Christmas Morning Checklist

🎅 Santa Setup (Christmas Eve)

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  Cookies on plate (2-3 with visible bite marks for morning)
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  Milk in glass (drink most, leave some spilled drops)
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  Carrot stubs for reindeer (scatter some near fireplace)
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  Fireplace ash footprints (use baby powder + boot)
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  Santa letter response (personalized to child)
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  Sleigh bell sound (hidden or as "wake up" signal)
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  Stockings stuffed and arranged
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  Tree lights on (timer or manual pre-wake)

🎁 Gift Arrangement

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  Santa gifts unwrapped under tree (traditional)
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  Wrapped gifts sorted by recipient
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  Big gift revealed in dramatic spot
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  Gift bags and tissue for easy distribution
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  Scissors and trash bag nearby for wrapping
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  Extra batteries on hand (various sizes)
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  Tools ready for assembly (screwdrivers, etc.)

📸 Photo & Video Ready

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  Phone/camera charged (100%)
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  Memory card cleared or storage space confirmed
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  Tripod or phone stand positioned
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  Natural lighting plan (open curtains, lamps on)
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  Capture first glimpse of tree (classic shot)
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  Film stocking exploration individually
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  Photo of everyone in pajamas by tree
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  Video of major gift reveals

🥞 Christmas Breakfast

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  Coffee/cocoa prepped (timer or quick start)
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  Cinnamon rolls or overnight casserole ready to bake
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  Fresh fruit washed and ready
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  Orange juice chilled
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  Special plates/mugs for the day
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  Christmas music playing softly

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Management

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  Agree on wake-up signal/time
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  Adults up 15-30 minutes before kids
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  Coffee in hand before chaos begins
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  Designate photographer for the morning
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  Plan gift-opening order (youngest first? rotations?)
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  Schedule video call with remote family

🧹 Quick Prep Checklist

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  Living room tidy (clutter hidden)
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  Tree water checked
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  PJs laid out for photo-ready look
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  Slippers by beds (cold floors!)
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  Robes hung accessible

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