FREE Ultimate Christmas Planner Printable: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Magical Holiday Season

ByJessica Bruno

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It’s that time of year and let’s face it, the holiday magic can quickly turn into holiday chaos without a little planning and organization. That’s where our FREE 15-page Ultimate Christmas Planner Printable comes to the rescue! Your secret weapon for an organized Christmas and wonderful holiday season.

From November until the big day arrives, this comprehensive guide will keep you on track and help you create a truly magical holiday season for you and your loved ones

ultimate christmas planner printable

With everything you need to stay organized, track your to-dos, and create a picture-perfect Christmas, this holiday planner is the key to making your festive dreams come true.

Free Printable Christmas Planner

Preparation Countdown

Decorating for Christmas is a big task, but with a little planning, it can be a joyous and creative process.

The first step is to map out a plan!

  1. Choose a Decorating Theme: Brainstorm and decide on a specific decorating theme that aligns with your style and preferences for a cohesive look throughout your home. Some thought starters would be: Will it be traditional red and green? Rustic farmhouse? Glamorous silver and gold? The choice is yours!
  2. Set a Budget: Determine a budget for decorations, lights, and other festive elements to avoid overspending and stay on track. Determine how much you’re willing to spend on gifts, decorations, and festivities as a whole.
  3. Take Decoration Inventory: Assess your existing decorations to determine what can be reused or repurposed within your chosen theme.
  4. Create a Shopping List: Compile a detailed list of decorations, lights, ornaments, ribbons, and other materials needed for the theme you’ve chosen.
  5. Start Shopping for Decorations: Begin purchasing the items on your list, taking advantage of early-season discounts and sales.

Budget Tracker (included)

Keep track of your expenses during the festive season with the included budget tracker. This will help you manage your finances and ensure you’re not overspending.

Gift List Template(included)

Make a list of all the people you plan to buy gifts for. Include ideas of what to get them and keep track of all purchases and gift ideas.

Dinner Meal Plan Template (included)

Food plays a starring role in any successful Christmas celebration. Whether you’re hosting a grand feast or having an intimate gathering, planning your festive menu in advance will save you last-minute stress.

  • Main Dish
  • Appetizers
  • Drinks/Cocktails
  • Desserts

Take some time to browse through cookbooks, Pinterest, or websites for scrumptious recipes that suit your taste. Consider any dietary restrictions of your guests, and don’t be afraid to try new dishes alongside classic favorites. Once you’ve finalized your menu, create a shopping list and mark down which items can be bought in advance.

Christmas Planner PDF (download below)

Grocery List (included)

Once you have your meal plan, create a grocery list. This will not only save you time and stress but also help you avoid overspending.

Party Games Checklist (included)

Planning some games can add an element of fun to your Christmas get-together. Make a list of games you can play with your guests.

To-Do Checklist (included)

  1. Early November: Preparing the Groundwork
  2. Mid November: Gathering Supplies
  3. Late November: Outdoor Decorations
  4. Early December: Indoor Decorations
  5. Mid December: Ornamentation
  6. Late December: Finishing Touches

Having a to-do list for each week leading up to Christmas can help you stay organized and ensure everything gets done on time.

Helpful Tips (included)

  • Keep the Tree Fresh By Watering Daily
  • Pack decorations into labeled containers, keeping fragile items protected and consider separating bins by theme or color making setup for next year easier.

Bonus Content

Letter to Santa: (included)

The cutest letter to Santa letter featuring the following:

Dear Santa, How are you? I hope you’re not getting too cold. Guess what? I was very good this year!

So I would like to send you my Christmas wish list:

I´ll leave some cookies for you. Say hi to Rudolph, Love you!

Print this out on white card stock paper and pass along to your kids, grandkids or friends kids. They will love it!

Christmas Bingo (included)

Keep the whole family entertained with a game of Christmas Bingo. See who can spot all the Christmas words first. This bonus printable is sure to be a hit during Christmas Eve or Christmas Day!

This ultimate Christmas planner serves as your personal roadmap to navigating the chaotic yet beautiful holiday season. With careful planning, thoughtful organization, and a sprinkle of holiday magic, you will be able to make this year’s Christmas truly unforgettable. So print out these fun 15 pages for FREE and use them as a guide to stay organized.

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What started as a hobby, Jessica’s blog now has millions of people visit yearly and while many of the projects and posts look and sound perfect, life hasn’t always been easy. Read Jessica’s story and how overcoming death, divorce and dementia was one of her biggest life lessons to date.

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