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Christmas dinner is one of the most celebrated meals of the entire year. Whether you have a sacred meal with your immediate family or a large gathering on Christmas day the meal can be one of the most expensive aspects of the season. It doesn\u2019t have to be. There are delicious and fun ways to have a budget Christmas dinner.<\/p>\n
#1 Potluck<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re having a large gathering, consider asking everyone to bring a dish. The host or hostess manages the main course and the guests take care of everything else. This is a fantastic way to cut costs when you\u2019re the holiday meal host.<\/p>\n #2 Fish Stew<\/strong><\/p>\n Fish stew and homemade bread with a nice salad. It\u2019s a meal fit for a king and yet it doesn\u2019t cost much to make. If you love chowder or fish stew then it is a real meal to celebrate and look forward to. And you can make the meal as pricey or as budget friendly as you\u2019d like by choosing different types of fish and seafood. Add a bottle of wine or sparkling cider to make it the perfect meal.<\/p>\n #3 Pork Tenderloin<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re feeding a larger crowd and don\u2019t want to go the ham or turkey route and you\u2019re not interested in a pot luck approach consider a pork tenderloin. You can fill the pork tenderloin with seasonal fruit like apples and cranberries. Add a salad, a vegetable and bread and you have the perfect budget Christmas dinner.<\/p>\n #4 Appetizers Only<\/strong><\/p>\n Instead of creating a full meal, consider serving appetizers instead. Of course this can add up quickly too so be sure to plan your menu and create a spending limit before you head to the store. Vegetables are always less expensive options than meats and cheeses. And remember you can go the potluck route with the appetizer party too. You serve the drinks and your guests bring the appetizers.<\/p>\n #5 Moveable Feast<\/strong><\/p>\n If your friends and family live close by, consider having a movable feast. The first family hosts the appetizers. The next house hosts the salad. The next house hosts the main course and so on. You get to travel to different homes and everyone prepares a portion of the meal.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to have a budget Christmas Dinner when you are open minded and willing to plan ahead. Many of the easiest and most budget friendly options are those where everyone chips in. However, you can also host the meal entirely and still stick to your budget.<\/p>\n Give Green This Holiday Season!<\/strong><\/p>\n For us, the name\u00a0Turning Life<\/a>\u00a0describes a personal experience of self-reflection and renewed inspiration; a time when we began questioning our choices as consumers, neighbors and global citizens. At\u00a0Turning Life<\/a>\u00a0you will find products which represent a commitment to: Simplicity, Serenity, and Global Sensibility. In other words, we believe you\u2019ll find the items we offer in our online catalog support an earth-friendly, calm and comfortable lifestyle. Whether you\u2019re looking for that perfect item for your home, your personal style, your health, as a gift, or for a new baby \u2013 you will find the most unique and beautiful items at\u00a0Turning Life<\/a>\u00a0and each one supports a green, sustainable lifestyle!<\/p>\n