If you’d like to avoid being overwhelmed by all the holiday prep at the last minute, be a Christmas early bird and start with some of the basics immediately. So, when Christmas does arrive, you can simply relax and enjoy it with your family.
Published: September 27, 2022
By: Josh Foley
It’s almost that time of the year. The incredible, fun yet extremely stressful season of Christmas is approaching. It’s so close, you could almost smell the candy cane.
You might be wondering if it’s too early to start worrying about that but it’s actually the perfect time for it. While Christmas does tend to fly by almost as soon as it begins, preparing for it takes a lot of effort and time.
Here are a few ways to prepare for Christmas in 2022. Add these points to your holiday preparations list, and don’t forget to check it twice, or possibly thrice just to be safe!
- Plan Your Budget
For this, you can start by taking stock of last year’s Christmas. You can think about where you went, what you did, what you cooked, and how much you spent on every activity.
This should give you a clearer idea of what to expect for this year and how much you will need to save up to afford it all.
- Gift Planning
This would be the perfect time to create your own naughty or nice list. It will help you figure out how many gifts you need to buy this year.
You should also create a wish list for your family members by asking them what they want for Christmas 2022. At the same time, you can also drop subtle hints about what you want. Making this list in advance will give you enough time to find all the holiday presents well ahead of time.
You should also start looking for the perfect Christmas cards and prep all postage items to avoid delays.
- Christmas Decorations
If you and your family enjoy decorating the tree and your house together every Christmas, you will need all your trinkets lined up and assembled. Nobody likes finding broken or old decorations at the last minute so be sure to add new ornaments and replace old or broken ones.
Take stock of your Christmas tree and the decorations to make sure that everything is in perfect condition and will not fall apart on Christmas day. This would also be a great time to start untangling those Christmas lights!
- Christmas Food
If your family enjoys a home cooked meal on Christmas day, now would be the right time to dust off those recipe books and start planning your menu. While you certainly cannot avoid the stress of cooking on that day, you can plan ahead and keep all of your ingredients ready.
Besides the main meal, you also need to plan out your schedule for making Christmas sweets. Everyone loves sweets but making them can be quite a hassle. The long list of ingredients alone can drive you insane. So, you should create your ingredients’ list and begin shopping as soon as possible.
- Christmas Events
The holiday season can be quite hectic but it’s also a great time to hang out with your family and friends. If you’re hosting a Christmas party or you’ve been invited to attend one, remember to carefully plan your schedule to fit those in.
A lot of hard work goes into planning a party, especially during the holiday season. So, you should begin planning out your food menu, buying your drinks, and most importantly, sending out all the invites.
Remember that there will be numerous events and parties during the Christmas season. If you’d like everyone on your guest list to show up, make sure to invite them in advance.
- Holiday Activities
Christmas season is all about spending quality time with your family and friends. One of the best ways to do that is by engaging in multiple Christmas activities in your locality.
Luckily, there is no shortage of family-friendly activities. You can sip on hot chocolate while watching the Christmas lights, go Christmas carolling, visit Christmas attractions, go ice skating, and much more.
You can plan out your holiday adventure in advance with these Christmas Gift Cards from Avalanche Adventure.
- Prep Your House
To ensure that your Christmas decorations look attractive and impressive, you should declutter and thoroughly clean your house. You should put away any toys or other unnecessary items lying around the house so it doesn’t look messy when the decorations are up.
This would also be a good time to donate old toys and clothes to make space for new ones.
To Wrap It Up
The holiday season will zoom past you before you even realise it. So, you should make sure to enjoy and appreciate every minute of it. However, that would be difficult if you’re too stressed out with planning and organising everything.
This list will help you carefully plan your Christmas schedule well in advance, allowing you to enjoy the celebrations with your family and friends.
So, go ahead and start checking off items from the list!
Josh Foley s a Senior content writer and loves to try out adrenaline-filled activities outdoors. A perfect match for Avalanche, he is an outgoing person who isn’t afraid of trying something adventurous. While he isn’t writing about our activities, you can catch him watching football games at pubs or roaming around the UK with his family!