How to Organize with a Christmas Planner and Checklist

Start preparing for a memorable and stress-free Christmas by planning and organizing with a Christmas Planner Checklist & timeline.

The end-of-year holidays can seem overwhelming amid all the activities and busyness. But remember to enjoy them while having a little organization at the same time.

December will be here before you know it.  Are you thinking, “How do I prepare and Organize Christmas during all the holiday craziness?” Well, I have a checklist for you to do just that.

It can seem overwhelming, but with just a few tips and ideas to get done early, it can be a breeze. If you are preparing a Christmas Eve get-together or Christmas Brunch,  just plan accordingly below with your Christmas Checklist.

Christmas Recipes

Christmas Timeline

Three Weeks Before:

• Plan Your Guest List
• Write Out Your Menu
• Send out Holiday Cards
• Set up your tree or any holiday decorations

Two Weeks Before:

• Shop for any special ingredients you may need to find.
• Purchase any table favors you may need
• Buy any candles you may need
• Wash and Iron all tablecloths and napkins

One Week Before:

• Order flower arrangement centerpieces or make a tablescape.
• Have all your groceries bought
• Wrap your gifts

The Weekend Before or Three Days Prior:

• Wash all the dishes that you will be using (Bowls, serving spoons, teapots, Coffee Pot, crockpot, etc. )
• Set your table and put a tablecloth over it so the dishes don’t get dusty
• Defrost your turkey in the refrigerator at least 3 days prior if you bought a frozen one.
• Clean your house or enlist your children to do the cleaning (reward them with a few dollars that they can use to go shopping)
• Make any dishes that can be frozen and heated the morning of.
• Get your entryway or porch ready or your guest bedroom and bathroom
• Get all your Christmas Music ready or Alexa prepared.

Two Days Before:

• Reread your guest list and menu: (I like to look this over to make sure I didn’t forget anything)
• Wrap any last-minute gifts you may have for your guests.

Christmas Eve:

• Take a few minutes to remember what you are thankful for. Write them out and keep them near.
• Get your holiday cookies and appetizers prepared and put them on cake plates or refrigerate
• Get your breakfast casserole made up to pop in the oven in the morning for your family.
• Make some hot chocolate and sit by the fire and relax. You accomplished a lot.
• Make sure your phones are charged and your DSLR Battery is Charged and you have a Memory Card ready.

Christmas Day: Enjoy and Make Memories

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