It’s hard to believe the year is almost over, but we’ve hit December once again! That means it’s time to think about your December bujo setup! If you’re looking for an easy way to set up your December bullet journal, scroll down for a free printable journal theme to help you out this month!
If you’re looking for inspiration, read on for some December bullet journal ideas that cover everything from the Christmas holidays to more general winter themes.

DECEMBER BULLET JOURNAL IDEAS
When you’re planning out your December Bullet Journal, for many people Christmas is the obvious answer. I’m a huge fan of Christmas so I can completely relate to this idea.
But not everyone wants to focus on Christmas. Thankfully, there are a ton of winter-related bullet journal themes that work great for December!
Here are some December bullet journal themes to help you narrow down your plans:
- Snowflakes
- Hot cocoa
- Mittens
- Other winter clothing (scarves, boots, hats, etc.)
- Penguins
- Polar Bears
- Trees
- Snowmen
- Gnomes
- Snow Day (snowball fight, stacks of snowballs, snowman, sledding, etc.)
- Hygge (cozy, tea pot, tea cup, sweater, fireplace, candles, blanket, books, pillows, yarn, scarf, hot chocolate, snowglobe)
- Winter Wonderland (snow, icicles, snowmen, snowflakes, blue and white)
- Plaid
Winter is a great theme to use for December. If you’re interested in getting the FREE printable December bullet journal theme, scroll down. It features more of a winter theme than a holiday theme.
CHRISTMAS BULLET JOURNAL IDEAS
If you are looking to use Christmas as your theme, have no fear! There are tons of Christmas bullet journal ideas! There are so many options that it might feel overwhelming. If you’re going with the holidays as your theme, I recommend narrowing it down a bit.
Here are some theme ideas you can use to help focus your ideas:
- Gingerbread
- Santa & Mrs. Claus
- Elves
- Reindeer
- Ornaments
- Presents
- Christmas trees
- Stockings
- Cookies & milk
- Jingle Bells
- Christmas lights
- Snowmen
- Nutcrackers
- Candy Canes
- Gnomes (dressed for the holidays)
- Mistletoe or Holly
- Wreaths
- Bells
- Candles
- Christmas Cookies
By choosing a specific Christmas-related theme, you might find it easier to set up your journal. You can also stick with a holiday color scheme like red and green or blue and white.
The printable journal setup I made is more of a winter theme, but if you’re looking for a Christmas Bullet journal, check out some of the other things I have created:
- Christmas Doodles (Step by Step)
- Christmas Bullet Journal (Trees & Ornaments)
- Christmas Lights Theme
- Wreaths & Gifts Theme
You can also print the FREE printable Christmas bucket list and use it in your planner!

PRINTABLE DECEMBER BULLET JOURNAL THEME
This year, I created a printable theme that features woodlands animals wearing winter gear as they play in the snow! This theme works well if you’re looking for one that isn’t holiday-related.
But if you’d like to use it and give it more of a Christmas vibe, all you have to do is use more of a Christmas color scheme! Use lots of reds and greens when you color it in and you will get that holiday vibe
This printable theme includes:
- December bullet journal cover page
- 2-page monthly spread (with both Sunday and Monday start)
- Weekly pages (multiple designs)
- Habit Tracker
- Mood Tracker
- Gratitude page
You can choose a Monday or a Sunday start for your monthly calendar weekly pages. Then print as many of the weekly pages as you need so you can have weekly spreads for the entire month.
You can choose a Monday or a Sunday start for your monthly calendar weekly pages. Then print as many of the weekly pages as you need so you can have weekly spreads for the entire month.
Each page has lettering that allows you to add your favorite colors to your journal! You can also color in all of the cute doodles on each page! Add stickers or washi tape for even more customization!
HOW TO DOWNLOAD & PRINT
This is a PDF download with A5 size pages and gray cutting lines.
Please follow the printing instructions below to print them at the correct size.
- Download the file here (or using the link below).
- Open the file and select your print button to open the print dialog.
- If using letter size paper, set your settings to match the imagebelow. You want to print 2 pages per sheet and select Fit to Paper/Page. Then you will be able to trim your pages to fit your A5 size journal using the gray cut lines. If you only want to print specific pages of the theme, change the pages setting from ALL to your desired page numbers.

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE BULLET JOURNAL THEME
Click here to download your December printable bullet journal.
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE PRINTABLE THEME
After printing, carefully cut out your pages with a pair of scissors or a straight edge cutter. Then, use a glue stick or adhesive tape to secure the pages into your journal.
You can use a variety of supplies to customize your pages and make them your own!
Here are some ideas:
- Colored Pencils
- Markers
- Stickers
- Washi Tape
- Glitter Glue