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Every December when I was little, my parents sat me down to make my Christmas wish list. I kept the tradition going with my girls, and it was always one of my favorite nights of the season. It also helped me figure out what they really wanted, because they were so polite they’d never just tell me!
This free Christmas wish list printable makes it easy for kids to think about the things they love, the things they need, and the books and clothes they’d like. Print a copy for each child and keep them handy while you shop.
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What’s on the wish list
The list has spaces for the things your child is into, their favorites, and what they want, need, wear and read. It’s a gentle way to get kids thinking past the toy aisle.
Tips for a happy (and budget-friendly) wish list
- Try the four-gift rule. Something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. Kids still get a fun morning, and it keeps spending in check.
- Make it together. Grab cocoa and sit down as a family. You’ll learn more from the conversation than from the list itself.
- Star the top three. Ask kids to put a star next to the gifts they want most. It helps you (and Santa) prioritize.
- Share it with family. Snap a photo of the list and send it to grandparents who ask for ideas.
- Add a giving line. Have kids write one thing they’d like to give someone else. It’s a sweet reminder of what the season is about.
Keep track of gifts as you shop
Once the lists are in, write down what you buy, where you hid it and what you spent. It saves you from buying the same thing twice (we’ve all done it!) and keeps your Christmas budget on track. Our low-stress Christmas plan walks you through it.
Free printable
The Christmas Planning Starter Kit
A holiday budget, gift tracker, December countdown and a one-fun-thing-a-day activity calendar. Print it, fill it in, and enjoy a calmer season.
Plan the whole season in one place. The Christmas Planner has a gift planner and tracker, a holiday budget, stocking stuffer pages, a card list, a six-week countdown and more. Get the Christmas Planner ($8) →
Christmas wish list FAQ
How many items should be on a child’s Christmas list?
There’s no right number, but asking kids to pick their top three to five wishes keeps the list realistic and makes the “big” gifts feel extra special.
Can little kids use this list?
Yes. Younger kids can draw pictures or cut photos out of a toy catalog and glue them on, while you write the words.
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