Explore Christmas Traditions and Ideas
Welcome to Jacobs Christmas. Explore the stories behind the season, discover traditions from around the world, and find practical ideas for decorating, baking, making, and giving. Choose a category to begin, or try one of the guides below.
Christmas Ideas to Start With
Looking for something to make, bake, or learn? These guides are useful places to begin.
Make
Danish Woven Hearts
Weave a red-and-white paper heart with a free template and clear, step-by-step instructions.
Bake
Danish Christmas Treats
Find butter cookies, spiced pebernødder, fried klejner, and more favorites for a festive baking day.
Decorate
Decorate Your Tree
Arrange lights, ribbons, and ornaments with a practical ten-step decorating plan.
Discover
Christmas in Denmark
Explore Christmas Eve food, Advent customs, paper decorations, and Danish family traditions.
Give
Thoughtful Gifts
Keep Christmas affordable with a gift list, a realistic budget, and personal present ideas.
Play
Christmas with Little Ones
Try three hands-on activities for toddlers and preschoolers, with tips for grown-ups preparing the fun.
Latest Christmas Posts
Browse the latest articles below for more seasonal inspiration.
Christmas Table Decorations for a Small Table
A small Christmas table works best when the decorations leave room for the people and the meal. Before choosing a centerpiece, put out the plates, glasses, and serving dishes you…
How to Choose a Christmas Tree Color Scheme
A Christmas tree color scheme is a helpful starting point, not a rule that every ornament must follow. The colors can give a varied collection some visual rhythm while leaving…
How to Start a Christmas Book Advent Tradition
A Christmas book Advent tradition puts a story at the center of the countdown. You can wrap books, place them in a basket, or choose one from a shelf each…
How to Make Reusable Christmas Gift Tags
A reusable Christmas gift tag needs a place for the recipient’s name that can change without damaging the decoration. The simplest version is a sturdy card tag with a small…
40 Non-Food Advent Calendar Fillers
An Advent calendar does not need to contain a sweet or a new toy every day. A useful small item, a handwritten note, or the next piece of a creative…
How to Make Christmas Paper Chains
Christmas paper chains are an easy way to make a room feel festive using a small pile of paper. The repeating loops can run along a shelf, frame a doorway,…
How to Wrap Christmas Gifts with Fabric
Fabric wrapping can make a Christmas gift look finished without a roll of paper or a tangle of sticky tape. A square of cloth folds around a box, gathers around…
24 Advent Calendar Activities for Families
An activity Advent calendar turns the December countdown into time spent together. The activities do not have to be elaborate, and they do not need to involve a purchase every…
A Christmas Planning Checklist You Can Start in November
A Christmas planning checklist is most useful when it reflects the Christmas you actually want. Before filling a calendar, decide what matters to your household: a shared meal, a few…
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