How to afford a great Christmas if money’s tight this year

(CNN) —& The holidays are often a time when financial goals are in opposition with showing people love in the grandest of ways.Reining in holiday spending could be the absolute last thing people want to do, but during inflation- and debt-related financial struggles, scaling back is a necessity for many. Thankfully, there are ways to celebrate Christmas without breaking the bank.“People really have to keep it in perspective,” said Tawra Kellam, one of the authors behind the blog Living On a Dime to Grow Rich. “It’s about celebrating with family. It’s about taking time off work and having fun together. And even doing little things for Christmas can make it special.”With the following tips on how to enjoy Christmas decorations, gifts, meals and activities for little to no cost, this Christmas can be undoubtedly unique but rich with meaning and joy. The main concepts are seeing what you have with new eyes, thinking outside the box and learning how to find the best deals.Decking the hallsHaving a festive home is a seasonal mood booster, and repurposing items around your house as decorations is one way to start.“If you can only do something small to make it special, that’s enough,” said...