A reusable advent calendar gives you the freedom to choose every surprise. You just need 24 ideas! Here are some for all ages, in three groups: treats, small items and moments to share.
Which calendar to choose?
The wooden light-up advent calendar has 24 little drawers and glows with its LEDs: it decorates the room while you count down. The fabric wall calendar with 24 pockets holds slightly bigger surprises and stores flat.
8 little treats
- A Christmas chocolate
- A lollipop or candy cane
- Marshmallows for hot chocolate
- A Christmas tea bag
- A small homemade orange or cinnamon cookie
- A decorated clementine
- Candy to share
- A mini jar of chocolate spread
8 small items
- Stickers or a temporary tattoo
- A Christmas pencil or eraser
- An ornament to hang on the tree yourself
- One puzzle piece, to assemble on the 24th
- A hair clip or hair tie
- A small figurine
- A lip balm for grown-ups
- A pair of colorful shoelaces
8 moments to share
- "Tonight we watch a Christmas movie in our pajamas"
- "We bake cookies together"
- "We decorate the tree with music"
- "We write the letter to Santa"
- "A walk to admire the Christmas lights"
- "Hot chocolate and a bedtime story"
- "Craft time: make a holiday card"
- "You get to choose dinner"
Our tips
Alternate the types of surprises to keep the excitement going until the 24th. Save the shared moments for weekends, when everyone is around. And fill the whole calendar in advance, at the end of November, so nothing gets forgotten.
Want to set the mood? Discover our indoor Christmas decorations, and for movie night, our matching Christmas pajamas.