Waiting for the good old man to arrive? To make it easier to count down the days until Christmas, we have collected some ideas for models and activities to do with the little ones!
OR Advent Calendar should traditionally start on the Sunday before November 30 – in 2022, therefore, it will be on the 27th – continuing until Christmas and passing through four Sundays🇧🇷 The tradition is of a religious nature, originating from the German Lutherans who marked the doors with chalk to count how much time was left before the celebration of the birth of Jesus. It was a period not only of waiting, but also of preparation🇧🇷
Over the centuries and throughout the world, the custom has begun to appear in different versions and is currently widespread among families who wish to create activities and memories for your kidseven if it is not so directly connected to the various Christian traditions.
There are, for example, those who go from 1st to 24th December instead of following the original date, and the possibilities are the most varied: you can only make chocolates and candies, with Christmas activities (like making a card, drawing, singing a song…), inspirational phrases or even a mix of everything. For religious people it is possible to read biblical passages, talk about the birth of Jesus, read stories aimed at children, among other ideas.
Below, we’ve put together several options for the family to prepare day by day for the arrival of the good old man and get more and more in the mood for the date. Take a look and choose yours!
1. Candy box
Well, maybe it’s not the healthiest choice, but it sure is delicious! < Here we have a themed cookie for every day, but you can assemble your own collection of treats with the items of your choice.
In addition to being a grace, the moment to taste the biscuit (or whatever you choose) it can be a special time for the familytaking the opportunity to talk about something that happened that day or even the expectations for Christmas.
2. Cards and preachers
For those who will bet on inspiring activities or phrases, using preachers is always a good request🇧🇷 In this example we see the calendar of a new liturgical year with Sundays highlighted, but this is not a rule. The use of material with a lot glitter gives an extra charm for this Christmas seasonIsn’t that it?
For religious families, biblical passages or references to the birth of Jesus may also be part of the cards.
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3. Numbered envelopes
This is a simple proposition to execute, and it’s fun! It has just use small envelopes, decorate and number them, gluing them all onto a card. In the following version, the numbers are not in order, it depends on your preferences.
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4. Clothes drying rack for bags
Back to them, the preachers! Here’s a super cute drying rack with numbered envelopes that can hold everything from goodies, like little cookies, to sheets with messages or activity suggestions.
5. Disposable cups
How about betting on disposable cups to make reindeer and snowmen🇧🇷 With a cute face and beautiful decoration, the calendar will be in the mood for Christmas. In this reference, they’re hanging from a string, but they’re also worth using on a surface.
6. Christmas drawers
For those who want to do a little more care, it is possible to find or order this type of structure in MDF (and reuse it several times later). In the example, OR the calendar was assembled with kraft paper and it turned out beautiful🇧🇷 At the top, the triangular piece gives the idea of ​​a roof, which makes it even more playful.
7. Using toilet paper rolls
You are right! Even toilet paper rolls can be turned into an advent calendar. Inside each one, a little surprise: toys, chocolates, activities and… suggestions for family outings.
Here, using the red and white wrapped rolls, the idea was to put together a garland. Not beautiful?
8. Stick of ice cream
Another DIY treasure: the ice cream stick! Look at what a beautiful and simple idea to make: just write an activity, a phrase or a “gift” on each stick that can be exchanged with and put them all in a beautiful decorated glass jar. Themed stickers and ribbons they are more than welcome to refine the final result.
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9. Gratitude calendar
In this inspiration, the novelty is not so much for the format, but more for the proposal. For each day, an attitude of gratitude: volunteering, sorting out toys to donate, visiting an institution, writing or say things for which everyone is grateful, make a conscious act of kindness… At first it may even seem difficult to think of so many activities, but then it becomes easy!
10. For everyone to participate
If you’ve come this far and think none of these tips work for your crafting skills (don’t panic!), there are other ways to take advantage of advent. Just write on small pieces of paper, fold them and put it all in a nice little bag or even in a glass jar or in a gift box for example. Of course, what makes the calendar worthwhile is the time with the little ones and the smiles on their faces when they know Christmas is just around the corner!
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
