The end of November marks the beginning of Christmas shopping. Colorful Advent calendars filled with chocolates and toys tempt us from store shelves. These are lovely gifts for a child, but all parents know that the best gift for children is quality time spent together. So, instead of, or in addition to, a calendar full of gifts, it's worth giving your little one a calendar filled with memories and love.
How to make a family advent calendar
A calendar full of meaning is one that, instead of toys, gives us ideas and inspiration for common family activities every day.
Making the calendar itself is very simple. All you need is a piece of paper, scissors, and colored pencils or markers. Of course, the calendar can be more decorative, but that's not where its value lies, but in the small cards with various activities for the family. Print out the ready-made Advent calendar template we've prepared for your family, or create your own. We're coming up with activities for your Advent calendar.
Consider how to organize your holiday preparations to find joy and a chance to spend time together. Calendar tasks can help with this, but they should also focus on regular seasonal activities and relaxation.
Download the family advent calendar
Get inspired by our ideas or come up with your own- Write a letter to Santa Claus and leave it in a visible place
- Make your own Christmas cards, e.g. a collage of family photos and drawings
- Watch a Christmas movie or fairy tale, do you have a favorite?
- Check out local charity events and take part in the campaign of your choice.
- Organize an evening of board games
- Today is St. Nicholas Day - make a nice surprise for each family member
- Make your own Christmas decorations
- Have you got all your gifts yet? It's time to make some crafts for your loved ones.
- Have a Christmas photo session with your family
- Decorate your room
- Or maybe spend the whole day in your pajamas? Build a pillow fort and spend a lazy Sunday there.
- Learn a new Christmas song, maybe in a different language?
- Learn about or invent a new holiday tradition and try to implement it this year.
- Go and see the Christmas illuminations in your town or see how your neighbors have decorated their apartments.
- Build a snowman, if there is no snow outside, make fake snow from flour and oil at home
- Make your own Christmas baubles and chains
- Get your house ready for Christmas with your parents. Help with cleaning or cooking.
- Decorate the Christmas tree with your family
- Bake and decorate gingerbread cookies
- Pack your gifts and try to come up with original and beautiful packaging.
- Go get a Christmas tree and decorate it
- Call your loved ones and friends with best wishes
- Organize a competition for the ugliest Christmas sweater or prepare an outfit for Christmas Eve
- Write wishes full of love for your loved ones
We prepare cards with tasks
We can handwrite the task cards on small pieces of paper. At this stage, you need to know how you'll present your Advent calendar. Here are some ideas:- Printing cards from our template - last minute option
- Folding the cards in half and decorating them with numbers
- Putting tasks into ready-made or handmade envelopes
Decorating activity cards and envelopes. If you already have cards with your chosen activities, it's time to decorate them. Do this together with your children, unless the calendar is intended as a surprise. Divide the 24 activities equally and let each person decorate their own section. The most beautiful calendars are those that are aesthetically cohesive, but is that really the case? A colorful calendar decorated in a variety of styles for each family member will be incredibly charming. Use markers, crayons, stickers, or glitter. Don't forget to label the activities with their corresponding numbers.
Advent calendar step by step
We arrange cards with tasks into Christmas decorations
The final task is to display our calendar in a place of honor, so we don't forget all the exciting activities it has in store for us in December. Here are some ideas: Attach the notes to a large piece of card stock, ornaments, and hang them on a wall or door.
Place the tasks in envelopes or small paper bags in a natural color, tie them with a festive ribbon and arrange them on an elegant tray.
Create a simple wall decoration using a branch adorned with conifers and Christmas ornaments. You can attach the activities to Christmas tree lights with ribbon or clips.
Attach the tasks directly to the wall, arranging them in a holiday motif, e.g. a Christmas tree.
Hang envelopes or activity bags along the string to create a beautiful Christmas garland.
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