December 24th Daily Planner (Ideas for Christmas Eve)

Whether you want practical suggestions, fun things to do, or some last-minute preparation ideas, our December 24th daily planner can help guide you through the day.

Christmas Eve is a special day for so many people in lots of different ways. There is also a lot going on and a lot of anticipation. Get the planner as a printable below and use it for inspiration, guidance, and to make some simple decisions.

Get the December 24th Daily Planner Printable here.

Positivity Ideas for the Day

Wake-Up Song: “Move Your Feet” from Trolls.
Fill-in-the-Blank Positive Thought: Tomorrow, I’m excited for…
Christmas Song: “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Mariah Carey.

Food and Meal Ideas

Breakfast: Pancakes with maple syrup.
Lunch: Mini charcuterie board.
Dinner: Baked salmon with roasted veggies.

Holiday Ideas

Holiday Prep Idea: Have your Christmas Eve tradition.
Christmas Movie Idea: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965).
December Bucket List: Take photos by the Christmas tree.

Full Day of Journaling

Morning Journaling Prompt: One way you can make someone feel less alone today.
Evening Journaling Prompt: What’s the most important thing to you, right now.
Gratitude for 2025 Journaling: A moment of kindness you experienced this year.
Self-Care Journaling: What you’re thankful to your past self for staying consistent with this year.

Find more journaling prompts for December here.

Activities and Things to Do

Self-Care Idea: Catch up with loved ones.
Decluttering Idea: Set aside 30 minutes to do any last-minute decluttering & tidying.
Trying Something New: Watch a Christmas movie you haven’t seen before.
Doodling: Christmas stocking.
Watercoloring: Pet wearing a Christmas hat or costume.
Photo Idea: Christmas sweaters.

Conversation Topic

An ordinary yet special memory from a past holiday.

Find more conversation topics for December here.

Act of Kindness

Be kind to yourself and do one relaxing activity today.

Get the December 24th Daily Planner Printable here.

Journaling Planner Day 24

Enjoy a little ‘me’ time with our worksheet of journaling and creative activities.

Morning: One way you can make someone feel less alone today.
Fill-in-the-Blanks Positive Thoughts Journaling: Tomorrow, I’m excited for…
One-Word Journaling: Holidays.
2025 Gratitude: A moment of kindness you experienced this year.
‘What I Did’ This Year: Something you’ve made progress on.
Set Intentions: Identify 1-3 key goals for the year.
Self-Care: What you’re thankful to your past self for staying consistent with this year.
Evening Journaling: What’s the most important thing to you, right now.
Doodle Idea: Christmas stocking.
Watercolor idea: Pet wearing a Christmas hat or costume.

Get the Journaling Planner Day 24 Printable here.

For more journaling ideas, see our journaling collection.

Holiday Countdown Planner

Here is the final holiday countdown planner to give you ideas for Christmas Eve!

Find the Holiday Countdown Planner here.

Next up: December 25th planner.

You can also get inspiration from our December 23rd planner. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas Eve with your favorite people!