News flash- advent calendars are not JUST for kids, okay!? They are 100% for us adults too and I will die on this hill. And if you’re not an advent calendar gal, I’m about to change your mind. Let’s talk about why you need to check out the best advent calendars to get in the spirit.
Okay, so firstly, I want to say the advent calendar can mean whatever you want it to. Of course, the build up is always leading to Jesus’ birthday, but why and how you do it is your choice and your choice alone. The tradition actually started in Germany a long, long time ago and the word advent in and of itself means “coming,” or “arrival” in latin- makes enough sense right? It likely didn’t start out like the beautiful, elegant advent calendar options we have today, but the idea was the same. I believe they used chalk to mark off days or hung new photos- don’t quote me, I’m not a historian, LOL. Point is, it’s a long-standing tradition and I get why- it’s FUN!
Anticipating Christmas is an exciting time and having little treats to open everyday, or even something small to look forward to at the end of the day (even if that’s simply seeing a new picture for the first time in your advent calendar) gives somewhere for the excitement to go. And it helps us prep for the joyous time ahead.
Advent calendars serve as beautiful decor too, so it’s a win-win in my book.
Here’s some of the BEST advent calendars to get in the spirit:
And not to worry, if you’re looking for a super budget-friendly, fun option you can grab and print right now, I’ve got one for you. I made the digital download myself and you can give it your own spin, get creative with it. Click HERE to buy and download!
I encourage you, whether it’s one of these stunning advent calendars I’ve linked or even a DIY of your own, give it a try this year. Even if you live alone and feel there’s no point- there is. Let yourself get excited for Christmas, let’s celebrate together the whole month of December!
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