To wonder what I've missed?

[Intotheweeds]

Couple of hours one night after work, bought the kids a few toys and chocolate.

That's it.

What's all this prep I should be doing?

You don’t have to do any prep. It’s entirely your own choice how (or whether) you celebrate Christmas.

Depends what you want or need to do? Send Christmas cards and presents abroad in order to arrive in time for Christmas? Put up Christmas decs? Book to go and see Santa somewhere? Buy presents for people other than your dc? Visit relatives who live away? Decide where you're going for Christmas dinner or if your hosting, if so how many? Everyone has different circumstances. I was just hoping I wasn't down to work Christmas day.