Who are you spending it with?
This is a good starting point. If you spend every Christmas with the same people then you probably won't need to give this much thought. But how about if you don't have a consistent approach? In this case, you'll need to think about who you'll be spending Christmas with.
Some people see it as a time for family, although others are happy to get together with friends. The choice is yours!
Where will you spend it?
Who's going to be hosting? The hosts may have to do a lot of work, although it certainly helps if everyone can really "muck in". An alternative would be to have your Christmas meal out at a restaurant - this can certainly work well, although it's clearly not for everyone.
The length of festivities
Are you getting together on Christmas Eve and all staying together until Boxing Day? Maybe that's too long? Maybe it's not long enough? It's best to sort things out so that everyone knows about the plan.
Food and drink
Food and drink seem to play such a large part in the festive period. So you'll want to get everything sorted out in advance. Ensure that you have all of the goodies in the house well in advance. If you're having a big gathering then it's worth thinking about who will be providing each item. Write a list!
Homemade options
Will you be making your own items? If so, this may require additional preparation. Here are a few things that people like to make themselves:
- Christmas cake
- Christmas pudding
- Mulled wine
- Mince pies
- Christmas decorations
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