How Many Days Until Christmas? Countdown to the Holiday!

Counting Down The Days Until Christmas

Christmas is one of the most magical and anticipated times of the year. As soon as the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers are gone, people start counting down the days until Christmas. This year, Christmas falls on Monday, December 25th. So how many more days until Christmas? Let's count it down together!

When to Start the Christmas Countdown

Some people start counting down to Christmas as early as December 1st. Others wait until closer to the big day. A popular time to begin the countdown is December 13th, which is exactly two weeks or 14 days before Christmas.

This year, December 13th falls on a Wednesday. So if you start counting down 14 days before, you'll be keeping track of the Christmas countdown starting on Wednesday, December 13th.

Counting Down the Final 12 Days

Perhaps the most popular Christmas countdown is the final 12 days leading up to the holiday. The "12 Days of Christmas" song commemorates this countdown. Beginning on December 14th and continuing through Christmas Eve on December 24th, the 12 days of Christmas countdown captures all the excitement and anticipation of the coming holiday.

Here is a breakdown of the 12 days Christmas countdown for this year:

• December 14th - 12 days until Christmas
• December 15th - 11 days until Christmas
• December 16th - 10 days until Christmas
• December 17th - 9 days until Christmas
• December 18th - 8 days until Christmas
• December 19th - 7 days until Christmas
• December 20th - 6 days until Christmas
• December 21st - 5 days until Christmas
• December 22nd - 4 days until Christmas
• December 23rd - 3 days until Christmas
• December 24th - 2 days until Christmas
• December 25th - 1 day until Christmas

As each day passes during the 12 days of Christmas, the excitement builds as the holiday draws nearer. Families can celebrate by crossing off each day on an advent calendar or putting up a new Christmas decoration to mark the passing days.

The Final Week Till Christmas

During the last 7 days before Christmas, the to-do list grows short and the excitement is palpable. Here is a look at the one-week countdown to Christmas:

• December 19th - 7 days until Christmas
• December 20th - 6 days until Christmas
• December 21st - 5 days until Christmas
• December 22nd - 4 days until Christmas
• December 23rd - 3 days until Christmas
• December 24th - 2 days until Christmas
• December 25th - 1 day until Christmas

This last week before Christmas is filled with holiday preparations - baking cookies, wrapping presents, trimming the tree. Children are filled with anticipation of Christmas Eve and hoping they've made it on Santa's "Nice List." The week ends with Christmas Eve celebrations and leaving cookies and milk out for Santa before waking up to Christmas morning magic.

Christmas Eve Countdown

On December 24th, the countdown reaches just 1 day until Christmas! Christmas Eve is filled with family traditions like Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, hanging stockings by the fire, special Christmas Eve church services, driving around to see neighborhood light displays, and reading "The Night Before Christmas" before bed.

Children anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus and his reindeer. Adults often stay up late wrapping last minute gifts and getting preparations ready for Christmas morning. The hours tick by until finally Christmas arrives!

Enjoying the Magic of Counting Down to Christmas

Counting down the days leading up to Christmas is a cherished tradition for many families. The Christmas countdown rituals help build excitement and anticipation for the holiday. From 14 days before Christmas to the final hours of Christmas Eve, ticking off each day is a fun way to keep the holiday spirit going strong.

This year, there are 12 more days until Christmas! Grab your advent calendar, put on your Santa hat, and start counting down the days. Before you know it, the most wonderful time of the year will be here.

FAQs

When does the 12 days of Christmas countdown start?

The 12 days of Christmas countdown starts on December 14th and continues through December 25th, Christmas day.

What day does Christmas fall on this year?

This year, Christmas falls on Monday, December 25th.

When should I start counting down to Christmas?

You can start counting down to Christmas anytime, but popular times are December 1st, December 13th (2 weeks before), or December 14th (the 12 days of Christmas).

What are some fun ways to countdown to Christmas?

Fun countdown activities include advent calendars, putting up decorations, baking holiday treats, driving to see Christmas lights, and reading holiday stories.

What do people do on Christmas Eve?

Christmas Eve traditions include lighting the tree, hanging stockings, going to church services, driving to see lights, reading Christmas stories, and tracking Santa's arrival!