When I had more money, I used to have a Christmas Eve party for my family and a few friends. 'Santa Claus' would be there. The parents would secretly bring their child one toy for Santa to give them at the party. My family would also go see the train sets at the local fire houses and drive around looking at Christmas lights in the neighborhoods. We also would bake Christmas cookies at my house with some family and friends.
The past couple of years, though, I don't have money to do much, but last year and this year, I went to 'The Miracle on 34th Street'. Which, other than gas money for a 1/2 hour round trip, is free!
There's a street in Baltimore, 34th Street, where every house on both sides of the street put up Christmas lights and lots of decorations. They call it 'The Miracle on 34th Street'.My daughter, her boyfriend and I went there to see the lights last night.
Here's a link.
http://www.christmasstreet.com/