The Christmas Advent Calendar that I made for my grandchildren is one best gifts I’ve made. I enjoy seeing how excited they are to open a new door each day of Advent. I’ve created gifts for many years but this is one gift that I never plan to sell. About four years ago I had the idea of using some of the Classic Legacy charms and jewelry findings to create an Advent Calendar. I grew up opening the little paper windows of the wonderful German advent calendars that my aunt gave to our family. Each day beginning on December 1 a special door or window is opened to reveal a special surprise to prepare for the greatest gift that is revealed on the December 25th door…..the Christ Child in the manager scene. This year Matthew is six and can read the Scripture that I put on the back of each piece. I found the wooden House at Target and then used the Classic Legacy findings to create the Advent surprises for each day.
Sometimes it is the simple gifts that are the best! I’m glad I made this one. Merry Christmas to you!
What a wonderful gift for your grandchildren. My mother made felt advent calendars with pockets that contained figures and ornaments from the Christmas Story to pin on the advent tree each day. My children and grandchildren enjoyed taking turns as well. Have a wonderful holiday and thank you for sharing this beautiful tradition.
Thanks Kathy for your comment. I also made one similar to that for my own children….as Ann mentions…..and my other daughter Leigh has that advent calendar!