In the countdown to Christmas, it’s easy to get swept away with all of the excitement, but the stress of last minute preparations can be quite overwhelming. What should you be doing to get ready for the day, and when?

Large or small, all out or a just quiet affair, no matter what your plans are for Christmas, getting started sooner rather than later makes the whole event far less stressful.

We’ve put together a guide to help you start thinking ahead, so that this Christmas is your most organised and least chaotic yet.

With all of these tricks up your sleeve, we hope you’re feeling ready and prepared to have a less stressful and more organised Christmas. Want to get creative with some Christmas crafts, need some styling tips? Take a look at our other Christmas guides for more inspiration:

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