Christmas 2020 will be the start of a new way of doing Christmas.

With all the events of this year, and uncertainty about restrictions, it's time to adapt and re-invent so Christmas remains a special time.

Planning ahead can save a lot of money and frustration. Planning gives you time to buy or make great gifts and avoid those last minute panic buys.

Christmas Day is on a Friday in 2020.  See our Christmas Planning guide. You can check school term and public holidays for all states on BCL.com.au.

In the lead up to Christmas, there are usually the Christmas parties – office parties, club and group break-ups, extended family gatherings, and so on. It will be a bit different this year so we'll have to find new ways of connecting.

Christmas concerts and lights may be a bit different too.

At home there is the Christmas tree, decorations, and food to prepare. There's a page listing Christmas cookbooks here if you want to expand your repertoire for catering and for gifts.