The holiday season presents numerous opportunities for U.S. consumers to access free products, food items, and services. Based on current promotional data, various retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores are offering specific freebies and discounts during the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day timeframe. These offers range from complimentary coffee and food items to free photos with Santa and educational materials for children.
Food and Beverage Freebies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Several national and regional chains have announced free food and beverage offers valid for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. These promotions often require specific actions, such as using a mobile application or making a purchase.
Convenience Store and Gas Station Offers
Sheetz, a convenience store chain with over 750 locations, is offering free self-serve coffee from Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, through New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. To redeem this offer, customers must add it under the "Offerz" tab on the Sheetz app. The offer is limited to one free coffee per My Sheetz Rewardz member and can be redeemed only once during the promotional period.
Kent Kwik Convenience Stores are participating in the "season of giving" by providing a free cup of coffee to customers on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
GPM Investments, a subsidiary of ARKO Corp., is running a "12 Days of Christmas" promotion for customers visiting GPM-owned convenience stores. Starting from December 14, customers can receive a surprise free food or beverage item each day leading up to Christmas. Similarly, Weigel’s is conducting a "12 Days of Christmas" event, offering a unique holiday giveaway each day.
Pizza and Meal Deals
7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores are offering a whole pizza for $9 on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. This price is available to 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members.
Shake Shack is providing a free Shack Burger with any $10 purchase through Christmas Eve. This offer is valid using the code BURGERBLITZ at the time of purchase.
Auntie Anne's is running a daily giveaway or discount through December 25. The specific offer is announced daily on the Auntie Anne's Instagram page.
McDonald's is offering a different deal every week between December 5 and December 25.
Baskin Robbins is offering $5 off any cake purchase of $35 when the code SNOW is used at checkout. This deal is valid through the end of December.
Krystal is offering 10 Krystal Sliders for $9.99 through January 16, 2023.
Retail and In-Store Promotions
Retailers are offering various free services and items to attract shoppers during the holiday season.
Photos with Santa
Bass Pro Shops are offering free photos with Santa through Christmas Eve. It is recommended to reserve a spot in advance. Additionally, on Santa’s arrival day, November 2, participating locations offer free activities and giveaways while supplies last. Each family receives a free 4X6 photo with Santa and a shareable video; reservations are required for this specific event.
Cooking and Craft Workshops
Williams Sonoma stores are hosting free Thanksgiving cooking classes on specific dates in November. Customers can find their local store and sign up to participate.
For holiday crafting, free workshops are available at various retailers. JOANN Stores, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and Home Depot offer free online or in-store workshops. These include tutorials for projects such as DIY Kwanzaa Kinara with Hand-Painted Candles, Crystal Embellished Greeting Cards, and Christmas Table Settings.
Lowe's offers in-store workshops for children. On November 16, kids can create a Holiday Countdown, and on December 14, they can make a Spinning Snowflake. JC Penney’s Kids Zone also hosts free craft events on the second Saturday of every month, including turkey centerpieces for Thanksgiving and other seasonal crafts.
Educational Materials and Subscriptions
Consumers can gift a free Lego Magazine subscription to children ages five to nine. This subscription includes five printed issues per year.
The Kindergarten Smorgasboard Store offers various educational freebies, including "Christmas Numbers FREEBIE!", "Christmas Bow Counting FREEBIE!", "Christmas Tree Sounds FREEBIE!", and "Little Elf, Little Elf, What Do You See? Emergent Reader." Other available free resources include "Holidays Around the World Emergent Reader," "Mooseltoe Craftivity FREEBIE!", "Christmas Ten Frame Cards Freebie," and "Hanukkah Subitizing Cards."
Restaurant and Dining Offers
In addition to the specific Christmas promotions, general dining offers are available through mobile apps and specific purchase requirements.
Sonic App users who make any purchase receive a free any size Coca-Cola. This free drink can be customized with up to 11 flavor add-ins.
Cracker Barrel is offering a free pair of mini salt and pepper shakers to customers who preorder a Heat and Serve Feast or Dinner by Sunday for pickup between November 22 and November 30.
Atlas Bridge District Brewery and Tap Room in Southeast D.C. is offering a free slice of Andy’s Pizza with the purchase of a pint of beer on Saturday and Sunday.
Seasonal and Event-Based Freebies
Certain freebies are tied to specific dates or events, such as Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Freebies
National Park Service sites that normally charge admission will be free to enter on Veterans Day, Tuesday.
Various businesses offer freebies for veterans and military members on Veterans Day. Specific offers include: - Ice Cream Jubilee’s Georgetown location: Buy six mini doughnuts and get six more free through Sunday. - Burger King: Free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers are available to military members on Veterans Day.
Sports-Related Promotions
Wizards fans can get free food through the Chick-fil-A app. During home games, if an opposing player misses two free throws in a row in the fourth quarter, fans win a free sandwich. The offer must be claimed the day after the game and redeemed within five days.
Gift Card Promotions
As the holidays ramp up, restaurants and retailers often offer freebies and bonuses with gift card purchases. Previous years' promotions have included offers from Applebee’s, P.F. Chang's, Red Lobster, Regal Cinemas, Texas Roadhouse, and others. Consumers are advised to look for these deals to extend their gift-giving or stretch their dining-out budget.
Conclusion
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During the Christmas Eve and Christmas season, U.S. consumers can access a variety of freebies and discounts. Convenience stores like Sheetz and Kent Kwik offer free coffee, while 7-Eleven and Speedway offer discounted pizzas. Restaurants such as Shake Shack and Auntie Anne's provide free food items or daily deals. Retailers including Bass Pro Shops offer free photos with Santa, and stores like Williams Sonoma, Lowe's, and JOANN host free workshops. Educational freebies are available from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard Store, and Lego Magazine subscriptions are free for children. Specific Veterans Day offers include free entry to National Park Service sites and free food for military members at businesses like Ice Cream Jubilee and Burger King.