Christmas planning, completely sorted — and completely free.
The Ultimate Christmas Handbook is a free 30-page digital guide covering everything you need for a fun, hassle-free festive season: party planning, kids' activities, easy entertainment, DIY gifts and 25+ Elf on the Shelf ideas.
Written by Jo — teacher planner creator, mum of three and host of a ten-year-strong annual Friendsmas — every idea inside has been road-tested on real kids (and real adults). Whether you're a teacher planning end-of-year fun, a parent filling the school holidays, or hosting a Christmas get-together, it's all here in one beautiful handbook. Instant digital download — no catch, just merry.
What's inside your free Christmas handbook
Christmas party fun — start with a customisable Christmas invitation template (edited in Canva, linked inside), then let Elfster take the hassle out of Secret Santa with automated draws, wish lists and anonymous messaging.
Kids' corner: activities for all ages — set up a DIY crown-making station, a colouring printables table, directed drawing with Art for Kids Hub, simple DIY lanterns and a cookie decorating station, plus extra craft ideas we love.
Easy entertainment — turn the living room into a holiday cinema with Christmas movie night tips and printable movie ticket templates, pick tonight's film from the age-by-age Christmas movie list (ages 3 to 16+), and set up a lolly bar, photo booth, reindeer ring toss or holiday karaoke.
Kid-friendly gifts to make and take — reindeer food bags, festive playdough kits, mini Christmas craft kits, gingerbread man decorating kits, reindeer nose bag toppers and printable gift tags — perfect for take-home treats and festive party bags.
Extras worth bookmarking — the Christmas websites to save before December 1 (Santa trackers, Santa Mail Australia, My Advent) and 25+ Elf on the Shelf ideas mapped to every day from December 1 to 24, with links to free elf printables.
Throughout the handbook you'll find QR codes linking to free templates — the party invitation, movie tickets, reindeer nose toppers, gift tags and a tree paper craft.
At a glance
- 30-page A4 digital handbook (PDF) — 100% free, instant download
- Christmas party planning: invitation template + effortless Secret Santa setup
- 5 kids' activity stations: crowns, colouring, directed drawing, lanterns, cookie decorating
- Age-by-age Christmas movie list, ages 3 to 16+
- 5 DIY kid-friendly gift ideas including reindeer food + reindeer nose bag toppers
- 25+ Elf on the Shelf ideas — one for every day, December 1–24
- QR-linked free templates: invitations, movie tickets, gift tags + more
- Created in Australia by Mrs Edgar — teacher-made, parent-approved
Perfect for
- Teachers planning end-of-year classroom celebrations and activity stations
- Parents keeping kids busy over the school holidays
- Anyone hosting a Friendsmas, family Christmas or kids' Christmas party
- Elf on the Shelf households who've run out of ideas by December 6
- Party bags, take-home treats and gift inspiration
FAQs
Is the Ultimate Christmas Handbook really free?
Yes! Add it to your cart, check out at $0, and your download link arrives instantly — no shipping, no catch.
What format is the handbook?
A 30-page A4 digital PDF. Read it on any device or print the pages you want to use. Nothing physical is shipped.
Who is the handbook for?
Teachers, parents and party hosts — the activities suit classroom end-of-year celebrations, holiday fun at home, and Christmas or Friendsmas parties.
Do I need special software to use the templates?
No — the handbook opens in any PDF reader. The invitation template linked inside is edited in Canva (a free account works), and the other linked templates are print-ready.
What ages are the activities for?
Kids of all ages — and the Christmas movie list is organised by age group from 3 up to 16+.
Does it include Elf on the Shelf ideas?
Yes — 25+ ideas mapped to every day from December 1 to 24, plus links to free elf printables and colouring pages.
Is this an Australian resource?
Yes. It's created by Mrs Edgar, an Australian teacher planner and stationery brand, and includes Australian resources like Santa Mail Australia.
