Say hello to the holiday season! Don't let being locked down in school for another two weeks suck the spirit out of you. Bringing Christmas cheer into your home away from home can be achieved with just a dash of effort. Take a trip to the nearest drug store with your roomies and grab a few things that catch your eye. It doesn't have to cost much! Heat up the hot chocolate, pop some cookies in the oven, and turn on your favorite Christmas playlist. That's what we did and here are the results!

A single string of lights can easily replace the need for a real tree. A bow to cover the wire bundle, and you're set.

Of course, if you like the look of a real tree, many places have miniatures (5-below).

A simple yet impactful DIY is to wrap a picture frame. Takes less than five minutes and va-voom, a present is hanging on your wall. Pop a bow on for extra cuteness!

The versatility of wrapping paper is wonderful. Cover any large surface - refrigerators, doors, walls, etc. for some serious Christmas vibes.

Little touches of holiday cheer make a big difference.

The banister is one of the easiest places to add decor. Cheap tinsel and some tape are all you need to transform any staircase.

Eat cookies and drink your hot chocolate while you cut some of these out. We found this tutorial super useful:

Go from this:

To this:

A line of these looks 1. classier and 2. so fun!

Getting some cheap stockings for the gang is essential.

Finally, buying a box or two of candy canes can go a long way. Whether you display them in a wine glass/cup, or hang them along lights, they look great!