Here's a Christmas plan that takes about twenty minutes and removes most of the December stress: order the essentials now, in one go.

The list is shorter than you'd think.

Cards. Charity boxed Christmas cards cover the whole list and send money to Australian charities while they're at it. Write a few each week from November and the job never feels like a job.

An advent calendar. Non-negotiable deadline of 1 December. Sorted now means it's on the mantel with days to spare.

Wrapping paper. One Barbara Behr wrapping paper book gives you ten sheets and matching tags. Gorgeous enough that the wrapping is part of the gift.

A gift or two you know will land. A jigsaw puzzle for the family, something from December Diamonds for the friend with personality, or a Christopher Radko piece for someone marking a special year.

One ornament for your own tree. You've earned it.

Everything ships from our Hawthorn warehouse in Melbourne, and Afterpay is available if you'd rather spread the cost across the season.

The people who enjoy December most are the ones who did their shopping in October. Be one of them this year.