty of things you can do that are free, that you can enjoy with your family and friends.
* The Road to Behelehem - an amazing live nativity program suitable for young and old.
* Wait until dark and go for a walk around your neighbourhood to see all the Christmas lights.
* Attend the Carols by Candlelight at your local school, even if you don't have children there.
* Check with your local church for their holiday program. Many churches will have recitals and carols during the lead-up to Christmas and this is a lovely way to celebrate and be involved with your community.
* Go to midnight service on Christmas Eve, then come home and let everyone open one gift before going to bed.
* Have a Christmas movie marathon and watch one Christmas movie a night. Some favourites are Miracle on 34th Street (the original in black and white and the remake), It's a Wonderful Life, Holiday Inn (White Christmas) and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (for a little off-beat humour).
* If you have little children, let them bake and decorate a special cookie or cup cake to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve. And don't forget the carrot for Rudolph!
* Turn the TV off, gather the family around and read a different Christmas story every night, ending with the second chapter of Luke from the Bible, on Christmas Eve.
Some favourites are:
* Start a new tradition and only play Christmas music in the car during December. It's a great way to teach kids favourite Christmas carols and for you to learn some of the newer songs. Christmas CDs can be bought from dollar stores and come in a great variety.
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* Wait until dark and go for a walk around your neighbourhood to see all the Christmas lights.
* Attend the Carols by Candlelight at your local school, even if you don't have children there.
* Check with your local church for their holiday program. Many churches will have recitals and carols during the lead-up to Christmas and this is a lovely way to celebrate and be involved with your community.
* Go to midnight service on Christmas Eve, then come home and let everyone open one gift before going to bed.
* Have a Christmas movie marathon and watch one Christmas movie a night. Some favourites are Miracle on 34th Street (the original in black and white and the remake), It's a Wonderful Life, Holiday Inn (White Christmas) and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (for a little off-beat humour).
* If you have little children, let them bake and decorate a special cookie or cup cake to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve. And don't forget the carrot for Rudolph!
* Turn the TV off, gather the family around and read a different Christmas story every night, ending with the second chapter of Luke from the Bible, on Christmas Eve.
Some favourites are:
* Start a new tradition and only play Christmas music in the car during December. It's a great way to teach kids favourite Christmas carols and for you to learn some of the newer songs. Christmas CDs can be bought from dollar stores and come in a great variety.
From Debt Free, Cashed Up and Laughing
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