Christmas Savings Tracker

How can you build a holiday fund without stress?

The key to enjoying Christmas is to start planning early. Here's how you can use our tracker to make sure you have enough set aside for gifts, food, and celebrations:

• Figure out your total spending: Check last year's bank statements to add up your gift, travel, and hosting expenses. Put that total as your 'Goal' at the top of the tracker.
• Set the value for each gift box: Since the tracker has 100 gift boxes, divide your total goal by 100 to find the value for each one. For example, if your goal is $1,000, each box you color in is worth $10.
• Celebrate small wins: With 100 boxes, you can color one in nearly every time you skip takeout or save a little extra. These frequent rewards help keep you motivated all year long.
• Try to finish coloring your tracker by November 1st. This way, you can shop Black Friday sales and get early-bird deals without using your regular monthly income.

Why is visual tracking better than just checking your bank balance?

When money only appears as a number on a screen, it can be easy to spend without thinking. But when you color in a gift box on your Holiday Savings PDF, you make a visual promise to yourself.

This hands-on activity helps you build a savings habit and gives you a sense of achievement that keeps you motivated all year.

More Money Saving Templates

• Stay organized as you shop. Use our Christmas Gift Tracker to manage your list and stay within the budget you've saved.
• Find the room to save. Our Monthly Budget Planner can help you identify 'leaks' you can redirect toward your holiday fund.
• Christmas is just one of many annual expenses. Track your other irregular bills with our Sinking Funds Tracker.