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December 6, 2013 by: Ashley Greenwood

Simple Christmas Countdown Display (An Advent Calendar)

The Little's Christmas Countdown (Advent Calendar) @ 3littlegreenwoodsLast year I began a new tradition of doing a fun activity each day as we counting down the days until Christmas.

The children loved it! I mean jump out of the bed, run down the stairs each morning, LOVED it. The boys would take turns opening a different fun card. We spent time together as a family, spread joy to others, and made memories. The trick is keeping it simple. Simple activities displayed in a simple way.

The Little's Christmas Countdown (Advent Calendar) @ 3littlegreenwoods

Our Christmas Countdown display began as a large felt Santa my mother-in-law gave me. She passed away before Tootsie was born so hanging up Santa always makes me remember her and gives me the opportunity to talk to the children about how much Grandmama loved them. Several years ago, I added felt pockets with cutesy little embellishments.

The Little's Christmas Countdown (Advent Calendar) @ 3littlegreenwoods

The activities are simply written on pieces of patterned paper. Easy peasy. Here is a list of the fun we will be having this year: Holiday Musts!

  • Christmas wishes letter to Santa
  • “Dear Santa” letter asking for Herbie (that’s our crazy elf that makes tons of mischief each Christmas)
  • Visit with Santa
  • “Happy Birthday to Baby Jesus” cake

The Little's Christmas Countdown (Advent Calendar) @ 3littlegreenwoods

Fun with Friends

  • A Holiday Movie with Friends ~ I can’t wait to see the new Disney movie “Frozen”
  • Ornament Making Party
  • Lights of the South Christmas Lights Extravaganza
  • Downtown Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

The Little's Christmas Countdown (Advent Calendar) @ 3littlegreenwoods

Spreading Cheer to Others

  • Treats for Neighbors
  • Caroling (Watch out family ~ we’re coming to sing to you!)

The Little's Christmas Countdown (Advent Calendar) @ 3littlegreenwoods

Family Fun

  • Go “Grass Sledding”!
  • “Rudolph” Night with Rudolph pancakes
  • Building Gingerbread Houses
  • “Elf” Night with candy necklaces and a soda guzzling contest (the boys are going to love this!)
  • Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt
  • “Frosty” Night with Snowman pancakes
  • Slumber Party under the Christmas Tree

I would love for you to follow along so you don’t miss any of the holiday fun! Join me on bloglovin, Google+, or email subscription {all the links are at the top of the page}.

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Comments

  1. 1

    Lindsay Eidahl says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I love that you don’t have to spend money on a gift each day, but spend “time” doing something together.

    Reply
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      3littlegreenwoods says

      December 7, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks Lindsay! So glad you are following along so you don’t miss any of the fun!

      Reply

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