Danish Advent Candle
Using a single candle with a mark to burn a portion for each day of Advent.
My Christmas and Winter Lensography now lists:
- Advent: Looking Forward to a Christian Christmas
- Christmas Dinner Menus and Recipes
- The Best Christmas Cookies
- Gingerbread Theme
- Spice Cookies
- A Joyful Cup of Tea
- Cutest Teddy Bears
These pages are always updating and improving throughout the year.
Surprise Calendars
In 2009 I noticed (and bought) a set of three Christmas houses with little doors for hiding a note, pieces of candy, or a small prize, one for each day before Christmas. They were available at Costco.
Attractive wooden calendars have been available at Target also. I think these would be ideal to tuck in the Jesse ornaments for a miniature tree.
The Hachez Haus Advent Calendar is one that holds a gourmet chocolate candy for each day. Maybe this should be an Advent calender for Mommy 😉
Here is another calender idea:
Candles
Books
The Big Book Of Christmas Carols would be a help if your family wants to sing the carols with all the words.
The Jesse Tree: Stories and Symbols of Advent
The Uncluttered Heart: Making Room for God During Advent and Christmas
Advent and Christmas Wisdom From G. K. Chesterton
Movies and Music
Toys
LEGO City Advent Calendar 2008
Little People Christmas Story Nativity Scene Playset
Little People The Three Wise Men 2008 Nativity Playset
Supplies
Schleich The Nativity 8-pc. Set
Devotion Links
Audrey’s Christmas, links to devotional and activity sites.
Amanda’s Roundup of “Best Advent Calenders EVER!”