For those who begin in December.
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Instruction Sheet
(Check off the items as you do them. Fill in the blank 2-Week Plan with dates, and assign the tasks to specific days. More explanation for each task is found in the related section.)
2 Weeks Before
Shop for and wrap the first half of the gifts on your list.
Attend Christmas events for neighbors, coworkers, or charity.
Decorate your Christmas tree and home for the holidays.
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1 Week Before
Shop for and wrap the last half of the gifts on your list.
Bake a few favorite cookies and clean house.
Donate time to charities that need extra help.
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Celebrate Christmas (“The” Week)
Celebrate with the gifts, food, and people you planned.
Spend time reflecting on the real meaning of Christmas and/or attending church.
Take pictures to capture the memories and add to this notebook.
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Clean Up—New Year, New You! (Bonus Week)
Clean up, write thank-you notes, and put away decorations.
Fill in your journal page “The Best Things That Happened This Christmas.”
Get your home and office in order for the new year.
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2-Week Plan
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Don’t Forget . . .
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Best Places to Shop
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Personal Perks of the Season
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People We Will Celebrate With
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Ways I Simplified This Year
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Remember for Next Year!
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