DIY Countdown to Christmas Calendar Ideas
Having a countdown to Christmas calendar as part of your holiday decor is a fun way to let the kids cross off the days until Santa arrives! There are printables too! For more posts like this see my Christmas Holiday page.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And to help get you into the holiday spirit, we’ve rounded up some of the best countdown to Christmas calendar ideas and Advent calendar ideas to make this season!
The first half of this post I ma sharing a collection of DIY Countdown Calendars and the second part is a collection of Printable Countdown Calendars. So, grab your craft supplies and make your own or print one out and start counting!
Advent calendars are a fun way to add a little bit of excitement to the countdown to Christmas. They make great gifts for kids and adults alike.
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. Alternately, some years the first Sunday will start in November usually the 27-Dec 1.
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.
Printable Countdown to Christmas Calendars
In this fun list I have included some printable calendars so you can instantly make your own Advent calendar right now!
Free Printable Advent Calendar
Super cute holiday scenes to countdown to Christmas! Plus how to make a calendar garland display.
DIY Printable Advent Calendar Village
Grab your mini set of this adorable holiday Advent village!
Printable Christmas Advent Calendar
Super cute calendar with windows and it's printable!
Printable Advent Calendar Numbers
Advent calendar tags printed on glitter paper to add soem sparkle to the holidays!
Sugar-Free Advent Calendar (FREE Printables) – Ditch The Carbs
Download everything you need to make this super cute calendar, even the bags!
DIY Global Print Advent Calendar - Casa Watkins Living
Colorful advent tree tha is is easy to recreate! Just print and use!
Free Printable Advent Calendar | Activity Advent Tips
Tiny advent envelopes to print and place on a small decorative tree or in an existing Advent calendar drawer or pocket.
Adorably Cute Advent Calendar Stickers Free Printable
Put together your own DIY calendar with these fun stickers to seal your mini gift bags!
{Free printable} Christmas tree countdown for kids
Fun print for you to mark off a tree each day until Christmas!
Family Christmas Activities Countdown Printable
Fun activities sheets for the whole family to do on each day up until Christmas.
Printable Christmas Countdown Calendar (DIY Hangable)
Super cute printable DIY sign!
FREE PRINTABLE Advent Calendar: 25 ideas for family time!
25 days of activities for kids, teens, and adults plus blank ones t make your own ideas!
Countdown to Christmas Calendar Ideas
If you feel like getting crafty, here some great DIY Christmas Advent calendar ideas!
DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
This fabric advent is perfect for using every year. This tutorial is easy to follow for anyone who likes to sew.
Easy DIY Advent Calendar with Ribbon and Burlap: #12MonthsofDIY
Give your decor a rustic chic vibe with this homemade burlap and ribbon countdown calendar.
Drop Cloth Advent Calendar DIY
Adorable mini Advent calendar bags made from a drop cloth and strung as a garland!
Chicken Wire Advent Calendar Wreath
You can customize this farmhouse style chicken wire wreath to have activities your family will enjoy as they countdown days!
Advent Calendar Ideas | DIY Magnetic Matchbox Christmas Calendar
Adorable magnetic matchbox advent calendar to hide small trinkets or candy!
Fence Board Chalkboard Christmas Countdown
Fun Christmas countdown calendar made from reclaimed wood!
DIY Advent Calendar Garland
Tuck candy into this DIY garland for a tasty way to countdown the days until Santa comes.
Muffin Tin Advent Calendar DIY
A muffin tin is just the thing to use for your own homemade advent calendar. You can customize the treats inside to meet your preferences.
DIY Nativity Advent Calendar for Kids
Give your advent adventures a lovely Nativity theme with this project that is destined to be a family treasure.
DIY Christmas Countdown Collection
Fun collection of super cool DIY advent calendars.
DIY Dog Treat Advent Calendar
Don't for get the pets! Place a small bone or treat for them to look forward to each day!
DIY Wooden Adult Advent Calendar
Use bottle caps to mark off each day with this cool wooden DIY!
Mini Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
Super easy mini tree calendar with painted ball ornaments.
Make This Charming Vintage Inspired Advent Calendar
Fun mini faux grain sack advent calendar.
Easy DIY Advent Calendar
Sweet DIY calendar made with adhesive stencils.
Make A Fun Magnetic Christmas Countdown Calendar
Farmhouse style galvanized Christmas countdown calendar with stencils.
ADVENT CALENDARS TO PURCHASE
Grab a cup of hot cocoa and start crossing off the days until Christmas!
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