Free Printable Christmas Planner

Oh my jingle bells, the holidays are upon us again! I swear, it feels like I just stashed away the Halloween decorations. If you can relate, don’t stress just yet! This adorable and free printable Christmas planner is the Swiss army knife you need for holiday organization packed with everything but the wrapping paper!

Past Christmas trauma is still haunting me. Things like scrambling to get everyone gifts last minute, burning cookies in the oven as I was trying to juggle too many things at once, or dealing with a stained tablecloth a few hours before Christmas dinner – I’ve come to realize all of these mishaps are the result of poor planning. And they always result in needless stress and anxiety, which none of us deserve!

Once I started using my Christmas planner, things finally started to run smoothly. It’s like a personal helper, ready to tackle everything from gift lists to party planning.

So grab yourself a cup of cocoa, put on your favorite Christmas tunes, and let’s get this holiday season organized! 🔔

📄 Cover Page

This is simple, sweet, and minimalist. Slide this into the cover of your binder.

I like to write the year in the empty lower part of the Christmas tree. It’s really worth saving past year binders. Having that info will help you put a new one together fast!

📅 November, December, and January Calendars

These November, December, and January calendars are lifesavers when it comes to juggling all those holiday plans and activities.

I add in school holiday shows for the kids, work functions, arrival dates of family members, and the holiday movies on Hallmark that I am dying to see!

I find it’s so much easier to stay organized when I have all the info laid out in front of me.

🍽️ Menu Planner

Planning a feast requires some organization, and this is where the menu planner sheet comes in. It has designated sections for appetizers, first courses, main courses, desserts, and even an “other” category for those unique dishes and foods that defy categorization.

Print off two of these if you like to do special things on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

It is our family’s tradition to add a new dish each year. We love variety and you never know when you might find that one that is a huge hit!

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Guest List

Use the guest list sheet to jot down everyone you plan to celebrate with, from your next-door neighbor to your second cousin twice removed. The handy Yes/No columns let you easily keep track of attendees when there is so much going on.

Tip: Don’t forget about the entertainment! The whole gang can have some fun with these free printable Christmas charades. If kids are coming, my free printable Christmas coloring & activity placemats will keep them busy!

🪑 Seating Plan

This seating plan sheet is a must-have when hosting a big group. Use it for strategically placing your guests to encourage lively conversations and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Want to make sure your bookworm cousin sits next to your equally literary aunt? Or that your two friends who share a love of vintage movies have a chance to catch up? This seating plan can ensure the perfect holiday mingling!

🛒 Grocery List

Once you finalize your holiday menu (using the menu planner sheet above), it’s time to put together a grocery list.

But first, grab my free printable fridge, pantry, and inventory sheets and see what you already have. I like to write the ingredients I already have on the grocery list using a different color.

Overbuying is just as bad as forgetting to purchase a key ingredient!

🍲 Recipe Card

This is such a fun page to have that you might want to keep it as a keepsake going forward to track the recipes that you and your family have tried and loved or even those you didn’t like.

Think of all the memories that go with that. Yep! Keep your holiday recipe cards in the binder for next year! Lol!!

We love to make our sausage breakfast casserole along with the Santa pancakes, and cookies and cream hot chocolate for Christmas morning!

👨‍🍳 Cooking Plan

Nothing is missed here! Each course is covered including what you are having and who is responsible for cooking it. Some of your friends and family might want to help!

You could have a lot of fun with this one and draw names from a hat or have everyone pick their favorite dish to prepare. Either way, enjoy the process and the outcome of delicious homemade meals. Nothing is better than that. 

🥧 Baking List

We didn’t forget one of the biggest parts of the holiday season here! We love baking as much as you do and can’t wait to start whipping up family favorites while trying to dodge the five-pound weight gain.

Whether you are just baking for yourself or for your family and friends, this page takes so much stress off. You won’t forget all of your crazy ideas from November that you wanted to make in December. Be organized and it can all happen.

What do you plan to bake this year? This easy apple strudel with cinnamon icing and the funfetti cake mix cookies are family favorites in my house!

And I always have on hand some homemade brownie mix so I can whip up some fast because guess what? My peeps are known for their sweet tooth, and a gal’s gotta be ready with some extra dessert!

🎁 Gift Tracker

This is one of my favorite worksheets in the binder. I even keep older versions, so I can keep track of the gifts I gave in the past. I am a sucker for memories like that. And I like to make sure I’m not repeating myself!

The gift tracker has dedicated fields for the recipient, gift, wrap or mail, and a done checkbox so you can mark the ones that are ready or have been sent.

I know the winter holidays can strain our budget, and if you’re looking to track your expenses more closely, grab my free printable holiday gift planner.

💡Tip: There are some financial benefits to worrying about your holiday budget in advance. I have a free printable 12-weeks Christmas savings challenge to help you with that! It makes it super easy to set something aside, and trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

✉️ Cards Tracker

Sadly, we all have some friends and family members we won’t be able to spend Christmas with. I love sending holiday cards to everyone, and that’s why I included this cards tracker in our printable Christmas planner.

It might take some time to gather all the addresses or emails for the recipients so be sure to keep this sheet as a reference and use it again and again.

And if you’re trying to avoid the ready-made options available in stores as I am, download and print these super cute free Christmas greeting cards!

🧹 Cleaning Checklist

You can tell a tired mom created this planner, right? Who is helping to clean up before, during, and after the holidays besides a mom? It’s all there and it will be great to have everyone chip in and contribute a little. 

I firmly believe that if you helped to make the mess, then you can help clean it up!

📝 Notes Pages

General notes pages are a “must have” in binders and planners so you can document and jot down all your thoughts as you go through this year’s plans. I’ve used this blank sheet for so many things over the years, and here are some of my favorite uses for Christmas planning:

🌟Brainstorm decorating themes – It’s always a good idea to see if you can do something new with the old decorations you have. Frugal is best, right?

🌟Holiday tablescape planning – Think centerpieces, place settings, wall art, festive accents, and anything else you need to create a stunning table.

🌟Keep track of holiday hacks – The Internet goes a bit crazy with all kinds of holiday hacks and some of them are actually brilliant. Use a copy of this sheet to document your favorites.

🌟Draft your holiday cards – Jot down heartfelt messages or funny anecdotes to personalize your greetings and spread some Christmas cheer.

🌟Create a holiday bucket list – List all the festive activities you want to experience, from ice skating and caroling to visiting holiday markets and baking yummy cookies.

🖨️ Grab It Now

It’s time to snag this free printable Christmas Planner! Enter your name and email address in the form and we’ll send you the download link in your inbox. Save the PDF to your computer, open it using the free Adobe Reader (or another PDF reader app), and print the pages you need.

Happy holidays, y’all! 🎅🏻

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