Dec 25 - The Middle of Christmas Day - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Thu, 12/25/25

Updated: Thu, 12/25/25

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by Maria Gracia

December 25, 2025

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Choose one small thing from Christmas morning to take care of once the excitement settles. It might be stacking wrapping paper, rinsing a mug, folding a blanket, or putting one item back where it belongs.

The Middle of Christmas Day

There’s a moment on Christmas Day that doesn’t get talked about very often. It’s not the anticipation of Christmas Eve, and it’s not the excitement of the morning. It’s the middle...the part of the day when the wrapping paper has been cleared, the coffee has gone cold, and the day settles into a different kind of rhythm.

The middle of Christmas Day can feel a little quiet, a little untethered. The build-up is over, but the day itself is still unfolding. Some people feel content. Others feel tired. For many, emotions soften and surface all at once...joy, nostalgia, gratitude, and sometimes a hint of sadness for what used to be or who isn’t there.

For those spending the day alone, that quiet can feel especially noticeable. None of this means Christmas is slipping away. It means it’s becoming real.

This middle space is where Christmas stops being something we prepare for and starts being something we live. Conversations may slow down...or there may be none at all. Some people wander into different rooms; others remain right where they are.

Someone takes a nap. Someone else tidies, not because it needs to be perfect, but because restoring a little order feels grounding.

It’s also a time when expectations loosen their grip. The pressure to perform, entertain, or keep things moving fades just enough to allow for honesty.

Whether the house is full of people or completely quiet, there’s room to notice smaller details...the glow of lights in the afternoon, a favorite sweater worn again, the comfort of familiar routines, or the simple peace of having nowhere else to be.

There’s no agenda for the middle of Christmas Day, and that’s the gift of it. Nothing needs to be orchestrated. No traditions need saving. No memories need forcing. Simply being present, sitting, resting, breathing, noticing, is more than enough.

If today feels full, let it be full. If it feels quiet, let that be okay too. The middle of Christmas Day isn’t a lull or an ending; it’s the heart of it.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas, exactly as it meets you today.

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Top 10 List: What People Actually Do on Christmas Day

Christmas Day doesn’t always look the way we imagine it in advance. Once the morning excitement fades, the day often settles into something much simpler...and much more familiar. Here’s what people really tend to do on December 25.

1. Watch movies: This tops the list every year. From classics to whatever feels comforting, Christmas Day is one of the biggest movie-watching days of the year.

2. Nap (intentionally or not): Whether it’s a full-on couch nap or a quiet doze during a movie, resting on Christmas Day is practically a tradition.

3. Eat leftovers instead of cooking again: After the buildup, many families happily skip another big meal and graze on what’s already made.

4. Play board games or work on puzzles: Jigsaw puzzles, card games, and simple board games see a big spike on Christmas Day...easy to start, easy to stop.

5. Sit around and talk: No agenda conversations, storytelling, reminiscing, and catching up often happen once the rush is over.

6. Scroll photos from the morning: People love revisiting gift-opening photos, candid moments, and little details from earlier in the day.

7. Tidy just a little: Not a full cleanup; just enough to feel comfortable again. Clearing paper, stacking dishes, or folding a blanket.

8. Wear cozy clothes all day: Pajamas, slippers, sweaters...comfort wins on Christmas Day.

9. Take a quiet walk or step outside: A short walk, fresh air, or simply standing outside for a moment is surprisingly common.

10. Do absolutely nothing: And maybe enjoy it more than expected. No schedule, no productivity, just being.

Christmas Day doesn’t need to be impressive to be meaningful. Often, the most memorable moments come from the simplest parts of the day...the ones that unfold naturally, without much effort at all.

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