Prepare for Christmas calmly and without getting caught up in the frenzy by following these tips
As the holidays approach, commitments become increasingly numerous and demanding, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the things one has to do to get everything ready.
Cleaning and decorating the house, entertaining guests, preparing meals, and buying gifts for friends and family can be truly challenging tasks, especially if we lack organization or if we procrastinate too much.
It is important not to forget that our daily obligations do not "disappear" with the arrival of the holidays. On the contrary, those with families may experience an increased workload during the holidays, and amidst all this, one must prepare for all the celebratory events.
So, how can you avoid getting caught up in the frenzy and prepare for Christmas in a calm, orderly manner? You can do so with by following these simple tips:
Step-by-step tips for preparing for the holidays
To approach the holiday season without feeling overwhelmed by commitments, it's important to organize yourself properly in the period leading up to them, remembering that it's never too early to start. We recommend dividing up your days, dedicating slots to specific tasks so as not to waste time unnecessarily.
- The very first thing to do when preparing for the holidays is to establish your priorities: what do you need to make the holidays truly special? Start with the things that are essential to you so that you can focus on these first and not find yourself forgetting them.
- The second thing is to make sure you have all the essential products at home, such as toilet paper, soap, other bathroom products, paper napkins, seasonal kitchen accessories, and everything necessary for hosting guests. Stock up on these products in advance so that you don't run out of them on Christmas Eve.
- The third essential task is to prepare an organizational plan: write down in an agenda or calendar all of the most important events on the days they will happen. In this way, you'll avoid forgetting something and getting caught flat-footed.
- If you want to decorate your home with DIY decorations, mark off craft-making days: it's never too early to start making holiday decorations, and from early November, you can find time slots when you can get busy making wreaths, origami decorations and small, DIY gifts.
The roadmap to Christmas
If you are someone who very limited free time, establish a Christmas countdown schedule:
- Cleaning: Once you have organized yourself for all the important events, prioritized your list, and prepared supplies, dedicate yourself to a thorough cleaning of the house, tackling one room at a time. Pay special attention to the living room, kitchen, and pantry, as they will be the most active during the holiday season.
- Gifts: Try to determine the gifts you want to buy in advance, buying them as early as possible. This way, not only will you be find the most suitable gift for each person, but you will also be able to avoid the "buying frenzy" that occurs in late December.
- Decorate the house: The most enjoyable task of the Christmas holidays is decorating your home, and you can dedicate a day or two at the end of November (or the beginning of December) to this. Try to limit this task to just a few consecutive days in order to avoid creating too much mess in your home.
- Prepare for the festivities: In the week leading up to Christmas, you should almost have completed the preparations for the holidays to come. It's time to prepare for receiving guests and setting up the dining table. Prepare the rooms with clean linen, take out the Christmas tablecloths and dishes from drawers, give the rooms a final clean, and ensure that the whole house is ready for the event.
And what about after the holidays? Well, roll up your sleeves and dedicate one day each to all the necessary tasks: start by removing all decorations and storing them for the coming years; wash and store away bed and kitchen linen; and finally, do a thorough, general house cleaning.
Following these tips, handling Christmas need not be as challenging.
