With just over 6 weeks to Christmas, if you haven’t already started your Christmas planning then now may be the time to start! The festive period is supposed to be a time of joy but many people feel overwhelmed by the endless list of things of to do.
Planning in advance puts me in control. It allows me to enjoy Christmas instead of stressing over last minute preparations. To help keep you on track, I thought I’d share this free printable checklist to break down your Christmas planning into small manageable chunks.
6 WEEKS TO GO
| Activity | Resources | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If you haven't already, make or purchase a Christmas Planner | Related: Use A Christmas Planner To Prepare For The Festive Season | |||||
| Confirm all of the addresses in your contact are up to date. | ||||||
| Ask your family/friends for gift ideas and create a list | Related: Free Christmas Gift Log Printable | |||||
| Create a Christmas budget | Related: Printable Christmas Planner (inc. Christmas budget) | |||||
| Book pantomime and Santa visit tickets |
5 WEEKS TO GO
| Activity | Resources | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create a Christmas Meal Plan | Related: Read Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook for inspiration  | ||||
| Bake Christmas cookies in advance and freeze | |||||
| Prepare appetizers in advance and freeze | |||||
| Purchase wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, etc. |
4 WEEKS TO GO
| Activity | Resources | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Write Christmas cards and post | |||||
| Schedule Christmas activities on your calendar/planner | Related: Free Monthly Planner Printable | ||||
| Clear out cupboards and take inventory of the freezer | |||||
| Review and purchase Christmas decorations |
3 WEEKS TO GO
| Activity | Resources | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decorate the tree and put up other decorations | ||||||||||||
| Purchase advent calendars and Christmas crackers | ||||||||||||
| De-clutter your house. Throw out anything that is no longer used. | Related: Use this free printable to breakdown your holiday cleaning into daily tasks |
2 WEEKS TO GO
| Activity | Resources | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick up any Secret Santa gifts that you are participating in | ||||||
| Set time aside to gift wrap | ||||||
| Stock the pantry and drinks cupboard | Related: Use this Meal & Recipe planner to help plan your grocery list. | |||||
| Make a Christmas playlist |
1 WEEK TO GO / WEEK OFF CHRISTMAS
| Activity | Resources | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy fresh food and meat | Related: Free Meal Planner | |||||
| Purchase and wrap last minute gifts | ||||||
| Deliver gifts and baking to friends and neighbours | ||||||
| Polish silverware and wash tablecloths. |
Use this free printable Christmas checklist to add to your planner. Available in A4/Letter and A5.
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