It all started in 2009.
This year I printed a calendar to try to do the more time consuming things on the weekend + the easier things on the week days. Plus, we had to schedule around a few things ;)
This year I ordered a download from Draw Pilgrim! You're supposed to make them into match boxes, but I really just wanted to cut them + write the activity on the back + stick into the pockets of our advent calendar. I've been using the same advent calendar since I was little. My mom would always put hershey kisses in the pockets :)
Here is a list of some of the activities we are going to do:
- Get a tree + drink wassail
- Decorate the tree
- Address + mail Christmas cards
- Make homemade ornaments
- Make paper snowflakes
- Go to the Macy's Christmas Department + look at all their trees + pick out a new North Pole Series house + Jim Shore ornament
- Get peppermint ice cream
- Play a game of chess
- Walk Starry Nights + take Vera
- See New Year's Eve movie
- Fancy dress up diner with family
- Donate
- Make Christmas cookies
- University of Memphis game + wear santa hat
- Get fancy hot chocolate
- Watch a holiday movie + make popcorn
- Drive around looking at Christmas lights
- Play a game
- Cuddle + read The Night Before Christmas
- Dress up + take pictures with old fashioned Christmas lights
What are your holiday traditions? Do you have a special advent calendar or activity?
