The Christmas Advent Basket is a tradition that started 6 years ago in our family. It was born from the idea that it would be fun to unwrap a numbered item everyday until Christmas. Of course, the items I used were not brand new, but Christmas movies and stories that we had on hand. I even wrapped library books, taking into account return dates, when it first started because I didn't have 24 Christmas items to make it till Christmas.
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Late November I gather up all our Christmas storybooks and movies, treats and a few new surprises. I wrap them all up and give them each a number for the countdown to Christmas in December. It is one of our favourite Christmas traditions. 2005.
Over the years the ideas have evolved as my daughter as grown up and now instead of a an advent basket of favorite Christmas books and movies, we have daily advent deliveries into a little mailbox we set up outside her bedroom door. Each day of the week has it's own theme and we try to utilize the advent mail system as a tool to keep us active and engaged in Christmas activities that have meaning. I hope by sharing some of our ideas on this little blog, maybe an idea or two will be usable in your own life with those you love.
Cheers!
Nikki
Cheers!
Nikki
The adventing ideas is so cool, yet I think my kids are at the storybook stage and I love this ideas so much.
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