Example dates to offer
- Saturday before Christmas
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day afternoon
- Saturday after Christmas
Sharing the holidays
- Have one person vote for each household, so couples splitting time between two families can say which days they are with you.
- Include a day or two after Christmas. Many families find the quieter days before New Year easier than the holiday itself.
- Check hosts and anyone with a fixed schedule first, such as nurses or retail workers, and only offer days they can make.
- Settle it by early December, so relatives who travel can book while fares are lower.
How it works
- Add your event and the dates that could work.
- Email your group, or share one link by text or group chat.
- Everyone taps Yes, Maybe or No for each date, with no account.
- See the best date, choose it, and let everyone know.
Questions
What if we can’t all meet on Christmas Day?
That’s common. Offer the days around it and choose the one that brings the most of the family together.
Can grandparents vote without an app?
Yes. They open one link, type a name and tap Yes, Maybe or No for each day.
Can I email relatives the poll?
Yes. You can email up to 25 people from VoteaDate and share the same link by text with everyone else.
Also handy for this
- Christmas dinner sign-up sheet · share out the sides, desserts and dishes duty
- Group holiday card · one card the whole family signs, near or far