Family Advent Calendar

Yet another pinterest idea!  Easy to make, I had all the items need already at home. and the kids LOVED it!  Now to talk to them about Advent and the reason we honor this season.

1. Make a paper chain for the tree.
2. Buy an unwrapped toy to donate.
3. Make Christmas candy.
4. Write a letter to Santa
5. Everyone pick a story for bedtime – Mom and Dad will read them.
6. Make a holiday wreath.
7. Elf on a Shelf…. Where is he?
8. Make paper snowflakes and decorate the windows.
9. It’s family game night!
10. Invite a friend to church tomorrow.
11. Dance and sing to Christmas music.
12. Make a WELCOME HOME banner for Aunt B.
13. Make Christmas cards for family and friends.
14. Is the sky clear? Get out the telescope for some star gazing, if not, go for a nighttime walk with your flashlights.
15. Make Christmas crafts today.
16. Bake a batch of Christmas cookies.
17. Bake another batch of Christmas cookies and share with neighbors.
18. Family Wii night.
19. Make a list of ten things you are thankful for. Hang it where you can see it every day.
20. Make and hang edible gifts for the birds and squirrels.
21. Watch a Christmas movie together.
22. Make a gingerbread house.
23. Drive around and look at Christmas lights.  Don’t forget the hot chocolate!
24. Make a birthday cake for Jesus.
25. It’s Christmas Day! Read the birth story of Jesus.