April

Well hopefully by now you will have booked your Christmas market and gathered a few friends who want to go with you.

April usually has a few rainy days in it. Get 2 small books. One I keep in my bag and when family and friends are talking about wines they like, hobbies or films they haven't seen in ages. Write them down for ideas to look at later in the year.

In the larger one write ideas you think of. Also make yourself a budget now for each person, it will be easier to not go over your limits if you know in advance what you are prepared to spend.
Also write down ideas for decorating and any new lights or decorations you may need.