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DIY Christmas Countdown Calendars

ByKim Purvis UPDATED ON

Create a special holiday tradition with DIY Christmas Countdown Calendars for your home. Discover fun designs that double as festive decorations while making the wait for Christmas more exciting. For more posts like this, see my Christmas page.

DIY Christmas Countdown Calendars

Is there anything more exciting than counting down the days until Christmas? A handmade calendar makes the wait even more fun, especially when there’s a little surprise waiting each day. From tiny treats and festive activities to sweet family traditions, there are so many creative advent calendar ideas to make December feel extra special.


If you love holiday crafting, these advent calendar ideas DIY projects are a fun way to create something you can bring out year after year. You can use little boxes, envelopes, bags, stockings, or even repurpose things you already have around the house. Fill each day with candy, notes, activities, or small surprises for a personalized Christmas tradition.

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I especially love DIY advent calendar ideas that double as holiday decorations. Hang one on the wall, display it across the mantel, or create a colorful Christmas tree design that becomes part of your seasonal decor. It’s a fun project for the whole family and gives everyone something to look forward to each morning.

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What does Advent mean?

The word “Advent” is a Christian word that means “coming” and represents the first 4 Sundays until Christmas. Some light 4 candles, with each having a special meaning, up until December 25th, the birth of Jesus. Alternatively, some years the first Sunday will start in November, usually the 27th- Dec 1st.

Traditionally, Advent calendars count each day up until Christmas, the 1st of December-25th. Each day you open a small gift, receiving a surprise, counting down until Christmas Day.

Advent and holiday countdown calendars typically have 25 little windows, with each window containing a small treat like a chocolate or a toy. For a sugar-free calendar, you could do a fun activity to do on each day.


I’ve rounded up some creative projects to inspire your own Advent countdown this holiday season. From quick and simple crafts to keepsake designs you can reuse every Christmas, there’s plenty of inspiration to help make the countdown to the big day almost as much fun as Christmas morning itself!

Printable Christmas Countdown Calendars

In this fun list, I have included some printable calendars so you can instantly make your own Advent calendar right now!

Advent Calendar Ideas

If you feel like getting crafty, here are some great DIY Christmas Advent calendar ideas!

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and start crossing off the days until Christmas!

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Kim Purvis

Kim is a lifestyle blogger, habitual DIY’er, confirmed shopaholic, and lover of good vibes. Living the desert life in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband and super sweet dog Kali.

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