2 Ways We are Celebrating Advent

Our "Stocking" Advent Calendar
Our "Stocking" Advent Calendar

I have been looking around the web for ideas to celebrate Advent.  In addition to a cute book we purchased a couple of years ago, I wanted another way to add some more fun.

Usbourne Advent Nativity Book

The book is the Usbourne Advent Nativity Book.  It features 24 really detailed cardboard cutouts and a story.  You read a page a day and take out the corresponding days cutout and add it to the 3-D.

Usbourne Advent Nativity Book
Days 1-4
Usbourne Advent Nativity Book
Our 3-D Display

Christmas Advent Calendar idea from The Rusted Chain blog, she got it from this adorable blog, that has many more ideas from other sites that are way too cute.  All the ideas are fantastic and a great way to count down to Christmas.   Each day, remembering and focusing on the true reason for the season.  The birth of our Savior!

I loved this the moment I saw it!  Since we do not have a mantel or bureau I decided to use our white board.  I picked up 8 pairs of socks and a pack of 9 suction hooks from the Dollar Tree.  I had an extra hook so I added a Paper Treat Cone to the first day we will start counting down with the socks.  I think I will add some chocolates, some gold dollars, and some other little items from Target Dollar Spot.

Our "Stocking" Advent Calendar
Our "Stocking" Advent Calendar

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2 responses to “2 Ways We are Celebrating Advent”

  1. Theresa Avatar

    I love the sock advent countdown calendar! Cute idea!

  2. Craig Avatar

    I thought it looked great! Good use for the white board for now. And I LOVED Oliver’s nativity!

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