How To Make an Advent Calendar
- December 12, 2008
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Writer
laurentunnell
Music
Edison Music Corp
Voice Over Artist
Darcie Champagne
Sure, you can buy one, but making an Advent calendar is a nice family project—and you can use better treats!
You Will Need
- A large piece of cardboard or poster board
- 24 small containers such as cardboard boxes and envelopes
- Art supplies (ex. markers, paints, stickers) to decorate your calendar
- A glue gun
- And 24 small treats, like candy or toys
Step 1: Decorate board
Decorate a piece of cardboard or poster board large enough to hold 24 small boxes, envelopes, or pouches. The containers should be large enough to hold a little treat.
Cut the cardboard into a holiday shape, such as a Christmas tree, wreath, or snowman.
Step 2: Decorate containers
Decorate your containers. The possibilities are endless: You could paint them, draw patterns, cover them with sequins—use your imagination.
Step 3: Number containers
Number the containers 1 to 24 by whatever means you like—construction paper cutouts, magic marker, holiday stickers, and so on.
Step 4: Glue containers
Glue the containers to the cardboard. You can arrange them randomly or in a pattern.
Make sure the containers are attached in a way that allows them to be opened easily.
Step 5: Add surprises
In each container, place a surprise—like a piece of candy or small toy.
Step 6: Begin in December
On December 1st, begin opening a container a day, starting with the one labeled “1.”
Step 7: Continue opening daily
Continue this fun daily ritual until the final box is opened on Christmas Eve!
The Advent calendar originated in 19th-century Germany.
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Comments (2)
I am DEFINITELY making this for my little sister! You make it look very easy.
over 3 years ago by HeatherM
Great! This is a great family project.
about 1 year ago by Carol_Isaacson
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