CHRISTMAS

Christmas Ideas for a Fuss-Free Day

Is it your turn to host Christmas this year? Whether you’re putting on a festive party for all of your loved ones, or hosting an intimate gathering, hack the halls with these easy Christmas ideas!

By alyshaaitken

Easy Christmas decorations

From classic red, gold and silver to more creative designs that embrace a summer Aussie Christmas, there’s plenty of easy Christmas decorations to make your space shine. Here are some of our top picks for easy Christmas decor hacks.

Do your Christmas decorations need a refresh? Avoid the shopping crowds and fill your home with the delicious smell of ginger bread instead! Ginger bread cookies can double as ornaments and snacks for the littlies (and big kids too, of course).
With so much present wrapping, we have the perfect Christmas storage hack for your ribbons, tape and gift tags. Our Bakers Delight Christmas Cake tins are the perfect size to make sure you don’t lose another ribbon.
Don’t spend hours untangling those fairy lights. Add battery-pack fairy lights into a few spare jars or glass vases to set the mood for your Chrissy dinner. Perfect for a table centrepiece, or decorations around the house!

Christmas tips for perfect presents

It just isn’t Christmas without gift giving! Whether you’re looking for simple gift pack ideas or wanting to create extra special packaging, here’s three easy Christmas hacks for presents.

Recycle your Bakers Delight Christmas packaging to make your own festive gift tags. Homemade and personalised, this is one of our favourite Christmas wrapping hacks to show that you’ve put thought and effort into their present.
With back-to-back parties, you’re going to need a few easy gift ideas at the ready! Try these cute Reindeer chocolate jars to spread the Christmas cheer.

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Hide your stocking stuffers in these super simple DIY gift packs, using none other than the humble toilet roll. Not only are they easy to make, but they also look super cute and festive!

Easy hacks for Christmas food

Now it’s time for the main event: the food! While putting on a festive feast for your nearest and dearest can be a big task, there are plenty of Christmas hacks that will help make your life a little bit easier!

If your schedule is jam-packed, we have you covered! Pick up a Bakers Delight Christmas Cake and pretend you baked it yourself by turning it into these mini Christmas pudding truffles.
For a real time saver on Christmas Day, whip cream in advance, dollop or pipe on to lined baking trays and pop into the freezer. Just take the frozen cream out of the freezer 10-15 minutes before you plan to serve. You’ll have perfectly formed cream serves to add to desserts without going the hard yards with a whisk at the last minute.
Add a bit of festive spirit to your Instagram-worthy antipasto board by turning it into a Christmas wreath. Not only does it taste great, but it looks just as good. This one will get the likes all round!

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The kids table on Christmas Day won’t be complete without this Fairy Cake tree. The best thing? It’s super easy to make, with no cooking time needed!
While the kids enjoy their Fairy Bread, you can feast your eyes on this! Just start with an apple and carrot to build the perfect fruit salad Christmas tree. Delicious!

Wow your guests with the ultimate table setting

If you’ve gone all out in decorating your house, don’t forget about the table! After all, this is where you’ll be spending a lot of time! From beautiful centrepieces to finishing touches, here’s some of our favourite ideas for Christmas table settings.

For the time poor, you can still create a beautiful centrepiece by placing some baubles in a vase. Add a cute reindeer ornament and your table is all Christmased up!
One for the kids. Bring Olaf to the table by simply arranging the plates like a snowman. Disclaimer: May cause hours of ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman’ renditions!
Wow your guests with some easy origami by turning a boring napkin into the ultimate entrée to the main course. Try and create your best Christmas animal, or go for something more simple – the options are endless!
Use ribbon to tie 3 Candy Canes together for fast, easy, inexpensive and festive place card holders.
If you’re short on place cards, but have a few extra Chrissy baubles lying around, impress your guests with these unique place cards. Just simply add their name with a marker and there you have it!

With these easy Christmas hacks from Bakers Delight, you can deck your halls without the stress! The best part? Get the kids involved, making it a fun activity for the whole family. From delicious recipes to baked goods and fun fundraising ideas, you can rely on Bakers Delight to make your Christmas as easy as possible! Happy holidays!