Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar

Now that I'm all full of turkey and dressing, I can focus on the BIG HOLIDAY ahead...Christmas!  I can't wait to decorate.  My daughter is really into Christmas this year.  She spots every Christmas tree when we're out and is asking for every toy she sees on TV.  Since this is the first time she seems to be interested in the holiday, I wanted a way for her to count down the days.  I decided an advent would give her something to look forward to each day.

Supplies used:

foam core board

scrapbook paper

glue stick

scissors

1. Cut scrapbook paper into 4 inch squares.  

2. Fold 1/2 inch on 3 sides.  The pocket ends up being 3x3.5".

3. Glue pockets onto foam core board.

4. Cut 1 inch circles, label with numbers, and glue onto squares.

Fill your pockets with activity cards or small gifts for each day.  This is an easy way count down the days with the family.

Some activities to include in your advent:

Make Christmas Cookies

Go Ice Skating

Address and Mail Christmas Cards

Host a Christmas Party

Put Up a Wreath

Make Hot Chocolate

Make Popcorn Garland

Listen to Christmas Songs

Go see Neighborhood Lights

Read a Christmas Story

Go See a Christmas Movie

Go To a Christmas Concert

Take a Family Christmas Photo

Make Christmas Cards

Make Christmas Ornaments

Wrap Gifts

Read a Story About the Birth of Jesus

Read "The Night Before Christmas"

Make a Snowman

Buy a Gift For a Needy Child

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