Christmas Community

Self-Hosted

Open-source platform for organizing Christmas events, polls, and community gatherings

Overview

Christmas Community is an open-source tool for planning festive events, running holiday polls, and fostering local Christmas communities. Create detailed events with RSVP tracking, location maps, and calendar sync. Run polls for menu selections, gift exchanges, or activity plans. Customize themes to fit your community’s vibe, manage user roles (admins, members), and host discussion threads. Deploy easily via Docker on your own server, ensuring data privacy and full control over your festive activities without relying on third-party platforms.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  christmas_community:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: christmas-community
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Event creation with RSVP tracking and calendar sync
Holiday-themed polls for menu, activity, and gift decisions
Customizable Christmas UI and role-based access control

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Christmas Community hard to install?

No—Christmas Community supports Docker deployment with a simple docker-compose command. Detailed documentation guides you through server configuration and initial setup, even for users with basic technical skills.

? Is it a good alternative to Eventbrite for Christmas events?

Yes—its festive features (like holiday polls and themed UI) are missing from Eventbrite. Plus, self-hosting ensures your event data stays local, avoiding third-party tracking or fees.

? Is Christmas Community completely free?

Yes! It’s open-source under an MIT license, so you can use, modify, and self-host it without any cost or hidden fees.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Polls and Events

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Festive UI tailored for Christmas/holiday events

Cons

⊖ Limited to Christmas/holiday use cases
⊖ Requires basic Docker knowledge for setup
⊖ Smaller user community compared to general event tools