Can you believe how quickly Christmas sneaks up every year? One minute it’s mid-year and
you’re still wearing jumpers, and Christmas feels like a lifetime away, and the next minute it’s
already November, Mariah Carey’s on repeat, and you’re wondering where on earth the time’s
gone!
We don’t have an unlimited number of Christmases afforded to us. Why not make the
countdown to Christmas a little more meaningful every year — and a lot more fun? Instead of
letting December rush by in a blur, slow things down by turning each weekend leading up to
Christmas precious events with five joyful Sunday rituals. Every Sunday you can connect better,
relax more, share the season with your favourite people and celebrate – with a little help from
the gorgeous Christmas hampers at Gift Basket Australia.
Get marking on your calendar, put on your favourite carols, and get ready for five festive
Sundays filled with good company, great food, and that unmistakably divine holiday magic.
Sunday 1 – Host a Cosy Afternoon Tea with a Gourmet
Christmas Treat Basket
The first Sunday in December is obviously the best time to officially kick off your Christmas
countdown. Start things off slow and sweet by hosting a cosy afternoon tea — no need for
fancy china or a perfectly set table, just good vibes and even better nibbles – Christmassy
nibbles, of course!
Lay out your prettiest teacups, brew a pot of your favourite blend (tea, coffee, specialty tea –
doesn’t matter), and open up a Gourmet Christmas Treats Hamper from Gift Basket Australia.
We know it’ll only add to your party spread. Delectable melt-in-your-mouth shortbread,
delicate chocolates, savoury bites, and it’s even got a bottle of bubbles if you’re feeling festive.
Invite a few friends or neighbours over, or keep it intimate with family. Play some soft
Christmas tunes in the background, light a candle or two, and take a moment to breathe before
the month gets busy. This first Sunday is about easing into the Christmas spirit — slowing down,
catching up, and savouring life’s simple pleasures. A time to make it all worthwhile.
Sunday 2 – Set Up a Movie Night at Home with a Chocolate &
Popcorn Christmas Basket
By the second Sunday, the festive energy is building — shopping lists, decorations, and school
concerts are starting to fill your diary. So, make this Sunday one for relaxing in your comfiest
pyjamas.
It’s time for a Christmas movie night!
Pull out a few classics — Elf, Love Actually, Home Alone, or The Grinch — and settle in for a
night of laughter, nostalgia, and maybe a few tears. To make it extra special, grab a few
Chocolate & Popcorn Christmas Baskets from Gift Basket Australia.
This crowd-pleasing combo with delish chocolates, buttery popcorn, and a few surprise treats
will make your couch session feel like a proper event. Dim the lights, grab a blanket, and get
your living room ready for the movie — it’s the perfectly homey ritual for embracing the season
without leaving home. Everyone loves a good movie night! Great for getting the fam together.
And make it a tradition! Every year, pick one new Christmas movie to add to the lineup. Before
long, you’ll have your very own annual watchlist.
Sunday 3 – Get the Garden or Balcony Ready for Summer and
Share a Christmas-Themed Gift Basket
By the third Sunday, summer’s in full swing — the days are longer, the barbecues are firing up,
and the plants are calling for a bit of love. So this week’s ritual is all about the great outdoors.
Spend your Sunday morning refreshing your garden or balcony. If you’ve got a big backyard or
even just a tiny city balcony, there’s something satisfying about adding a touch of green before
the holidays. Pot some new herbs for Christmas cooking, prune the roses, or hang up fairy lights
ready for summer evenings.
When you’re done, sit back with a cool drink, admire your handiwork, and toast to a summer
full of sunshine and shared moments with your people.
And of course, a little gift never goes astray. Share a Champagne Christmas Gift Basket to a
friend or loved one who’s been on your mind. One family member or five doesn’t make a
difference. You can also call up a few of your family and friends for a quick little garden tea time
– a simple way to let them know they’re on your mind this Christmas.
Sunday 4 – Send a Surprise Hamper to Someone Far Away and
Celebrate the Joy of Giving
As Christmas draws closer, it’s natural to start thinking about, and missing, the people you love
— especially those you might not get to see in person this year. That’s where a little festive gift
or two can help.
Make the fourth Sunday your “Joy of Giving” day. Take some time to send a few heartfelt
surprises to someone far away — a family member, an old friend, or maybe even a colleague
who’s been doing it tough.
A Festive Christmas Hamper from Gift Basket Australia is a perfect choice. With delivery
available across Australia, you can send a beautiful bundle of gourmet treats, sparkling drinks,
or Christmas goodies straight to their door — no queues, no stress, just joy. And all without
stressing your bank account.
Include a handwritten card or a personal note to make it a gift from the heart. There’s
something truly special about knowing that a loved one will open their door to a little box of
happiness you’ve sent with love.
This Sunday is all about reminding ourselves that the true spirit of Christmas isn’t found under
the tree — it’s in the connections we share, near and far.
Sunday 5 (Christmas Eve) – Open Up a Deluxe Christmas
Foodie Hamper and Reflect on the Season
And finally — Christmas Eve. The anticipation is at its peak, the presents are wrapped, and the
house smells like mince pies and pine. Before the big day arrives, take one last Sunday to pause
and reflect.
Light a few candles, put on some soft carols, have a few Deluxe Christmas Foodie Hampers
from Gift Basket Australia ready for your guests — filled with premium chocolates, fine
Christmas eats, or artisan treats. This is your time to indulge a little and soak in the magic of the
season.
Maybe you’ll share it with family right there as you exchange early gifts, or maybe they’ll enjoy
it solo once they get home after a busy December. Reflect on the year gone by — the
challenges, the laughter, the small wins — and feel grateful for the moments that have brought
you here.
As midnight approaches and Christmas officially begins, you’ll feel calm, content, and ready to
embrace the joy of the day.
The weeks leading up to Christmas don’t have to be a blur of shopping lists and stress. With five
simple Sunday rituals leading upto Christmas, you can create moments of connection,
reflection, and joy — one week at a time.
Whether with a gourmet treat basket, a movie-night hamper, or a deluxe Christmas
indulgence, Gift Basket Australia has something to make every Sunday (and every person) feel
special.
This year, don’t count down days, celebrate them instead. Pour the tea, pop the popcorn, water
the plants, send the love, and enjoy a well-deserved treat or two.
Because Christmas shouldn’t be a single day on the calendar — it’s magic that grows with every
Sunday leading up to it.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Gift Basket Australia!
