I love the way the kiddos can open a little window or turn a block each day until Christmas. I love eating our chocolate Christmas countdown shapes while taking turns reading Christmas stories by the fire. I love pausing and enjoying the good feelings of Christmas time!
Most countdown calendars has 25 "things":windows to open, a tree for tiny ornaments, envelopes, or a large box with mini drawers. Each day, the child may have a note to read, candy to eat, or perhaps a small toy to play with. I LOVE the type that include an activity to do with your family - like read a book or visit a live nativity.
Click here for a printable page of Activity Ideas
You can purchase or create your own.
Below you'll find some amazing ideas ranging from crazy complicated to wonderfully simple.
make your own stockings like Dandee or
purchase stockings like this or baby socks like Martha Stewart.
purchase stockings like this or baby socks like Martha Stewart.
Magnetic Advent calendar using a cookie sheet
Here's another for the kiddos to make: Nativity Advent Calendar
Here is a sweet personalized one by scrapbook dimensions
Today's Task: Decide on a calendar for your family!
(it might even be one you already have :0) )
Have fun!
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4 comments:
Growing up we had a really neat Nativity Advent Calendar that my mom made. A couple years ago she made one for us. It is one of my favorite Christmas traditions, and I am so happy to be able to share it with my kids!
I really like the Nativity Advent Calendar. We have in years past taken chocolate kisses wrapped them in color plastic wrapped tied them with with ribbon at each day (easier to count down) then each night the kids can "unwrap" a kiss from God to count down to Christmas This year I think we will be doing the Nativity one you have here. THANK YOU
I just wanted you to know that I just found your blog and I know that God brought me here. I have printed everything for my binder, and I am loving your Christmas countdown. I told my readers about you today at www.polkadotmom.com.
Thank you! - Sally
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