1st • ADVENT CALENDAR DAY

Advent Calendar Day celebrates the joy of counting down to Christmas with creativity and anticipation. Originating in 19th-century Germany, traditional advent calendars featured chalk marks on doors or candles lit each day. Modern versions often hide chocolates or small surprises behind numbered doors. This day encourages families to craft their own calendars, filling them with personalized treats and activities that make the countdown magical.

  1. ADVENT CALENDAR WORKSHOP: Provide kids with supplies like paper bags, envelopes, and festive decorations. Let them design a custom calendar filled with drawings, jokes, or small handmade gifts. It’s a fun project that doubles as a keepsake.

  2. BASKET OF 25 TINY SURPRISES: Assemble a basket filled with 25 tiny wrapped gifts, like stickers, trinkets, or kind notes. Each day, kids can pick one surprise, making every morning a little adventure.

  3. ACTIVITY COUNTDOWN CALENDAR: Fill your advent calendar with family-friendly activities, like “make cookies” or “have a hot chocolate party.” Kids will love the mix of anticipation and quality time.

  4. GRATITUDE ADVENT CHAIN: Have kids write one thing they’re grateful for each day on a paper link. By Christmas, they’ll have a long chain of thankfulness to hang as a decoration.

  5. HOLIDAY STORY COUNTDOWN: Include a new holiday-themed storybook or chapter to read together each day - or perhaps a child’s Christmas movie. By Christmas Eve, you’ll have a cozy collection of festive tales.

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