Please help me celebrate Christmas!

[CrazyPineapple]

So my DH and I are ex-jehovahs witnesses.
But my parents and my husband's parents are still very much part of that religion (As are our extended families... so all aunts, uncles, cousins etc) so no Christmas celebrating relatives, sadly.
I struggled last year, our first year celebrating, as I've never celebrated one (neither has my husband)! It just ended up a ton of presents and confusion!

I'd like to ask you all what I should be doing for Christmas. Build up to Christmas, Christmas day etc... I have a DS4 who I want to make it truly special for... It all feels so alien to me.
He believes in Santa etc, but does 1 present come from Santa or all of them etc?
HELP guide me, I feel like an absolute idiot!
Thank you.

I buy new baubles each year too (we probably have enough for three or four trees). Not a whole new theme but a set of two of three matching baubles. Small children are very good at helping with this and it's built some lovely memories.

I think the main thing about preparing for Christmas is to remember that above all it should be enjoyable and fun.

And something that I learnt many years ago, is that you will never have THE perfect Christmas, so don't stress about things like having the wrapping paper matching the ribbon, or should you mix almonds or bacon with the sprouts. As long as there is something to eat and a present or two to open everyone will have a wonderful time.

Thank you all for your kindness! I've loved reading all your experiences and advice. I had read and will re-read all the tips you've given me!

Hi @CrazyPineapple how was your first Christmas? I hope it was everything you wanted it to be xx

@thesunhasgothishatontoday it was lovely thank you. We had such a nice time. My DS4 was delighted when santa came! Looking forward to Hogmanay now! I hope you had a great time too