It’s been a tough year for the royal family.

Luckily,Peopleconfirmed that King Charles III will host the family at Sandringham this year.

Further, the king’s former sister-in-lawSarah Ferguson snagged a royal Christmas invite for the first timein years.

Queen Elizabeth II in fur hat smiling

Like many families, the pandemic changed the royals' holiday plans.

But, especially this year, the traditions Queen Elizabeth planned every Christmas are worth remembering.

The country celebrates Christmas Eve as the big day (viaHouse Beautiful).

Queen Elizabeth II stands in front of a Christmas tree

Town & Country reports the Sandringham celebrations also include a black-tie dinner on Christmas Eve.

Throughout Christmas Day, the family plays games, with charades and football as firm favorites.

You won’t catch anybody in their pajamas, though.