Spend time with your family and friends.Phase I: Gift Shopping and Wrapping
Eight weeks before Christmas: Shop and wrap one-third of your gifts.
Seven weeks before Christmas: Shop and wrap another one-third of your gifts.
Six weeks before Christmas: Finish shopping and wrapping gifts.
Five weeks before Christmas: Finish planning for Thanksgiving and vacation.
Phase II: Decorations, Cards, and Mailings
Four weeks before Christmas: Put up outdoor decorations and write Christmas cards.
Three weeks before Christmas: Set up Christmas tree and put up indoor decorations. Mail gifts and cards.
Phase III: Celebrations, Cooking, and Cleaning
Two weeks before Christmas: Attend and host parties. Bake and clean.
One week before Christmas: Grocery shop for Christmas meals and make final preparations.
Christmas Week: Celebrate Christmas and Enjoy!
Spend time with your family and friends.
You also deserve a little down time, so take advantage of it.
The 8-Week Sample Plan
8 Weeks — Fill in Gift List. Fill in Gift-Wrapping Center.
7 Weeks — Shop/wrap one-third gifts. Buy Christmas cards.
6 Weeks — Shop/wrap another one-third gifts. Address cards.
5 Weeks — Shop/wrap final one-third gifts. Review recipes.
4 Weeks — Thanksgiving! Shop, decorate, relax.
3 Weeks — Mail packages and cards. Decorate home.
2 Weeks — Host your holiday event. Bake cookies.
1 Week — Bake, clean, and donate to charities.