Make It Through Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning

Christmas Eve is one of the most highly anticipated days of the year. However, it may also seem like the longest day of the year because it is a day of anticipation itself. This article will show you how to make it through the entirety Christmas Eve.

Steps

 * 1)  Try to do some physical activity throughout the day. Ice skating is a good idea because it is usually popular during the Christmas season, and therefore one may find ice skating locations in many locations. Activity such as this has the added benefit of tiring out your body, which will help when you're trying to fall asleep[[Image:Make It Through Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2)  Watch a few Christmas movies and listen to a few Christmas songs. While this will put you in the Christmas spirit, make sure that you don't watch too many. You may be unable to sleep at night because some movies can mentally stimulate you. Although this may seem like a bad idea due to this drawback, remember that these movies will take up quite a bit of time. Just remember, "Everything in moderation!"[[Image:Make It Through Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3)  Try to fall asleep. While this may seem like a difficult task, there are many articles on wikiHow that give some tips on falling asleep more easily. Also try not to think about Christmas during this process. It may help to put all items related to Christmas out of the room you will be sleeping in.[[Image:Make It Through Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4)  Once you have finally fallen asleep and awoken the next morning, check the clock. If it seems too early to wake up others in your household, then wait it is late enough to awaken the others. Remember to refrain from awakening anyone who does not want to be awoken.[[Image:Make It Through Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5)  When everyone is ready, then you may open your presents. Yes, the moment you've been anticipating has arrived, and you can tell yourself, "Good job!"[[Image:Make It Through Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning Step 5.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Think of things you can do if you wake up too early!

Warnings

 * Try not to peek at your presents on Christmas Eve. While it may seem tempting, remember that Christmas is only a few hours away. You will only spoil the joy and surprise you will otherwise experience on Christmas Day.

Related wikiHows

 * Survive Christmas Eve and Morning (for Kids)
 * Stay Occupied on Christmas Morning
 * Get to Sleep on Christmas Eve
 * Wake Up on Christmas Morning and Keep Busy (Pre Teens)