If you can't find work during the holidays then I don't know how to help you. Walmart is always hiring during this time of the year, and so are delivery places like UPS,Fedex,USPS. The job may not last after the holidays but at least you'll have some money in your pocket and maybe if you do a good job they'll keep you. Where have you applied so far?
Oh and I hope you're not one of those people who just applies at a job and waits for the job to call them back lol. You have to show them you actually want the job. Call them back and check on the status of your application. Or go back and ask to speak to the hiring manager/Human Resources. You have to be proactive to get a job now a days.