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Christmas Eve Checklist
There’s so much to think about and do at Christmastime, so are you sure you have thought of everything? Here’s a Christmas Eve Checklist for you to ensure you’re on track for the perfect Christmas 2025
Christmas Eve Checklist
1 – Make Sure Everything is Wrapped
2 – Prep The Meat & Veg
3 – Hand out Christmas Eve Boxes
4 – Put out Santa’s Cookies & Milk
5 – Leave Water & a Carrot Outside for the Reindeer
6 – Charge the Camera Batteries & Mobile Phones
7 – Fill The Stockings
8 – Chill the Drinks
9 – Make sure There’s Enough Ice
10 – Confirm Arrival Times For Guests
11 – Take Items Out of the Freezer For Defrosting
12 – Create a Christmas Playlist (or use this one)
13 – Set The Table
This saves SO much time on Christmas Day!
14 – Assemble Any Large Gifts
15 – Get Bags, Scissors & Batteries Ready
16 – Get Any Christmas Day Entertainment Ready
Are you planning on having a chilled day in front of the TV or a busy day playing Games? either way, make sure it’s all ready.
17 – Put the Elf Away
If you participate in Elf on the Shel, make sure to hide him away, ready for next year.
18 – Clean Away Any Clutter
It’s always good to have a clean-through on Christmas Eve, ready to completely trash the joint the next day!
19 – Double Check You Have Everything for Christmas Dinner
Meat, veggies, sauces (mint, cranberry, apple, horseradish) Desserts, Cream, Gravy Ingredients, Drinks, Ice, Table Decor, Crackers?
20 – Put The Presents Under the Tree
21 – Ring Friends & Family
You might be too busy on Christmas Day, so take some time out to call around anyone you won’t be seeing on the big day.
22 – Put the kids To Bed Early
23 – Get The Christmas Day Outfits Ready
24 – Leave Santa a Thank You Note
25 – Track Santa
You and the children can spend the evening tracking Santas Journey, which is a great way to get them to bed. Here are the best Santa Trackers
How to Print This Christmas Eve Checklist
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We Hope you have a wonderful Christmas Eve, wherever you are and whoever you’re with! If you have any other suggestions you think we should add to this list, let us know in the comments below…
