Advent calendars are a merry way to countdown to Christmas, especially for children. What child does not like to open the little doors on a chocolate filled calendar, only to open every single one of them at once instead of actually on the date listed. Other advent calendars come in the form of, what looks like, a house or church with doors that open with Bible verses or Christmas messages. There are so many available, but instead of purchasing an already made calendar, why not make one with the kids?
Kids love, love, love crafting during the holidays, be in decorations or baking and this advent calendar will not only be crafty but also somewhat a surprise for the children.
Advent Gift Calendar
Materials:
- 24 Christmas Boxes or jewelry/shoe boxes/red and green boxes, etc, various sizes
- 2 different kinds of Christmas wrapping paper for those boxes that are not already decorated or Christmas colors
- 1 bag of bows
- Green and Red Construction Paper cut into 24 circles
- 1 Black Sharpie
- Gifts for the box (ornaments, candy, gift certificates)
- Double sided tape
- Number each green and red circle 1-24, alternating colors.
- If needed, wrap boxes, lids and bottoms separately. Otherwise, skip this step.
- Place the numbers on the boxes, numbering small to large.
- Put gifts inside the boxes. These can be from the dollar store, small Lego toys, ornaments, for those who love cars-matchbox cars, candy, a few $5 gift cards to favorite store, a Christmas wash cloth, hand towel, movie or CD (found very cheap on Amazon), or even hot cocoa packets.
- Once gifts are packed, close the box (using tape if needed) and place bow on top or side, depending on how the boxed will be arranged.
- Place on a shelf, bookcase, fireplace, or as a centerpiece on the dining table using candle holders to create layer and stacking the boxes in order on top of each other, or do not place bows on them and stack like a Christmas Tree.
- Kids can open one a day as they countdown to Christmas.
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