Planned backwards from the day
Each holiday gets a plan that starts weeks out, so the day itself is the easy part. The nearest one is first.
ThanksgivingThe Thanksgiving plan from six weeks out to the day itself: flights, the turkey, the menu, the table and the day after.42 days awayBlack FridayBlack Friday planned like a holiday: the list and the budget weeks ahead, price checks, the early deals, and buying only what you meant to.43 days awayChristmasChristmas from early November to the day: the gift list, shipping cutoffs, the tree, baking and the trip home.71 days awayNew Year's EveNew Year's Eve at home, planned from three weeks out: the guest list, the bar, make-ahead food, and a midnight that runs itself.77 days away