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The COMPLETE Christmas List: Decor, Events, Activities, Gifts

  • Writer: stylovelife
    stylovelife
  • Nov 20, 2024
  • 5 min read


Decorating a Christmas tree as a family

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Plan Your Way to the Perfect Holdays with this Complete Christmas List!


Christmas is the most WONDERFUL TIME of the year—but let’s be honest, it can also get overwhelming without a plan!


This Christmas list is here to save the day, helping you organize everything from home decorations to gifts, events, and activities.


With a little prep and thoughtful planning, you can enjoy a stress-free holiday season filled with love, joy, and memories to last a lifetime.


So grab a hot cocoa, dive into the complete Christmas list, and let’s make this Christmas your best one yet!






Christmas List Item #1:

Planning Home Decoration

christmas decoration

  1. The Christmas Tree: Check out THESE beautiful trees (pre-lit with dual LED lights)

  2. Tree skirt, tree lights, garland, ornaments

  3. Personalized ornaments

  4. Christmas stockings - Matching & personalized

  5. Couch pillows, pillow covers and blankets

  6. Stairs rail decor

  7. Shelving decor

  8. Window decor and lighting

  9. Outdoor Christmas decoration



Christmas List Item #2:

Planning the Events


Make Sure Nobody is Left Out!

  1. Your immediate family: Your spouse, your precious kiddos!

  2. Your parents and siblings

  3. Your in-laws’ family

  4. Your cousins, aunts, uncles, grand-parents and extended family

  5. Best friends

  6. Childhood friends

  7. Church friends

  8. Work friends

  9. And... Why not think of a person who is in NEED or LONELY?! Afterall, Christmas is all about sharing and caring!!


notebook and pen planning christmas schedule

The Events CALENDAR:

Make sure to reserve the days in your calendar and share with all parties involved!

  1. Christmas Eve 

  2. Christmas Day 

  3. New Year’s Eve 

  4. New Year’s Day



Any plans for the rest of the Holiday period? 

  1. Will you be visiting? 

  2. Are you inviting? 

  3. Are you having guests sleepover? 

  4. Planning for an outing (movies, ice skating, Christmas parade)?

  5. Traveling?





christmas cookies baking

Don’t forget to…

  1. Schedule ahead so everything goes smoothly and to ensure that this period is enjoyable and festive, instead of a stressful one!

  2. Decide on the menu

  3. Set time to prep your home

  4. Prep the guest room: Bed sheets, towels, tissue paper, toilet paper, AND some Christmas decor to set the mood?

  5. Agree on the dress code

  6. Plan for holiday outfits: Here are some of the prettiest Ugly Christmas Sweaters ;) for you and for your MAN!

  7. How about Matching Family Christmas PJs for the holiday season!

  8. Plan for ACTIVITIES: Check Holidays Activity Ideas below

  9. Plan for the GIFTS: Check Planning the Gifts below

  10. Traveling? Plan the trip, tickets, ensure your passports are valid, prep travel checklists according to your destination, don’t forget any gifts you wanna bring along with you



Christmas gifts in car trunk



Christmas List Item #3:

Planning Christmas Games & Activities

fun christmas gathering

  1. Prepare group games or delegate for someone for have a game ready

  2. Think of board games the family can enjoy together!

  3. What do kids love most?! A Treasure Hunt!!

  4. Play Christmas music to set the mood

  5. Do you play an instrument? Here's a chance to share your talents

  6. SING! How about a karaoke?

  7. Christmas readings, role-playing, discuss what Christmas means to you

  8. Share New Year resolutions

  9. Don't forget to take a FAMILY PHOTO! A precious memory you'll cherish!

  10. Watch Christmas movies with hot chocolate & marshmallows

Outdoors:

  1. Play in the snow: Make a snowman, make a snow angel

  2. Make forts and play a snow fight with the whole family!

    The kids will have a blast and will remember this for YEARS!

  3. Go snow-sledding

  4. Go ice-skating

  5. Play hockey

  6. Go to a Christmas parade


snowmen


Christmas List Item #4:

Planning the GIFTS

Wrapped Christmas gifts

Plan on Who You Will Gift? 

  1. Everyone or specific members in the family? Drawing a name?

  2. What about school and daycare teachers?

  3. What about church teachers: Sunday school, kids’ club…?

  4. What about church Pastors and Leaders?

  5. Manager? Co-workers?

  6. And let's not forget a person in NEED or who's LONELY



WHAT to Choose for a Gift?


Use this 6 Gift Rule:

Find something they can Wear, Eat, Experience, Read, Want and/or Need.


Here are some gift ideas:


WEAR


  1. A comfy hoody

  2. Pajamas

  3. Socks

  4. Comfy slippers

  5. A bathrobe

  6. Winter outdoor clothing: hat, scarf, mittens, jacket, boots

  7. JEWELRY: Check out this charming heart necklace and ear-rings

    Christmas gift: heart necklace
    Christmas gift: Jewelry box

  8. Jewelry box!

  9. Rollerblades: Click here for roller blades available in many colors and sizes!

  10. Ice skates: Click here for ice skates available in many colors and sizes!


Christmas gift: roller blades
ice skates

EAT


  1. A personalized coffee mug, hot mug-to-go, or water bottle

  2. A self-heating coffee mug

  3. A charcuterie board, a serving wooden tray, or decorative bowl

  4. Christmas stockings filled with all their favorite treats and stuffers!


Christmas gift: charcuterie board
Christmas gift: serving wooden tray


Blender
air fryer

EXPERIENCE: Invite them to go with you or perhaps gift them a gift card to...


  1. A restaurant

  2. Manicure and pedicure

  3. A Spa & massage treatment

  4. Fitness classes or a gym membership

  5. Dance classes

  6. Cooking classes

  7. A sports event

  8. A comedy show

  9. A theatre piece

  10. Travel

  11. Go-karting

  12. Skydiving



READ


Christmas gift: Toddler Bike
Christmas gift: No-pedal Training bicycle


Conclusion:


Your Ultimate Christmas Countdown Awaits!


You’ve made it through this 100-point, complete Christmas list planner—now it’s time to bring the magic to life! With everything from festive decor to thoughtful gifts and joyful activities, you’re set for a season full of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.


Got your own holiday tips or traditions? I’d love to hear them! Drop a comment below and share your Christmas lists and ideas—because the best part of Christmas is spreading the joy.


And don’t forget to pass this planner along to friends and family who could use a little holiday inspiration!


Let’s make this the most magical Christmas yet!


Fun Christmas gathering




 
 
 

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