Christmas tasks on Airtasker

Here’s a list of tasks you can get done this Christmas season, so you can stress less and truly enjoy the holidays.

Christmas tasks on Airtasker

Every year, we see more and more people posting tasks on Airtasker to help with gift delivery, food shopping, and even Santa requests. If you’re looking for ideas, we’ve put together a list of Christmas tasks you can get done on the platform.

Scroll through to see how Taskers can help you stress less this Christmas, so you can truly enjoy the holiday season!

1. Christmas parties

Take your Christmas parties to the next level with the help of a few Airtaskers. From bar staff and party photographers to elf ushers and makeup artists, get creative and let a Tasker take care of the rest.

Christmas parties

2. Christmas tree delivery

Not all of us have a car, let alone one big enough to fit a Christmas tree, but a Tasker can pick one up for you and even make sure it’s standing up straight in your home. Simply put up a task for Christmas tree delivery, and connect with local Taskers who can get it done.

3. Dressing up as Santa

You cannot have a holly jolly Christmas without the big man himself. Whether you’re looking for a Santa to attend a special occasion or for a Christmas morning surprise, post a task to see if he can pop by.

Christmas lights installation

4. Christmas lights installation

Untangling thousands of teeny tiny Christmas lights could easily take all weekend, so why not outsource it? A Tasker can take care of everything, from untangling your Christmas lights to hanging them up.

If you need inspiration, check out these fantastic ways to hang up fairy lights which can be a great option any time of the year! You can also hire an electrician to fix electrical issues in your home before you set up the Christmas lights.

5. Holiday shopping

Skip the long lines and store hopping. A personal holiday shopper can make sure you get gifts for everyone on your list. Let your Tasker know what you need and how much your budget is. They’ll then help you find the best-value gifts, be it from retail stores, online stores, or thrift stores.

6. Surprise present assembly

Thinking about buying a trampoline, cubby house, or play swing set as a Christmas present for your kids? Well, don’t be the parent stuck with assembling it all Christmas and Boxing day. A Tasker can assemble a trampoline while the kids sleep on Christmas Eve, so they (and you) get a real treat this year.

Pawfessionals at Airtasker

7. Holiday pet sitting

There are plenty of pet-loving Airtaskers who can look after your furry friend while you travel to spend the holidays with family. Whether you need a pet sitter to care for your furry friend or a pet boarding service, Taskers are here to help.

8. Christmas gift wrapping

Let’s face it; gift wrapping isn’t as simple as it looks, especially if you have many gifts to wrap. If wrapping presents is something you’d rather not spend your time on, hire a Tasker to help out.

Christmas gift wrapping
Christmas gift wrapping and decorations

9. Christmas decoration

Whether it’s an office or a shop, take the work out of getting in the Christmas spirit and hire someone to take care of it. A Christmas decorator can plan and set up your Christmas decorations in no time.

10. Baking Christmas goodies

Local bakers can make custom holiday desserts, from Christmas tree cupcakes to the beloved pavlova. You can’t go wrong with homemade desserts to serve at your Christmas party or give out as gifts!

Surprise guests? A Tasker can also run to the bakery and deliver your dessert just in time for your party.

Christmas cookies
Christmas cookies by Valentina Dominguez via Unsplash

11. Writing Christmas cards

Writing Christmas cards for friends and family is a big task, so it makes sense to quickly type all the letters and outsource the handwriting to someone else. We bet they won’t know the difference.

12. Grocery shopping

Grocery delivery Taskers can help you get all the items on your grocery list. Find a nearby Tasker who can take care of your grocery shopping, so you can relax at home with your family or attend to your other holiday errands.

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Christmas grocery delivery

13. Christmas cleaning

If you’re hosting Christmas this year, you’ll need to clean the house before, during, and after everyone has dropped by. Give yourself a breather by getting an Airtasker to clean your Christmas house. You can also get your chimney cleaned if the fires aren’t burning well.

14. Christmas tree disposal

Once the festivities are over, a Tasker can help you pack up the decorations and take down your Christmas tree. They can even haul your Christmas tree to the curb or drive it to a local treecycling drop-off station.

From Christmas shopping to cleaning up after the holidays, Taskers are here to help you throughout this season. Put up a task for anything you need to be done over the holidays. In no time, you’ll find local Taskers who can get it done.

Christmas to-do list for this weekend

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Christmas to-do list for this weekend

It’s December and that means one thing ?????? That’s right it’s 25 days until Christmas, which children will be overjoyed about but as an adult, December might be an extremely busy time of year. We’d like to help you get as prepared as possible for the silly season, so we’ve put together your Christmas to-do list for this weekend.

If you (or an Airtasker) can knock off these ten things, it could be your favourite Christmas yet!

1. Pick up Christmas tree

It would be hard to Christmasfy your home if you didn’t have a Christmas tree, however, getting a real tree home could be a logistical nightmare if you have a small car, or perhaps don’t have one at all.

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2. Get decorations ready

Now that you have the tree it’s time to pull those decorations out of the storage cupboard and start to put them all around the home. Don’t forget to give them a bit of a clean too.

See how others are getting help with Christmas tasks on Airtasker.

3. Write present list

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One of the best ways to be organised this Christmas, and also keep your financials in check, is to write a list of all the presents that you need to buy. This should include family, friends and Kris Kringle gifts. It’s also wise to pick up a few emergency presents such as wine, champagne and small gift packs. These will be extremely handy for any host gifts, birthdays that pop up or if you’ve accidentally forgotten someone off your list.

4. Kris Kringle gifts

Buy a present for under $15 they say… We don’t think we’re alone in saying that it’s not easy to find a ‘cool’ present under $15 these days. But if there’s one piece of advice here, it’s not to leave it as a last minute item to pick up. Have a look as you start your Christmas shopping this weekend and if you see something, just grab it. You can always use it as a stocking filler if it doesn’t get gifted.

5. Write Christmas cards

Cards aren’t so much of the norm these days but if you’re one who sticks to traditional letter writing for Christmas well wishes you better get your skates on. If you don’t have the time to write them, you could always quickly type all of your letters into a word document and post a writing task on Airtasker to free up some time for you.

6. Plan menus

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Maybe not a top item on your Christmas to-do but if you’re hosting a Christmas party or perhaps attending one where you need to bring a dish, you should start to plan out what you need. Knowing what you need in advance means you can pick up all your non-perishables now and then all you have to do is pick up the fresh things the day or so before.

7. Order food

This is especially important if you’re the one hosting Christmas this year. If you’re cooking a ham, chicken or preparing seafood you should order these this weekend from your local supplier. That way you’ll get excellent quality and it will all be organised, rather than a last minute run around.

8. Buy wrapping paper

You might not have the presents just yet but you should buy wrapping paper so that as you purchase gifts you’re able to wrap them. This means you won’t face a marathon Christmas present wrapping session on the final nights before Christmas day.

Don’t forget the ribbon!

9. Baking

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If you like to make Christmas cookies, gingerbread houses or rum balls this is the perfect weekend to do it. By making them well in advance you could gifts them to colleagues, clients and friends and save money on presents.

10. Christmas music

Ok, this might not be essential on the Christmas to-do list but now that it’s a reasonable time to start singing along to Christmas tunes, put a playlist together of your Christmas faves. Think Michael Buble, Rod Stewart and Mariah Carey.