Christmas Budget

When we started our Purposeful Christmas small group, I asked the ladies what their Christmas goals were.  Almost all of the responses included something about creating a more simple and less expensive Christmas.  A logical follow up question is "how much does your Christmas cost?"  My guess is that very few people know (or want to know) the answer to this question.

 

Since we are talking about the practical aspects of the holiday season, addressing the Christmas budget seems like a good idea.  Here is a very basic template that can help you identify your expenses and to see where cuts, if needed, can be made.

 

 

Budget Template

 

Total Gift Amount: 

Decorations: 

Tree: 
Christmas Cards: 
Postage: 
Shipping Costs for Gifts: 
Travel: 
Food (if hosting): 
Other: 
Total Christmas Spending: 

 

If your financial cost is too high, take some time to consider where cuts can be made.  Are there certain Christmas chores that you could eliminate that would decrease your spending and increase your enjoyment of the holiday season?