20 Advent Calendar Ideas to Make!

20 Advent Calendar Ideas to make counting down to Christmas even more exciting!

They don’t call Christmas “the most wonderful time of the year” for nothing. Everything about Christmas is so exciting! The lights, the decor, the music, the food (especially the food!)… it’s all truly magical. But I will submit that what makes Christmas the most anticipated holiday of the year is just that…. THE ANTICIPATION!

Counting down the days until Christmas is one of the most fun ways to push that anticipation to new heights! Thus the advent calendar was invented. There are literally thousands of ways to countdown to Christmas but today I’ve gathered up 20 advent calendar ideas for you to create yourself! Some are simple, some are a little more involved but they are all perfect for making the Christmas season even more exciting!

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Easy and fun! Come grab your free printable and use the leftover Halloween candy. Christmas Countdown Candy Chain with Printable! | Landee

DIY Modern Diamond Pockets Advent Calendar | The Sweet Escape

DIY Wooden Christmas Advent Countdown | My Sister’s Suitcase

Darling DIY Flair Advent Calendar | Studio DIY!

Magnetic Holiday Advent Calendar DIY with Printables! | Twig & Thistle

“Download this free Random Acts of Christmas Kindness advent calendar and get ready to make memories with your kids this holiday season!” Random Acts of Christmas Kindness printable printable advent calendar | Coffee Cups and Crayons

DIY Golden Box Tree Advent Calendar (with printables) | The Paper Mama

Wooden Clothespin Advent Calendar Tree Tutorial with FREE Printables! | Shanty2Chic

Bible Verse Advent Countdown for Kids – FREE Printable! | happy home fairy

Christmas Advent Paper Houses – free tutorial and cutting files | Delia Creates

Such a fun way to countdown Christmas!! Printable Advent Calendar Activity Cards | Mama Papa Bubba

So many cute ideas for items to put in the little boxes! DIY Christmas Gifts Advent Calendar | Kate’s Creative Space

“Help your family focus on the joy of Christmas with a Christ-centered advent calendar that provides a daily reminder of love.” Christ-Centered Christmas Craft Advent Activity for Children | housewife eclectic

“Love that the kids could help decorate the Christmas trees that make up the forest in this free printable advent calendar. And on the 24th, you-know-who shows up to add to the excitement of the season. (free printable)” Christmas Forest Free Printable Advent Calendar | A Lovely Lark

Pillow Box Christmas Countdown Video Tutorial | Tastemade

20 Advent Calendar Ideas to DIY

“Create your own colorful reindeer advent calendar with Sugar House Shop’s downloadable instructions. I love how Rudolph’s antlers get fancier every day and know my kids would adore helping to decorate Santa’s helper. ” DIY Reindeer Felt Pattern Advent Calendar | Sugar House Shop