Dec 11

Dec 11 14 Ways To Make The 25th Of December Feel Truly Special

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This festive season is about stepping into a headspace that is calming, romantic, and without haste or pressure.

It’s about realising that the day doesn’t have to be filled with countless activities in order to feel special and be joyful.

Christmas is often labelled and cherished as a day where love, family and kindness should be brought to the forefront, but the sincerity of this tends to get lost in the rush of shopping, planning and commercial distractions.

Nevertheless, the day is as beautiful as you believe it to be.

So whether you regard it as just another day, a special day or something in between, there is no hurt in curating a sweet, delightful day for the pretty princess you are.

Here are 14 easy ways to make Christmas Day feel truly special.

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1. Wake Up Early With A Song In The Air

Woman lying on a bed wearing a white corset, resting with one arm across her chest and the other touching her forehead.

Excitement alone tends to make me wake up early…well, that and my poor sleeping habits (which I am working on by the way :).

Nevertheless, waking up early makes the day feel a little longer and encourages you to slow down and admire what a new, gorgeous chapter that life has to offer.

Alongside this, turn on a Christmas playlist that will completely elevate your mood and make you feel childlike and whimsical again.

2. Get Dressed In Your Cosy Christmas Pyjamas

Woman in red plaid pajamas holding a large lollipop while sitting beside a decorated Christmas tree.

This year, if you don’t already, be a little cheesy!

Get matching pyjamas with the family or pick a colour that everyone has to stick to when it comes to dressing up.

It’s not only cute and fun, but it will capture the beauty of the day very well when the camera comes on.

Your Christmas Day album this year will look amazing. Trust me.

3 Show Off All Your Scented Christmas Candles

Lit candle on a white table surrounded by a perfume bottle, a honey skincare pump, and a white flower-shaped hair clip.

I love the idea of every room in the house having a different Christmas scent as I walk past.

Imagine, the first smell that hits your nose is the sweet scent of warm bakery sweet goodies, and as you head to your living room, a type of fruity dessert sweet scent calls your name, accompanied by a vanilla sugar sweet scent that makes your mouth water when you breeze past your kitchen.

Here are some candles that would fit this festive occasion beautifully:

Warm bakery sweet: Yankee Candle - Vanilla Cupcake
Fruity dessert sweet: Bath & Body Works - Strawberry Pound Cake
Vanilla sugar sweet: DW Home - Vanilla Bean

4. Don’t Be Shy….Open Those Presents!

Decorated Christmas tree with glowing lights and colorful wrapped presents arranged underneath.

I have not grown out of the excitement of opening presents, that's for sure.

However, the joy I feel when my loved ones open their own is truly unmatched.

Alongside getting gifts for family and friends, get a small gift or a card for someone who wouldn’t expect a gift from you. Think of them in this season and gently remind them that they’re loved, too.

And also, don’t forget to wrap a small gift for yourself as well.

5. Take An Extra Moment To Make Breakfast Sweetly Divine

Stack of fluffy pancakes topped with fresh berries and mint, with syrup being poured over them.

Interestingly enough, my family and I don’t typically eat breakfast on Christmas because everyone’s energy is put entirely into making our Christmas dinner amazing.

However, this year, I’m craving something new, and since we’ll be having Christmas with another family, this will spare us from cooking Christmas dinner, making it the perfect opportunity to put our efforts into romanticising breakfast time.

Try these Christmas brunch ideas:

Lay out the table with scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, cheese-filled butter, croissants and fruit salad.
Create a fresh brew of hot chocolate or stick to the classic, orange juice!

6. Snuggle Up With Some Hot Chocolate & Sweet Popcorn While Watching A Christmas Classic

Hand holding a mug of hot chocolate topped with pink marshmallows and a gingerbread cookie in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

If there’s a task that we never forget to do on Christmas, it’s this.

Everyone in the living room, some lying on the sofa, some sitting on the floor, all eyes glued to the TV.

If you have a family like mine, then complaining about the plot or decisions the characters make is a must, and for me is the cherry on top.

7. Record A Clumsy Little Christmas Vlog For Memories

Person holding a smartphone and taking a photo of a festive outdoor scene with warm holiday lights.

