7 Ways to Get in the Christmas Spirit + FREE Christmas Printables

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Whether you find it easy or a little more difficult to get into the Christmas spirit, I’ve gathered 7 ways that will be sure to have you dancing with the sugar plum fairies. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and I hope you will enjoy it to its fullness!

Pretty magnolia wreath Christmas mantel decor brings a rustic feel to the holiday season. Pops of navy and dusty blue are festive, yet unexpected! | Gorgeous Magnolia Wreath Christmas Mantel Decor

My Magnolia Wreath Christmas Home Tour // “O Come Let Us Adore Him” from Gracelaced (no longer available)

I absolutely love this time of the year, but I don’t love the hustle and bustle of trying to cram it all into just a few short weeks. So, don’t be mad, but I love to start getting ready for Christmas and Thanksgiving just a little before Halloween.

I’m happy to skip over the ghouls and the goblins in order to get in the mindset for thankfulness and giving. I really combine Thanksgiving and Christmas together for one big ol’ season of festive fun.

Here’s the truth of the matter, though. I love getting as much gift-buying, wrapping, decorating and planning done in November so that by the time December 1 rolls around, I’m free to just hang out with my family and make memories.

Not to mention both of my daughters’ birthdays are between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so it’s a joyful time all around. So whether you wait until you put the fork down after Thanksgiving, or start celebrating right now, I hope you find a few delightful ways to get in the mood for Christmas.

My Flocked Farmhouse Christmas Tree - super cute cotton stems, lamb's ear, galvanized snowflakes, and wooden bead garland.

7 Ways to Get in the Christmas Spirit

1. Listen to Christmas Music

I’ve been cranking my tunes since before Halloween. Don’t throw tinsel at me, OK? But it’s just so fun and since we can only listen for a few months out of the year, I try to sneak as many days in as I can. 😉

Get in the mood with my Christmas playlist on Spotify. My girls and I listen to this every morning on the way to school!

2. Hang Christmas Art

This is where my favorite free printables come in! I love a free printable for decorating each season and Christmas is no exception. My hope is that you love these that I created just for you! I got a little carried away and created a few versions for you to choose from! 😉 Enjoy!

3. Bring out the Plaid Decor and Cozy Textiles

Blankets, baskets, and greenery all give our decor more texture and coziness. Plaid and buffalo check patterns lend themselves to a Christmas-y and wintery vibe.

Swipe through and tap the images below to shop:

4. Make a Gift List and Check if Off

I promise that thinking of others will get you into the Christmas spirit faster than almost anything. I’m a total nerd and like to keep a spreadsheet of all the gifts that need to be bought. I have a goal of having them all bought and wrapped by Thanksgiving. #giftgoals

Gift guides are so helpful when shopping for the hard-to-buy-for niece, son, dad or grandma!

Our Gift Guides will help you get those hard-to-buy-for people’s gifts checked off your list in no time!

5. Plan out your DIY projects, crafts and baking sessions

My girls and I love to  make gingerbread houses, gifts for their teachers, Christmas cookies and more. Get the calendar out (or your Holiday Planner) and plan those special times and purchase any supplies that you will need. This will not only get you into the Christmas spirit, but you’ll be less stressed when it comes time to execute your plans!

We are using my new Holiday Planner {click here} this year to make a list of everything we want to do and more! There are places to plan your baking days, gift shopping plans, holiday events, decorating days and more!

Adorable Farmhouse Christmas Kitchen ... and a real life tale of how this blogger balances motherhood and photo shoots. 🤪

6. String your Christmas Lights

This is obvious, but nothing says Christmas like the glow of twinkly lights. We put up the Christmas tree and just leave it bare for a few days. The warm glow at night, a cup of hot cocoa and snuggling on the couch just gives me all the feels.

7. Plan your Christmas Decor and Theme

I love to keep the same basic elements, like my trees and large decor items, but then change up by adding a couple new items.

This year I’m changing out my tree collar and adding some new elements to the tree with twigs, stems and berries, but keeping all of the ornaments the same. I have one tree that is my colorful, kid-friendly tree and the other one is a neutral, fancier tree. You don’t have to change everything, but a a couple of swaps make everything feel new and fresh! (psssstttt … I have Decorating Planner pages included in my Holiday Planner {click here}!

It's so fun to change out the Christmas decor a little bit every year! Shop fun, cool finds, here

As I find new, fun Christmas decor that I love, I add it to my Christmas Decor Shop. You’ll love browsing all of the new items that have come out this year. Have a look here!

So to recap … In order to get in the mood for the holidays:

  • crank up the tunes
  • decorate with seasonal art (like free printables)
  • bring the plaids and textiles out to play
  • make a gift list plan those crafting and baking times
  • string some twinkle lights, and …
  • plan your holiday decor and themes!

Happy Holidays Dreaming, Planning and Preparing! I’d love to hear year plans and ideas! 

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28 Comments

    1. I wanted to see if you would share the Nativity scene for my church’s tea party. You have inspired me to give as gifts. Have a blessed day.

  1. I’m trying to download the Oh Holy Night printable, however it keeps taking me to sign-up for the newsletter over and over again. I have signed up. HELP!

  2. I cannot download the printables either. I did get the request to go through but have not received an email. My email is [email protected]. Where do you purchase those frames, such as the one with the “O come let us adore him” picture in it. I love those!

    1. I have not been able to download the printables either. I just love these and would really like to make one for Chrstmas.

  3. I LOVE that “O Come Let Us Adore Him” artwork in the first photo – can you share where you got that? Great post (as always!)! Thank you for your inspiration!

  4. I wonder what I am doing wrong. I have limited computer skills. I am not able to download your free Christmas prints. Help!,

    1. Hi Judy! Those are from the fabulous artist: Lucy at Craftberry Bush. You can shop her wonderful products here —>>>
      Wagon with 3 trees pillow
      Wagoneer with tree on top (the car with the tree on top is no longer available)

      Hope this helps! 🙂 Laura

  5. I am trying to download the Christmas prints. I input the password but the link was of lots of others downloadable stuff like planning lists and labels but alas no Christmas prints. What am I doing wrong?

    1. Hi Betty, I’ve updated the Printable Library with the Christmas printables, but you should have received an e-mail with the direct link to download them. Check back on the printables page, because they are there now! 🙂 xo, Laura

  6. Laura – I LOVE your way of thinking!!! I couldn’t agree more with your
    7 ideas. I’m the same way. Skip over the goblins and go right to the good stuff. I’ve already bought most of my gifts. I still have some that I am making so that’s just fun and in no hurry with all of those gifts. I’ve already recorded the new Christmas movies on Hallmark channel and watched a few of them. Each week I go to Saturday and Sunday at 8:00pm and set what I can up to record!!
    Your tree is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!! I do my lights the same way! Mom and I have been doing it this way for years now and it makes such a prettier tree. Glad to know I’m not the only one out there that does it this way.
    All of your decorations are my style. I love them all.
    Oh, the wall art from Kirkland’s is gorgeous. I’ll have to go there and pick up a few.
    The printables that you created are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
    I have a few more snowmen to finish painting and then all I have left to make are the things I sew. Getting close to being ready for Christmas.
    I’ll hush for now but just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your emails. You are one crafty lady!
    Merry Christmas and God Bless.

    1. Isn’t it the cutest artwork? I don’t know if you’ve seen it in person or not, but it has a raised texture to it as if it’s handprinted. Obviously if you look closely you can tell it’s not, but it really looks good! I wanted to buy it all!!

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