Here’s how much a traditional Christmas in July dinner costs if you live in Tri-Cities
The halfway point to Christmas falls around the end of June. Over time, it has become increasingly popular to hold a pre-celebration for the winter holiday, in the middle of summer. The longstanding tradition of Christmas in July has several rumored origin stories.
Regardless, the celebration comes in many forms. Some celebrate all month long, some on July 25, some on certain weekends in July. A Christmas in July party may look like a traditional Christmas party, or one with summer twists, or something all its own.
But what about a Christmas in July dinner? You can do burgers and other grilled options, or put together a traditional Christmas dinner.
Here’s how much it would cost to put together a Christmas in July dinner in Tri-Cities in summer 2024.
Tri-Cities Christmas in July dinner costs
The standard Christmas dinner includes a central protein, like turkey or ham, and various sides, including mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole and the like. Sparkling cider is a popular drink choice.
These are the prices for essential Christmas dinner items at various grocery stores in Tri-Cities. Target was omitted from the list as neither Tri-Cities location currently has either turkey or ham. Prices may vary.
▪ Walmart
Turkey (only breast roasts available, no whole turkeys) - $12.97
Ham - $29.67
Stuffing (StoveTop) - $2.48
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan instant (need water and margarine): $2.82, Bob Evans pre-made: $3.98, Raw potatoes (full recipes vary): $2.77
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $0.97
Dinner rolls - $3.24
Cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray) - $1.98
Green bean casserole - Del Monte green beans: $1.48, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup: $1.26, French’s crispy fried onions: $4.14
Carrots - $0.67/pound
Sparkling cider (Martinelli’s) - $3.68
Sugar cookies (Betty Crocker mix) - $2.47
▪ Costco (bulk prices)
Turkey (Kirkland signature browned turkey breast) - $4.79/pound
Ham (Hempler’s Black Forest Ham) - $4.59/pound
Stuffing - None available
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan mixes (needs water and margarine): $10.99, Main St. Bistro pre-made: $8.99, Raw potatoes (recipes vary): $5.46 for ten pounds
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $5.29
Dinner rolls - $5.99
Cranberry sauce - None available
Green bean casserole - None available
Carrots - $5.79 for six pounds
Sparkling cider - None available
Sugar cookies - None available
▪ Safeway
Turkey (Breast roast only) - $16.99
Ham - $21.96
Stuffing (StoveTop) - $3.49
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan instant (needs water and margarine): $1.67, Main St. pre-made: $3.99, Raw potatoes (recipes may vary): $2.49
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $1
Dinner rolls - $4.99
Cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray) - $3.29
Green bean casserole - Del Monte green beans: $1.99, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup: $1.99, French’s crispy fried onions: $3.79
Carrots - $1.49/pound
Sparkling cider (Martinelli’s) - $5.99
Sugar cookies (Betty Crocker mix) - $3.49
▪ Fred Meyer
Turkey - None available
Ham (Half) - $11.09
Stuffing (StoveTop) - $2.99
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan instant (needs water and margarine): $1.50, Bob Evans pre-made: $4.79, Raw potatoes (recipes vary): $2.99
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $1.33
Dinner rolls - $2.99
Cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray) - $2.29
Green bean casserole - Del Monte green beans: $1.59, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup: $1.50, Kroger fried onions: $3.59
Carrots - $0.99/pound
Sparkling cider (Martinelli’s) - $4.29
Sugar cookies (Betty Crocker mix) - $2.99
▪ Yoke’s
Turkey (Jennie-O frozen turkey breast) - $17.94
Ham - None available
Stuffing (StoveTop) - $2.99
Mashed potatoes - Idahoan instant: $1.48, Reser’s pre-made: $4.99, Raw potatoes (recipes vary): $.50 each
Gravy (McCormick mix) - $1.49
Dinner rolls - $5.99
Cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray) - $2.59
Green bean casserole - Del Monte green beans: $1.69, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup: $1.50, French’s crispy fried onions: $5.29
Carrots - $0.20 each
Sparkling cider (Martinelli’s): $4.19
Sugar cookies (bakery made) - $6