9 Christmas Items You Should Never Buy Anywhere But Dollar Tree

Few places make it easier to lower your financial stress when shopping than dollar stores, where prices routinely beat traditional retailers. Dollar Tree sits at the top of that list, earning its reputation as the go-to spot for affordable bulk buys. 

Cheap doesn't have to mean low quality, however, as Dollar Tree actually carries plenty of solid products. That's especially true during the holidays, and we've rounded up some of their best Christmas finds to prove it.

Price: $1.50, $45 for 30-pack

If you plan to decorate your mantel, Christmas tree, and other spaces in your home, this set of 30 80-foot ribbon spools will have you (and everything else) covered for years to come. It also functions well for adding decorative ribbon to wrapped presents.

Three rolls of duplicate ribbon sell for $10 on Amazon, showing significant savings.

Price: $1.25

Junior Mints are an established brand in the American candy industry, and this festive twist on the original is fun for the holidays. You can stuff stockings and still have a box or two leftover for yourself.

A bundle of five boxes for $25 is an "overall pick" on Amazon, so stick to Dollar Tree and save.

Price: $1.50

Wrapping presents is one of those iconic holiday rituals that get us into the spirit of the season. This 8-pack of generously sized tissue paper comes with six different designs, from poinsettia print to candy canes and reindeer, or you can buy single packs in stores.

48 packs are a lot, but they won't take up too much space in storage and compact easily. Then you're set for several rounds of gifting.

Price: $1.50

If your love language during the holidays is baking cookies and sharing them with loved ones as gifts, then these holiday-themed cellophane cookie bags will ensure everyone on your list gets their package of sweet treats.

A 4-pack of eight bags sells for $21.89 on Amazon, once again showing how much you save at Dollar Tree.

Price: $1.50 each, $24 for 16

LED candles provide a safe (yet just as aesthetic) alternative to traditional candles, and they light up windows and nooks beautifully. Having a total of 16 ensures a unified decor strategy within your space.

These candles can even double as practical supplies in case of a power outage or extreme weather event.

Price: $7

You won't have to stress about the cat sending these shatterproof ornaments flying. They won't break. Available in red, silver, and gold, they're perfect for filling out your tree and adding a little extra sparkle to garlands.

Since they're hand-painted, these ornaments arguably look more expensive than they are, especially with the different holiday designs.

Price: $1.25

Buying brand-name items at Dollar Tree is often the most affordable way to purchase a product, as is the case with our second candy item on this list. You'd pay $13.88 for three 5-ounce boxes on Amazon instead of $15 for 12 boxes here.

Each box makes a great stocking stuffer for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Price: $1.50 each

If you have a lot of presents to wrap, a tight budget, and a minimalist aesthetic, snagging several rolls of metallic red, green, gold, and silver wrapping paper is a wise fiscal move.

These are a nice dupe for Hallmark wrapping paper in the same colors that sell for $16.99 for three rolls on Amazon.

Price: $4

Going full Clark Griswold this year? Start at Dollar Tree. Twenty 100-count light strands should get the ball rolling.

Approved for indoor and outdoor use, you'll receive a selection of both multicolor and white lights to make the magic.

It's easy to save money shopping at Dollar Tree, given its ethos to sell items at the lowest possible price. This includes festive items that can make your holiday season more merry and bright on a budget, so why would you buy them anywhere else?

Many of these items are only available in bulk online, but you can pick them up individually in stores, so keep an eye out.