The holiday season is upon us. But not everyone has a lot of money to spend–us at Her Campus Clark included! So here are some ways to still get in the festivities and not splurge too much.
- Late Night Drive
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Gather a group of your best friends or family and go around town looking at
the holiday lights on people’s houses. An alternative since this may not be the
cheapest option (driving around takes gas) is to walk. As you are walking around
you will see things you may have missed when driving, while still enjoying the
beautiful lights.
- Ice Skating
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Often colleges will have discounts for students to go to a local skating rink.This could also count for a cute date idea. Even if you do not know how to skate, falling on your face will make for some pretty great memories.
- Baking/Kits
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Gingerbread houses are a lot of fun especially when you put your creativity and
all into making them the best. Try baking cookies shaped like bells or snowmen
and then passing them out around your hall. You will eat and also make friends
along the way.
- Room Decor
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Decorating your room for the holidays can change your entire mood. You can
find cheap decorations at Dollar Tree, Walmart, Tjmaxx, etc. Adding a small
Christmas tree can help you stay motivated through finals to finish strong.
- Community Service
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Around this time, the days are shorter and temperatures drop. Going out into
your community and helping out at the soup kitchen or food pantry or helping
your neighbor rake leaves, etc. There is an endless list of organizations looking
for people to help them out.
- Caroling
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If you are good at singing or just like to sing, going around your neighborhood
singing holiday carols may be the activity for you. I do not suggest caroling in
your dorm halls, your dorm neighbors might not thank you. Be mindful of other
people’s spaces and be respectful.