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This time of year can be really busy, and in anticipation of the holidays, it is not uncommon to forget to complete something essential from your holiday list. Avoid missing out on the crucial tasks around Christmas, and follow this to do list for Christmas preparation.

Decorate the House

In the days leading up to Christmas, the first thing you should do is start the decorating. The decor and the lights, paired with Christmas carols will help you get into the spirit and will jump start you for the rest of the tasks you need to complete. To make this seem like less of a task, invite your family and friends to join you, and make it a tree trimming and decorating party. The extra people will make it go faster, and it will allow you to spend time with those you love.

Mail Your Holiday Cards

Warm wishes, and holiday greetings are a long standing Christmas tradition. To ensure that your cards do not get lost in the holiday mail backup, get them sent out as soon as possible, so your family and friends receive them in time. Continue the tradition, and send everyone you know a special holiday card.

Prepare Your Home for Guests

The holidays are approaching quickly, and soon your home will be busy with the sounds of friends and family who are visiting from far away. Before the busy time arrives, ensure your home is ready for guests by restocking the guest room with fresh towels, linens, and extra pillows. To avoid a lack of sleeping spaces, prepare a plan for where everyone will stay, and ensure that everyone knows which room is theirs. Preparing before guests arrive will avoid confusion, and make your holiday gathering run smoothly.

Shop for Christmas Dinner

The turkey dinner is the grand finale of Christmas celebrations, and it is what many people look forward to when gathering with family for the holidays. Avoid getting stuck with a sub-par turkey, and start shopping for your Christmas dinner before the rush starts. Beating the crowds will not only allow you to get the best ingredients for your feast, but it will also allow you time to think and purchase everything you need to make your meal everything you dream of.

Shop For and Wrap All Gifts

Even if you have one person on your list that you are not sure what to get, you are best to get your shopping done early. To avoid missing anyone, or spending too much, create a list of everyone you are buying for, and the budget for each person. When you have successfully found a gift in the correct price range, check the name off your list, and move on to the next person. This will keep you on track, and on budget when you are doing your shopping. When you have completed your list, bring the gifts home, and wrap them immediately to avoid the risk of someone peeking.

Do Some Baking

Sweets and treats are an important part of any holiday gathering, so make sure you get some baking done before everyone arrives. Create a list of your favourite holiday recipes, and set goals for when you are going to complete each one. This eliminates the stress of baking them all in one day, and it ensures that you will have every recipe to suit everyone’s sweet tooth.

Following a to do list will keep you on track over the holidays, and will ensure you do not forget anything. For more ideas about a Christmas To Do list, visit the Falconcrest Homes Blog.