The halfway point to Christmas falls around the end of June. Over time, it has become increasingly popular to hold a pre-celebration for the winter holiday, in the middle of summer. The longstanding tradition of Christmas in July has several rumored origin stories .
Regardless, the celebration comes in many forms. Some celebrate all month long, some on July 25, some on certain weekends in July. A Christmas in July party may look like a traditional Christmas party, or one with summer twists, or something all its own.
But what about a Christmas in July dinner? You can do burgers and other grilled options, or put together a traditional Christmas dinner.
Here’s how much it would cost to put together a Christmas in July dinner in Tri-Cities in summer 2024.
Tri-Cities Christmas in July dinner costs
The standard Christmas dinner includes a central protein, like turkey or ham, and various sides, including mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole and the like. Sparkling cider is a popular drink choice.
These are the prices for essential Christmas dinner items at various grocery stores in Tri-Cities. Target was omitted from the list as neither Tri-Cities location currently has either turkey or ham. Prices may vary.
▪ Walmart
Turkey (only breast roasts available, no whole turkeys) - $12.97
Ham - $29.67
Stuffing (StoveTop) - $2.48
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan instant (need water and margarine): $2.82, Bob Evans pre-made: $3.98, Raw potatoes (full recipes vary): $2.77
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $0.97
Dinner rolls - $3.24
Cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray) - $1.98
Green bean casserole - Del Monte green beans: $1.48, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup: $1.26, French’s crispy fried onions: $4.14
Carrots - $0.67/pound
Sparkling cider (Martinelli’s) - $3.68
Sugar cookies (Betty Crocker mix) - $2.47
▪ Costco (bulk prices)
Turkey (Kirkland signature browned turkey breast) - $4.79/pound
Ham (Hempler’s Black Forest Ham) - $4.59/pound
Stuffing - None available
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan mixes (needs water and margarine): $10.99, Main St. Bistro pre-made: $8.99, Raw potatoes (recipes vary): $5.46 for ten pounds
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $5.29
Dinner rolls - $5.99
Cranberry sauce - None available
Green bean casserole - None available
Carrots - $5.79 for six pounds
Sparkling cider - None available
Sugar cookies - None available
▪ Safeway
Turkey (Breast roast only) - $16.99
Ham - $21.96
Stuffing (StoveTop) - $3.49
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan instant (needs water and margarine): $1.67, Main St. pre-made: $3.99, Raw potatoes (recipes may vary): $2.49
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $1
Dinner rolls - $4.99
Cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray) - $3.29
Green bean casserole - Del Monte green beans: $1.99, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup: $1.99, French’s crispy fried onions: $3.79
Carrots - $1.49/pound
Sparkling cider (Martinelli’s) - $5.99
Sugar cookies (Betty Crocker mix) - $3.49
▪ Fred Meyer
Turkey - None available
Ham (Half) - $11.09
Stuffing (StoveTop) - $2.99
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan instant (needs water and margarine): $1.50, Bob Evans pre-made: $4.79, Raw potatoes (recipes vary): $2.99
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $1.33
Dinner rolls - $2.99
Cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray) - $2.29
Green bean casserole - Del Monte green beans: $1.59, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup: $1.50, Kroger fried onions: $3.59
Carrots - $0.99/pound
Sparkling cider (Martinelli’s) - $4.29
Sugar cookies (Betty Crocker mix) - $2.99
▪ Yoke’s
Turkey (Jennie-O frozen turkey breast) - $17.94
Ham - None available
Stuffing (StoveTop) - $2.99
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan instant: $1.48, Reser’s pre-made: $4.99, Raw potatoes (recipes vary): $.50 each
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $1.49
Dinner rolls - $5.99
Cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray) - $2.59
Green bean casserole - Del Monte green beans: $1.69, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup: $1.50, French’s crispy fried onions: $5.29
Carrots - $0.20 each
Sparkling cider (Martinelli’s): $4.19
Sugar cookies (bakery made) - $6
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