There are certain items expected to exist in a home during the holidays. These include a tree, Christmas lights, stockings, and table decor. As many of these things are costly, commit yourself to buying one expensive thing a year. Maybe one year, you pick a high-quality tree, and then the next, you select sparkly deer for your yard. However you choose to do it, taking a slow and steady pace ensures you have money left over for gifts and activities.
