One of the most universally loved things about Christmas must be the delicious food. People are spending less time in the kitchen due to busy lives but be sure to take some time out to enjoy making things. There is nothing more festive than getting together and making a traditional homemade dessert for after dinner. Think mince pies, Christmas cakes and a boozy Christmas pudding.

TAKE a look: nine Christmas traditions you can make yourselves on the cheap - and still be the envy of your friends

Brits looking for festive fun on a budget are being offered traditional Christmas pastimes with a modern twist.

By Sue Wilkinson
Monday, 13th December 2021, 3:57 pm

Festive experts from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk are encouraging Brits to look back at nostalgic traditions, crafts, and activities.

These Christmas activities might take you back a bit but are still just as fun to enjoy in today’s smartphone society.

Suggestions include making your own Christmas desserts, sprucing up candles with cinnamon, making decorations for the tree and personalised snow globes.

Suggestions include making your own Christmas desserts, sprucing up candles with cinnamon, making decorations for the tree and personalised snow globes.

5. Christmas traditions

Potato stamps - making personal Christmas cards is a lovely touch and an old standing tradition to pass on Christmas well wishes. Potatoes can be carved by an adult to create shapes like stars and trees. These easy-to-use stamps work well with brightly-coloured poster paint, and they can also be used to decorate wrapping paper and gift bags.

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6. Christmas traditions

Singing to neighbours There is a very long list of traditional Christmas songs and carols, most of which would have been sung in churches and on the doorsteps of neighbours. Although the tradition hasn’t disappeared completely, families can take advantage of coming together for the first time in a while and belting their hearts out. Lots of songs have been re-recorded by different artists across a range of genres and eras, letting everyone enjoy the spirit of Christmas.

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7. Christmas traditions

Paper chawins are easy and cheap to make. Use left-over wrapping paper or wallpaper rolls - or take a leaaf out of the Goods from the Good Life and use old newspapers and magazines.

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8. Christmas traditions

The long-standing tradition of a post-dinner walk is still pretty popular because nothing feels better than a walk in the crisp winter weather after stuffing your face. However, lots of families have started opting for a chill afternoon watching Christmas television instead. Consider planning your route way before Christmas Day to hold your family accountable.

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