A mom is charging each family member $200 to attend Christmas dinner, claiming it’s her way of ‘making a profit.
In a bold move that has sparked debate, Carla Bellucci, a mother, announced she charges $200 per person for Christmas dinner.
This decision, she explained, is her way of addressing the cost of hosting a festive meal while turning a profit.
Why charge for Christmas dinner?
Bellucci, a mother of six, hosted 15 people last Christmas, including nine extended family members.
She justified her pricing by highlighting the financial strain of preparing a holiday feast. According to her, creating a “classy” Christmas experience with quality food and decor is costly.
Belluci told the Mail Online at the time: “It’s not cheap feeding people and it also takes a lot of time to put together a nice meal. “I’ll give them a glass of Champagne, but if they want any more booze, they can bring their own.”
“Everything I do is for profit and my family understand that.” the mom said.
For $200, guests receive a traditional turkey dinner and a single glass of champagne. Any additional drinks are strictly bring-your-own.
Despite the high cost, Bellucci emphasized that her dinner is a superior option compared to dining at a restaurant or hotel.
Bellucci charges $200 per person as profit over tradition.
What sets Bellucci apart is her unapologetic focus on profit. She admitted that the $200 per person fee includes a profit margin. “Everything I do is for profit,” she said, asserting that her family understands this.
However, not all relatives are happy about the arrangement. Bellucci acknowledged that some family members are “disgusted” by the idea and may choose not to attend. To this, she responded, “If you want quality, you have to pay for it.”
“It wouldn’t be any cheaper if you went to a restaurant or hotel for a Christmas Day meal, so why should I be out of pocket?
“I’ll have the telly on in the background so they can listen to the King at 3pm and watch whatever they like.”
Bellucci has designed her Christmas Day to reflect her personal values.
Doors open at 2 p.m., allowing guests to enjoy the meal, watch the King’s Christmas speech, and partake in games like charades. By 10 p.m., she plans to “kick them all out” to conclude the day.
Her unapologetic approach to the holiday has garnered mixed reactions. While some admire her entrepreneurial spirit, others find the idea of charging for family Christmas dinner unusual.
Bellucci’s decision to charge $200 per guest for Christmas dinner challenges traditional holiday norms.
For her, it’s a practical solution to hosting without financial loss.
Whether this practice becomes a trend or remains an anomaly, it’s clear that her unique approach has sparked conversation about the cost of holiday celebrations.