It doesn't have to be perfect; it doesn't even have to include speaking if you don’t want to (although I would highly encourage you to).

Record the exciting moments, record the mundane moments. Get a good scene of the food. Record the decorations, the awkwardness of family members, and the boldness of children.

This is all about capturing realness, genuine expressions and real-time emotions.

5 little moments to include in your Christmas vlog:

A shot of you and others opening presents
Clips of your Christmas breakfast and dinner table set-up
Clips showing everyone’s outfits
A clip of the Christmas tree and decorations
Clips of the games and other off-guard moments

8. Get A Little Competitive With Games

Chessboard set up on a table with Christmas decorations and a lit Christmas tree in the background.

I suppose the easiest way to do this is with board games.

I love seeing families get together and truly enjoy every moment of it.

I love to hear the sarcasm, the teasing, the borderline offensive banter and just everyone having a jolly good time trying to win at cards or ludo.

Real laughter comes through, and no one wants the moment to end.

Games to play this Christmas:

Christmas Bingo
Christmas Kahoot
Christmas Charades
Pass the parcel
Monopoly
Jenga
Scrabble
Dobble
Uno
Connect 4
Snakes & Ladder
Ludo
Dominoes

9. Get Everyone Involved In A Creative Task

Watercolor paint set with Christmas-themed illustrations, including ornaments, wreaths, holly, and a Christmas tree, laid out on a white surface.

Christmas is also the time when I can finally force my mom to join in on things that she just wouldn't normally do, all by saying, “But Mom, it's Christmas.”

Whether it’s Christmas karaoke, painting, clay making, or listening to a PowerPoint presentation I made, it’s always fun to share hobbies with friends and family.

Maybe this year, I'll teach her how to play video games :)

10. Wish Others A Merry Christmas

Woman in a red Santa-style outfit holding a small dog dressed in a matching Christmas costume.

One of the reasons Christmas seems to feel lacking on the actual day is because we forgot to properly welcome it in.

Think, how many cards have you written up to others before December 25th?

How many people have you wished a merry Christmas to?

How many Christmas shows have you watched to get yourself in that festive spirit?

Yes, I'm guilty too and no, it’s definitely not a chore, but the day feels great when you know you've done quite a bit to make this season feel warm and intentional for the new year.

Read: 10 Ways To Be More Christmassy And Get Into The Christmas Spirit

11. Don’t Forget That Christmas Photoshoot

Woman in a red sweater sitting on a cozy holiday setup with large Christmas ornaments, candy cane decorations, and a decorated tree.

I realise that I don’t take as many photos as I should when the holiday season comes around, or in general, to be fair.

I understand that it’s no big deal, but I also want to look back and smile at times when things were good and calm, and it’s great to have a visual reminder of that.

After all, we’re not getting any younger and tomorrow isn’t promised to anyone.

12. Go On A Christmas Evening Walk Together

Woman standing outdoors in snowfall, wearing a dark coat with snow-covered evergreen trees behind her.

With your hot chocolate or bubble tea in hand, walk around your neighbourhood, admiring the beautifully decorated houses and streets.

Strike a pose and fill your camera storage with hundreds of amazing memories.

13. End The Day With Small Acts Of Self-Care

Shelf filled with pink Glossier skincare products, including serums, moisturizers, and exfoliator bottles.

Your small acts of self-care could include:

Giving yourself a manicure
Foot care
Facial skincare
Body care and layering on cosy scents
Journaling

14. Take A Moment To Reconnect With Christ In Prayer

Open Bible with pink tab dividers resting on a white quilted bedspread.

Though the Bible doesn’t exactly specify the day Jesus was born, acknowledging that he was born and is risen is an amazing thing to recognise and to remind ourselves each Christmas.

This year, don’t just focus on the aesthetic beauty that this holiday season displays; go a bit deeper to understand why we rejoice.

Here are some ways you can connect more spiritually to God starting today:

Read over the story of Jesus’ birth (Luke 2)
Write a gratitude list of what God has given you this year
Write a prayer request for 2026 (detail your worries and hopes)
Pray with family

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