Please Don't Break the Bank This Christmas

It's time to get out of the house and enjoy some holiday fun with the family. But the reality of life for many people is that our budgets can't accommodate holiday trips, tickets to festive shows, or price holiday displays. We're already adding purchasing gifts for family and friends to paying for our weekly groceries and those utility bills. If you can relate, this is for you. Here's your guide to the Greenville holiday fun that's actually affordable.

1. Christmas Lights

Professional Christmas lights displays can cost a lot. They're great, but not if you don't have the money. An easy, FREE alternative is to pick one or more of these Christmas Lights Driving Routes in Greenville, SC. Many of the homes on these routes have huge displays with synchronized lights set to music. Homeowners share their festive spirit with the public who can just drive by and see their Christmas spirit.

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2. Parades and Festivals

Christmas parades and festivals are usually free. Keep them free by bringing your own snacks and hot cocoa to enjoy. Here's a list of parades near Greenville. parades near Greenville. Pick one and you're all set for a festive night of free fun.

3. Free Holiday Events and Things to Do

Actually, Kidding Around has a full list of totally FREE Christmas Things to Do. It has everything from festive scavenger hunts, to local events. Use it as a checklist for your family's free holiday season.

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4. We know you love those Santa pictures and it's really hard to resist the sweet photos of your little ones sharing their Christmas wish list. The good news is that you don't have to spend a dime to do it. There are lots and lots of places where you can snap a free photo with Santa. You'll find options in this list of Where to See Santa in Greenville, SC. And, don't forget that Cabela's offers a FREE printed 4x6 photo with the Cabela's Santa.

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