Still playing catch up here, but here is how we are counting down the days until Christmas.
Ours is simple: ribbons, mini clothespins, mini stockings and fun Christmas socks with numbers. Each morning he gets to see what's in that day's stocking. Some are trinkets, candy and others are little notes about the fun things we'll do that day; like building a Gingerbread house or going to look at Christmas lights. He is loving it.
I also wanted him to understand that Christmas isn't just about getting things. I want him to see the joy he gets from giving and helping others, as well as the joy they receive from that giving. He already loves to be a helper, so hopefully this will just build on that.
Our Giving Box...
Our little box from Hobby Lobby, painted and decorated with scrap booking stickers. Every day I change the number and the giving tag inside.
Some of our giving tags...
Help set the table
Give the dog a treat
Give a toy to charity
Help empty the dishwasher
Tell someone why you love them
How are you counting down Advent this year?
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