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Christmas stuff to get before December for holiday prep and festive fun
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items This list is filled with recommendations for you to use in the run-up to Christmas and on Christmas day to add extra festive cheer and fun around the holiday season for you, your family and friends.
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Planning
Family Activities
Clothing
Decor
Snacks And Drinks
Planning
I suggest you send out your party invitations early if you’re planning any gatherings - the postal service gets busy during the season, so allow extra time for delivery.
FESTIVE JINGLE
A planner is one of the most important things to get to help you prepare for the holiday season and to make sure you don't forget anything.
Christmas Planner 5 year/Christmas Organiser/Christmas Diary/Xmas Organizer/Christmas List Book/Festive Notepad/To Do List/Christmas Journal
Get interesting and unique Christmas cards and send them out early to make sure they get delivered in time as the postal service gets busy during the season.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Christmas Card - Happy Holidays Card Download With A Cute Dog With Santa Hat
Select all your favorite Christmas songs and save them to a playlist for you and your family to enjoy during the holiday season.
100 Greatest Christmas Songs Ever
Remember to check your wrapping paper supply and stock up early if you need more.
Modern Flannel Plaid Winter Holiday Christmas Gift Wrapping Paper Sheets
Get some pretty holiday themed stickers sheets to decorate your Christmas planner, journal or gifts in a fun way.
Watercolor Chrismas Sticker Pack Sticker
If you like to give homemade cookies as gifts to guests or hostesses, I recommend these Christmas themed mason jars. They are the perfect size for that.
16oz Mason Jar, Regular Mouth Christmas Holiday design with Embossed Santa and Snowflake, Gold Lid and Band - Case of 4
Family Activities
I love this idea. The whole family can join in and create unique Christmas ornaments.
DIY Sequin Ornament 6-Pack Craft Party Kits. Choose Your Design! Everything You Need to Host a Fun Craft Night & Make Your Own Ornaments.
With all the activity around the holidays, it is easy to forget all the little precious moments. I recommend a journal to keep all your Christmas memories alive. This one has space to write, for photos or cards and notes.
Christmas Memories Keepsake Journal: Personalized Holiday Family Scrapbook, First Christmas Notebook & Holiday Decor, Gift for Wife Her
Start a new tradition or continue an existing one by making a gingerbread house with your kids. I recommend this kit that makes it really easy.
M&M's Holiday House Gingerbread Cookie Kit - 27.8 oz (788g) - Pre-Baked and Ready to Decorate Holiday House
Get DIY craft boxes for your kids - it will keep them entertained when you need to concentrate on other Christmas prep tasks.
DIY Ornament Kit - Christmas Crafts
Hide candy canes throughout the house for a candy cane hunt for the kids (similar to an easter egg hunt). This can also become a tradition that will leave your kids with fond memories.
Organic Strawberry Candy Canes
I really love this advent calendar to count off the days. The tree on top is lit with LED lights and each drawer had an ornament to be added to the tree in the days leading up to Christmas.
North Pole Xmas Tree Advent Calendar
If you don't already have them, get some games that include the whole family for fun evenings.
Hasbro Scrabble Board Game, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players
Clothing
These shirts are perfect for each person helping with the Christmas cookie baking effort.
Christmas Cookie Baking Team by hey-moosey
Get the whole family to join in the fun with matching pajamas. I love these as they are not perfect matches, but rather complimentary.
Holiday Green Plaid Mix & Match Family Pajamas
Leave it up to the professionals to make sure the Christmas cookies are good to eat. This shirt is perfect to identify these chosen ones.
Professional Cookie Tester by hey-moosey
We don't always know what to expect on Christmas day, but be prepared with some humor, just in case.
Came For The Food Humorous Saying Pullover Sweatshirt
Decor
This stovetop potpourri is a great idea to make your house smell like home.
8 Pcs Christmas Stovetop Potpourri Xmas Simmer Pot Kit Dried Orange Apple Pieces Potpourri Simmer Pot Room Air Freshener Sachet Botanical Bowl Filler Gift Decor for Holiday Xmas Decor
I love the quirky mix of traditional Christmas and the tropical elements. It's freat for people who celebrate Christmas in warm locations.
Tropical Christmas printable wall art, Aloha Hawaiian island Christmas print with buffalo plaid pineapple, Summer Christmas in July decor
I like this Christmassy-looking wreath and I think it perfect to show people that you are ready for the season.
Three Posts™ Red and Gold Holiday Wreath with Ornaments and Pine Cones & Reviews | Wayfair
I suggest an artificial tree if you don't want to deal with the mess a real tree makes and it can be stored for the next year.
The Holiday Aisle® Prelit Traditional Christmas Tree with Metal Stand & Reviews | Wayfair
Great for outdoor decorations.
25' Platinum Elite Cluster Lights - 760L Multi (Green Cord)
These add such a nice festive touch to the porch.
LuxenHome 6FT Lighted Birch Tree with LED Lights
These look so cozy, it will get everyone into the festive spirit.
Personalized Knit Christmas Stocking: 2025 Embroidered Family Name, Monogram Stocking, Holiday Decor
Turn your home into a winter wonderland for the holidays with snowflakes.
TheLSBeauty 114Pcs Christmas Window Clings Snowflake Window Stickers Decals Winter Decorations for Glass Windows Party Supplies Window Decorations
Keep your house smelling yummy while preparing for the holidays.
Bath & Body Works
I love this - it's budget-friendly and looks and feels like a cozy Christmas.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas rustic holiday decor, Farmhouse Christmas printable with buffalo plaid wall art, Festive season print
Snacks And Drinks
Set up a hot cocoa bar station.
Hot Cocoa Bar Set
If you find yourself out of time every holiday season, why not subscribe to a meal delivery service for ready made meals. This way you have more time and you don't have to compromise on healthy meals.
HelloFresh Ready Made Meals | Fresh, Prepared & Ready in 3 Min