You're Only Ready for Christmas If You Check Off at Least 23/30 of These Things

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
You're Only Ready for Christmas If You Check Off at Least 23/30 of These Things
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About This Quiz

Sleigh bells ring; are you listening to the sound of everything you need to do before Christmas morning? Don't run the risk of having to head to the store on Chrismas Eve. Instead, run yourself through this checklist! By the time you finish, you'll know if you're fully prepared. 

From making a holiday playlist to applying all the gift tags, there's an endless number of details you have to remember. Add in the dinner menu and shopping, and it's enough to make anyone feel unprepared. Some of us are born for it, but others will never be ready. Stop watching the Hallmark Channel for a few minutes, and find out how much more work you have to do before your guests arrive. 

There's nothing worse than waking up on Christmas morning and remembering that you didn't thaw out the holiday bird. Even if you think you've checked everything off your list, are you absolutely sure? Are you 100% positive that you've completed every little task that makes the day jolly and bright? 

Put your doubts to rest, and make sure! If you can check off at least 23 of these things,  you are more than ready! If not, we'll see you standing in line at midnight on December 24! 

griswold
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Did you put up enough lights to make Clark Griswold envious?
I am Clark Griswold.
No, but Santa will be able to see me.
I didn't put a lot of lights up this year.
I have them on the tree. That's enough.

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guess
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Does everyone know what you want because you've dropped a lot of hints?
Everyone knows!
My partner has heard all the hints.
I don't drop hints. I just say it.
I figure I'll just buy it myself.

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checklist
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Have you made a gift list and checked it twice?
Done!
I'm still working on it.
I have a list, but I don't remember where I put it.
I never make lists.

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treetop
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Do you know what you're going to put on top of your tree?
I use the same thing every year.
I'm not sure I'm going to put up a tree this year.
I think so, but I'm still deciding.
I'm sure I'll find something.

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battery
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Did you remember to get batteries for all the new gifts?
I think they are included.
I'm giving batteries as a gift.
I didn't buy anything battery operated.
I have a stockpile.

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tape
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How many rolls of tape did you get?
I have at least five.
I totally forgot to get tape.
I bought one.
I'm sure I have some in my junk drawer.

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dinner
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Have you planned out the holiday dinner yet?
I have it planned by September.
I mostly know what we're going to have.
I'm having it catered.
Kind of ... we're having a potluck.

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wrapping roll
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Do you have enough wrapping paper to wrap everything?
I have a closet for it.
Oh, no! I totally forgot.
I remembered to get a couple of rolls.
I'll use the leftover wrapping paper from my birthday party.

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misletoe
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Where did you hang the mistletoe this year?
I have it in a few different doorways.
I don't follow that tradition.
I put it on the door where everyone enters.
Oops! It looks like I'm running out to find some mistletoe.

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gingerbread
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Would you consider your gingerbread house a success?
It's the best one I've ever made.
That's a more positive word than I would use.
I don't make gingerbread houses.
No, but my gingerbread men are great.

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elf
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Has your Elf on the Shelf been naughty or nice this year?
He has pulled some crazy stuff this year.
I keep forgetting about it.
The elf freaks me out. He's still in the box.
I really should get one of those.

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caroling
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When you went caroling, did your neighbors like it?
I enjoyed it, and that's all that matters.
No one wants me to go caroling.
Well, they didn't throw rocks at me.
No, but my coworkers think I'm off my rocker.

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santa suit
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Did you make sure your Santa suit still fits?
It does!
I wouldn't make a very good Santa.
It's a little big. I might have to have it taken in.
I really should invest in a Santa suit.

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cookie
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What kind of cookies do you plan to leave out for Santa?
Sugar cookies
Oreos
Santa is getting carrots this year.
I never leave out cookies for Santa.

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bow
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You have wrapping paper, but did you remember the bows?
I have a drawer full of bows!
Bows are ugly.
I'll use twine instead.
I got a bag of those sticky ones.

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gift tag
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How about gift tags? Do you have enough of those?
I make my own!
I tend to write names on the wrapping paper with a marker.
I think I have some from last year.
I won't need them.

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guest
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Are you on top of the accommodations for your guests?
I've reserved rooms for all of them.
I'll be the guest this year.
They're on their own.
What guests?

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pajamas
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Did you pick out your Christmas pajamas yet?
Everyone has a matching set!
I'll wear whatever it is I sleep in the night before.
Thanks for the reminder!
I'll wear last year's pajamas.

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card
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Will all of your holiday cards arrive on time?
I hand them out with my gifts.
I send a newsletter instead.
I'm sure they will arrive by Valentine's Day.
I think they're a waste of paper.

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family photo
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Have the family photos been taken?
They are so cute!
I took a few pictures of my dog.
We don't do holiday photos.
I guess I can take a selfie or something.

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wreath
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Did you make your own door wreath, or did you buy it?
I made it, and it looks wonderful.
I use one that someone gave me a long time ago.
I picked one up at the market.
Honestly, I don't like the way they look on my door.

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santa claus
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Where did you go to meet Santa Claus?
The mall Santa was the real deal.
He rings a bell outside my grocery store.
If he wants to meet me, he can wake me up.
I'll skip that trip this year.

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hallmark movie
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Would you say you've watched enough Hallmark holiday movies?
My channel hasn't changed since Thanksgiving.
I prefer holiday comedies like "Elf."
One is more than enough.
I don't watch Hallmark movies.

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playlist
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Did you remember to make a holiday playlist for your party?
That's a great idea!
I would rather skip the holiday tunes.
I'm working on it.
No, but I have a lot of good everyday playlists.

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nutcracker
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How much did you enjoy going to see "The Nutcracker"?
It's my favorite part of the holidays.
I haven't done that since I was a kid.
I found it a little scary.
I've never seen it.

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hot coco
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Have you perfected your hot cocoa recipe?
It's my best one yet!
I prefer hot cider.
It needs a little tweaking.
I prefer coffee from Starbucks

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toy drive
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How many toys have you donated to toy drives?
At least five
One
I needed that reminder, thank you!
I tend to donate to other causes.

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tree lighting
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What did you think of the tree lighting ceremony you attended?
It was magical.
I skipped it.
It was kind of boring.
What's a tree lighting ceremony?

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small gift
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Have you set aside a small gift for someone to open on Christmas Eve?
No gifts until Christmas morning!
I never make it that long before I give it away.
Yes!
You're supposed to do that?

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christmas light
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Did you drive around to check out your neighbors' decorations?
Everyone has done a beautiful job.
I cannot wait until they come down.
No, but we went to a special lighting event.
I try not to look.

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