Christmas Gift ideas for Advent Calendar for Kids and Adult

A Christmas Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count down the days until Christmas. It is typically designed with small compartments or pockets containing a small treat or activity for each day leading up to Christmas.
I recently decided to take the advent calendar up a notch this year as part of my Christmas traditions. The idea was to use this one (pictured below) from Temu this year as an alternative to the usual chocolates we put little nik-naks in each year.

Here are some ideas for what you can include in your Christmas Advent calendar:

Treats

1. Chocolates: A classic choice for any Advent calendar, chocolates can make a delightful surprise for kids of all ages.

2. Candies: Different flavors of candies can add variety and excitement to the daily treats.

3. Sweet snacks: Consider options like candy canes, gummy bears, or cookies to provide a sweet treat.

4. Non-edible treats: Include small toys, stickers, or mini ornaments to make a holiday-themed surprise.

Activities

1. Puzzles: Include holiday-themed puzzles that kids can solve each day.

2. Crafts: Provide materials to create a Christmas craft each day, such as felt ornaments, paper snowflakes, or homemade Christmas cards.

3. Board games: Include a small game or toy that encourages interactive play, such as a deck of cards or a small game set.

4. Reading materials: Include holiday-themed books, stories, or magazines to encourage literacy during the countdown.

Special Occasions

1. Ornaments: Include a small ornament for each day, allowing kids to collect their own Christmas tree decorations.

2. Christmas movies: Include a DVD or a movie streaming service code that can be redeemed each day to watch a Christmas-themed movie.

3. Music: Include a CD or playlist of holiday music to listen to together as a family.

4. Baking supplies: Provide a small bag of baking ingredients or a recipe for a special holiday treat, encouraging kids to get involved in holiday baking.

Personalized Touches

1. Handwritten notes: Write personalized notes or small messages to surprise your kids each day.

2. Photos: Include pictures of family members or memorable Christmas moments to add a personal touch.

3. Personalized gifts: Include a small personalized gift, such as a piece of jewelry or a stuffed animal, to make each surprise extra special.

4. Handmade gifts: Include a handmade gift, such as a Christmas ornament or a knitted hat, to add a unique touch.

Remember, the main purpose of a Christmas Advent calendar is to bring joy, excitement, and anticipation during the countdown to Christmas. Tailor the contents of your calendar to suit the interests of your family and add some of your own creative ideas to make it extra special. Happy counting down! 😊❄️🎁