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Step 1
Explore fellowship. An important key to having any successful celebration with your family is to maintain connection with them throughout the year. Waiting until Christmas to communicate may make it difficult for you to agree on plans. Start talking early and often so you know what people are thinking.
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Step 2
Now that the communication lines are open, decide on a location and time. If your family lives in different places, make sure that you establish where each family will reside and if any extra bedding will be needed.
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Step 3
Budget. The cost of gifts and food are expensive and will put a damper on the celebration. Calculate the funds needed for food to feed your family plus ten more people. Divide the prices evenly amongst every working family member. To save money on gifts, set an affordable price and use the “secret Santa” strategy.
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Step 4
Compose a schedule. Establish an itinerary befitting a large family. Ask your family for suggestions and create inside and outside activities that the entire family can do. Prepare to step outside of the box and throw the itinerary out of the window when your family is just having fun.
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Step 5
Lounge. Once your family arrives do not let any problems damper your spirit. A big family increases the chances of something going wrong. Even the most-well planned celebration can go awry, so just relax and enjoy the time with your family.
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Step 6
Yield. Surrender to your family celebration completely. If only half of your family members show and some gifts are not there, let it go. Remember it is about spending time with your family. A big family is hard to maintain but each moment with any member is special.
