For decades, many Americans have celebrated the 24 days until Christmas with the classic countdown calendars, opening little doors or drawers to reveal a small treat — traditionally a Bible verse, a toy or a piece of chocolate.
How do I make my own advent calendar?
Pick up some different size paper mâché boxes, as well as twine or ribbon to string all of the boxes together. Fill the boxes with small treats or presents, and then drape the garland around your fireplace mantel, from a blanket ladder or anywhere you choose.Nov 6, 2023
What do you fill an Advent calendar box with?
– Rocks or crystals. …
– A morning cuppa! …
– Mini toiletries. …
– Face masks. …
– USB Mini Disco Light. …
– Sock it to them! …
– Miniature bottles of their favourite tipple. …
– Novelty foodie bits.
What else can you put in an advent calendar besides candy?
– Attend a Holiday orchestra or concert.
– Attend a local marionette show.
– Build a snowman.
– Build holiday items out of legos.
– Buy coffee or tea for the person in line behind you at the cafe.
– Buy gift for a toy drive.
– Candy canes.
– Carol at a nursing home.
What do you fill a homemade advent calendar with?
– Household favourite sweets and chocolates.
– Lego – buy a mini kit and put a piece in each drawer.
– Tiny toys like cute erasers and plastic cars.
– Crafty bits like glitter, ribbons, stickers, and washi tape.
– Small jewellery and accessories.
