Holidays, Lifestyle

My Christmas Bucket List

Move over Thanksgiving and Fall because it is officially time to celebrate my favorite season with this festive list of Christmas activities the whole family can enjoy.


The day after Thanksgiving may be the busiest shopping day of the year but it is also the day I officially start, both physically and mentally, celebrating the holidays. I blast the Christmas carols and pull up all the Christmas storage bins out of the basement. Then I begin to transform our house into a buffalo plaid Winter Wonderland. But nothing gets me more in the Christmas spirit then doing and making ALL the holiday themed activities and crafts. Since I love making lists, I made a Christmas Bucket list for our family. It is guaranteed to get us in the holiday spirit every way imaginable. December 25th will be here before you know it so its important to take advantage of this magical time and not squander it! Download my free printable Christmas Bucket List to celebrate the season with your loved ones. Or print the free blank one to make a list of your own.



  • make Christmas cookies (this is my favorite sugar cookie recipe)
  • watch at least 4 holiday movies
  • call or FaceTime with an out of state relative
  • hang mistletoe
  • go on a Starbucks holiday drink run
  • make s’mores by the fire
  • read a Christmas book
  • go see a Christmas light display
  • make a ginger bread house
  • write a letter to Santa
  • do a holiday puzzle
  • make hot chocolate (or a holiday cocktail)
  • create or buy an advent calender
  • make and deliver holiday treats to neighbors
  • make paper snowflakes

download my bucket list here OR create your own with this blank template


Whatever festive activities you choose, you really cant go wrong as long as you have the Christmas spirit in your heart. So whether you incorporate these ideas for the entire month of December or do just one to create a special Christmas Eve tradition, I hope they help bring joy, happiness, and love to you this holiday season.