Countdown to Christmas
Christmas is coming and what better way to count down the days than to make an advent calendar! Advent calendars have been used for hundreds of years and come in different forms. They are usually started on December 1. The idea here is that each day a bag containing treats for the family is opened. Take turns with your brothers and sisters to open the bags.
Basic materials
24 small paper bags or envelopes
Marker pen
24 clothes pegs
Tape
Ribbon or twine to hang the bags on
Small treats to put in each bag (enough for each member of the family)
Directions
With the help of an adult, decide where you will hang your advent calendar and have them put up the ribbon or twine for you.
Mark each paper bag (or envelope) with a large number for the date; starting with 1 and going up to 24.
If you want to, you can decorate the bags (see optional decorating extras). If you use paint, don’t forget to let the bags dry completely.
Place a treat for each member of the family in each bag or envelope.
Fold and tape down the top of the bags.
Using the pegs attach each bag from 1 to 24 to the ribbon or twine.
Optional for decorating (choose whatever you like)
Paint or draw a Christmas symbol on each bag
Stickers or Christmas labels
Paste on images cut out from old Christmas cards
Glitter
Paint and decorate the clothes pegs
