December in Nigeria is not just a month; it is a season.
Part festival, part marathon, part reunion tour.
From Detty December concerts to village trips, weddings, hangouts, crossover services, and endless food, December has a way of sweeping all of us into a whirlwind.
Before the rush begins, here is a simple prep guide to help you enjoy the season without losing your mind (or your balance).
1. Start Saying “No” Early
December invites come in bulk. Concert here. Hangout there. “Just a quick wedding” in between.
If you don’t start practicing “I can’t make it” now, you’ll spend the whole month running like you’re in NYSC camp.
Give yourself permission to skip some events and protect your energy.
2. Begin Your Travel Plans Now
If you’re travelling home, start planning immediately.
Tickets rise. Transport fills up. The stress multiplies.
Even booking a ride on December 24 becomes a negotiation with destiny.
Sort your movement early.
3. Prepare Your “Soft Life” Budget
This season is the Olympics of impulse spending.
Gifts. Food. Last-minute outfits.
Plan how much you want to spend before December starts;
not inside the excitement.
Your January self will thank you.
4. Clear Out Your Wardrobe
Before you buy new clothes, check what you already own.
Most times, that outfit you think you need… you already have a better version at home.
Plus, clearing space helps you donate things you no longer use.
5. Rest. Now.
December looks relaxing but is secretly exhausting.
Try to rest more during the days left in November.
Your body needs the energy for all the waka December brings.
6. Check In On Your Close Friends
December exposes who you genuinely want to see.
Reach out now. Make plans.
Otherwise, the whole month will go by in a blur.
7. Make a Personal Plan for Peace
You don’t have to attend every party.
You don’t have to explain why you’re staying home.
You don’t have to bend to pressure.
Your December belongs to you.
Spend it in the way that feels good, not the way others expect.
8. Declutter Your Phone
This might sound small, but it helps.
Delete old screenshots, clear your gallery, free up space for December pictures, videos, and memories.
9. Decide What You Want Your December to Mean
Fun? Family time? Rest? Reflection? A mix of everything?
Set your intention now.
It will help you navigate the rush and focus on what matters most.
Final Word
Dirty December does not have to be chaotic.
With some small planning, you can make it meaningful, fun, and stress-free.
Start preparing now so you can enjoy the season with ease.
