Use one of these 11 awesome homemade Advent calendar ideas to make your own OR, if you’re prefer to get one ready made, we have a list of some of the best calendars to buy too!
There are many ways to celebrate Advent. I am a huge advocate of focusing on the true meaning of Christmas through the use of a simple tool like an advent wreath for older children (teens and tweens) or a book like “Good News! It’s Christmas!” for younger children. And I love whimsical DIY advent calendars for helping to look forward and count down the days!
Advent Calendars You Can Make
Here are a few tutorials I found for advent calendars you can make. Some are super simple and use items you probably have at home already. Others are a little more involved. They’re all really creative. Check them out!
The Best Advent Calendars to Make
These creative Advent calendars are a meaningful way for you to to celebrate the season of Advent with your family. Each has easy-to-follow step by step instructions.
This clothesline style Advent calendar features paper bags hung with colorful clothespins. You can fill each bag with an activity, with a treat, or with whatever you like!
This Felt Nativity Advent Calendar definitely takes a lot more work to put together, but it will create a family heirloom that your kids will likely want to pass down to their children.
Advent Calendar Coloring Pages (Christmas Countdown Coloring Pages)
Looking for a fun coloring activity as you countdown the time until Christmas? Here is a set of 25 pictures that can be colored and set up as an Advent calendar activity for your family.
This fun printable Advent Activities Calendar features a fun winter or Christmas themed activity to do each day of Advent.
Put the focus back on giving with this Acts of Kindness advent calendar!
Advent Calendar for Grandparents - Sharing Precious Memories
Relive precious family moments each day during December with this super simple Advent Calendar for Grandparents.
Countdown to Christmas Gift Advent Calendar with Toilet Roll Tubes and Wrapping Paper
All you need are toilet paper tubes and wrapping paper to put together this simple Advent calendar. You can fill each tube with a note, treats, or small toys.
This book Advent calendar lets kids unwrap a different holiday book every day of Advent.
This Names of Jesus Advent Calendar is easy to put together with a free printable template that includes 25 names of Jesus.
Use old Christmas cards to decorate a Christmas tree made of fabric covered foam board in this fun tree.
Make this cute muffin tin calendar to reuse over and over again! Make your own toppers or use the free printables!
Whimsical Advent Calendars You Can Buy
I also know that life is busy and sometimes you just can’t get around to making your own pinterest-esque advent calendar so here’s a round up of whimsical advent calendars you can buy. Some are one time use only while others you can use year after year!
Villeroy & Boch Christmas Toys Memory Advent Calendar Set
Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar – Magnetic Tree, 25 MagnetsGodiva Chocolatier Holiday Gourmet Chocolate Advent CalendarChristmas Advent Calendar, Traditional Wooden Countdown Calendar CastleFelt Advent CalendarWalkers Shortbread Advent CalendarJOYIN Advent Calendar with Tabletop Wooden Tree and 28 Ornaments DecorationsThe Art File Stained Glass Manger Scene Advent CalendarDisney Books Advent Calendar
Character Advent Calendars You Can Buy
And just for fun, here’s a list of advent advent calendars that feature popular character or movie themes your kiddos will recognize…and love!
These super fun calendars feature Pokemon, Harry Potter. Barbie, Disney characters, superheroes, Paw Patrol and more!
LEGO Star Wars Advent CalendarPokemon 2021 Holiday Advent CalendarThomas & Friends MINIS Advent CalendarPaladone Harry Potter Advent Calendar CubeLEGO City Advent CalendarSuperhero Action Figures Advent Calendar Toy SetMatchbox Advent Calendar with CarsBarbie Color Reveal Advent CalendarPlay-Doh Advent CalendarDisney Princess: Storybook Collection Advent CalendaBreyer Horses Holiday Collection Advent CalendarLEGO Friends Advent CalendarPaw Patrol Christmas Countdown Calendar with Milk Chocolate
Whether you use an advent calendar to help count down the days to gifts or to focus a little each day on the glory of the season – or whether you make your own or buy one – advent calendars can become a meaningful and memorable family tradition for celebrating Christmas.
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