6-Week Countdown to Christmas Checklist: A Peaceful, Organized Way to Prepare for the Season

The Christmas season is one of my favourite times of year — the twinkle of lights, the smell of baking, and the joy of creating a cozy home filled with meaning. But if we’re honest, it can also feel like a race to the finish line when there’s decorating, shopping, and preparing to do all at once.

Between restocking local stores each week, preparing for Christmas markets, and keeping up with online orders, I’ve learned that if I don’t stay organized, burnout can creep in quickly. That’s why I rely on simple checklists to keep my focus on faith, family, and the joy of the season — and I’ve put my favourite one together for you in a free download below: the 6-Week Countdown to Christmas Checklist.

Why a Christmas Countdown Works

The idea behind this checklist is simple — each week, I have broken down into bite-sized tasks. Instead of trying to do everything at once, you’ll take small, intentional steps that make the season more peaceful and enjoyable.

It starts with planning your décor and budget, then moves into decorating, crafting, and gift shopping before finishing with baking, wrapping, and preparing for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

By spreading your tasks over six weeks, you’ll stay organized and ahead of schedule — with time left to enjoy quiet moments of reflection along the way.

What’s Inside the Free Checklist

Your printable 6-Week Countdown to Christmas Checklist includes:

• A weekly overview to guide you from planning through Christmas Day
• Gentle reminders to clean, decorate, craft, shop, and wrap — without feeling rushed
• A note to choose your Advent devotional (I’ve even linked to the one I’ve used for the past few years)
• Simple inspiration links for Christmas décor and DIY ideas right on the checklist

It’s designed to help you enjoy your Christmas prep rather than race through it — a companion to remind you that organization can bring peace, not pressure.

How to Use It

Print your checklist and keep it handy — on your fridge, inside your planner, or near your morning coffee spot. Each week, glance through the tasks and set a few simple goals for yourself. (I like to add the tasks to my monthly calendar so that I know what I need to do each week leading up to Christmas.)

You’ll find encouragement to decorate at your own pace, plan your gatherings, and even schedule a few cozy traditions like Christmas Eve pyjamas or a family game night.

Use your checklist alongside an Advent devotional — there’s one linked inside the planner — to stay grounded in faith as you prepare your home and heart for Christmas.

Get Your Free 6-Week Countdown to Christmas Checklist

You can download the full printable by subscribing to my email list.
You’ll receive:
✔️ The 6-Week Countdown to Christmas Checklist PDF
✔️ Weekly, reminders to prepare your home and heart
✔️ Links to cozy decorating ideas and DIY tutorials.

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A Cozy, Faith-Filled Season Awaits

Even in the busiest weeks — stocking stores, preparing for markets, and wrapping gifts — there’s peace to be found in planning with purpose.

My hope is that this simple planner helps you stay organized and joyful as you prepare your home to reflect the heart of Christmas.

If you’re ready to begin your 6-week countdown, download your free checklist today — and let’s make this Christmas season one of calm, creativity, and grace.

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With Grace,
Kimberly