# Budget-Friendly Grocer Holiday Meals The Lidl US Holiday Meal Deal is Priced at $4 Per Person By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidl-us-holiday-meal-deal References: [theshelbyreport](https://theshelbyreport.com/2025/12/04/lidl-us-launches-holiday-meal-deal-for-customers/) & [mediacenter.lidl](https://mediacenter.lidl.com/pressreleases/2025/holiday-of-firsts-lidl-us-unveils-holiday-meal-deal-for-less-than-4-per-person-plus-limited-edition-croissant-fragrance)  The [Lidl US](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-meal-special) Holiday Meal Deal has been announced by the brand as its first-ever [festive meal promotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-cooked-turkey-with-trimmings) that will support shoppers looking to stay on a [budget this Christmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poundland-christmas-sandwich). The meal deal will be on offer at participating locations from December 10 through 24, 2025 and is priced at $4 per person with enough food to feed 12 people. The meal deal includes a ham portion at $0.77 per pound along with rolls, macaroni and cheese, pecan pie and the ingredients needed to make mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie. The various items are all sold separately in-store to encourage shoppers to customize what they purchase. The Lidl US Holiday Meal Deal is available only while supplies last. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 57% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Festive Dining:** Emphasizing budget-conscious celebrations, affordable holiday meal deals are reshaping traditional dining experiences during festive seasons. - **Customizable Meal Packages:** Offering separate components for personalized culinary choices allows consumers to tailor holiday meals to their specific preferences and dietary needs. - **Limited-time Promotions:** Limited-time offerings create a sense of urgency and exclusivity encouraging shoppers to take advantage of special deals before they expire. ### Where This Applies - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers can leverage budget-friendly meal deals to attract cost-conscious consumers during peak festive seasons. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers have the opportunity to develop innovative, low-cost product options that cater to customizable meal packages. - **Event Catering:** Catering services can adopt a low-cost, personalized meal approach to enhance holiday celebrations outside of traditional home settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cost-Conscious Thanksgiving Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-thanksgiving-basket.md) - [Affordable Holiday-Ready Grocery Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meijer1.md) - [Affordable Thanksgiving Feasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-meal-for-40.md) - [Value-Minded Grocer Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-meal-deal.md) - [Cost-Conscious Valentine's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-meal-deal.md) - [Low-Cost Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-meal-prices.md) - [Affordable Easter Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-easter-meal.md) - [Low-Cost eCommerce Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-best-value-meal-deal.md) - [Low-Cost Grocer Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feed-the-family-for-a-fiver-campaign.md)