Advent Calendars are a fun way to help kids count down the days until Christmas. You can fill them with small toys, ornaments, or candy.

Some of our favorite ideas is to fill them with service ideas, acts of kindness, or family activities you can do together during the Holiday Season.

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DIY Muffin Pan Advent Calendar Instructions

Our kids and I had fun making this Muffin Pan Advent Calendar.

• Start with 24-cup Muffin Pan and fill each cup with something special. This can include a sweet note of something you can do together as a family, an act of kindness, a little toy, or a sweet treat. Cover each muffin cup with construction paper, wrapping paper, or our free printable squares.
• Beginning on December 1st, the kids can take off one number each day until you get to Dec. 24th!

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My World Advent Calendar 2025

• HIS UNIQUE ADVENT CALENDAR takes your kids to “travel the world”. Each Day, for 24 days, your kid will open a “Country” envelope, stamp the passport, LEARN SOME COOL FACTS on each place, and create a unique and original arts & crafts creation from the visited country.

 

New 2025 Advent/Countdown Calendar Amazing Magic

 

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• Love this big Advent Calendar, perfect for little hands!

 

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• Have a LEGO fan in your house? These sets are fun to build together!

 

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