The idea behind this calendar is to count down to Christmas-- but to fill it with activities or experiences instead of STUFF. Here is my plan for the countdown days and activities. When I finish the actual calendar, I'll post it! There are a few things that will be dependent on weather-- and there are also a couple things that didn't make the list that I hope to stick in there-- so may have to adjust some days, etc.... (One of the things that I don't know what day it happens-- a Live Nativity in town to see-- when I find out when it is, I'll adjust other things to make it work out! Also, we sometimes go Christmas Caroling with church, and I'm not sure which date it is (probably the 19th)-- so I will add it in if necessary, but we'll wait and see.) Hopefully we can do all the things I have written down & make it a memorable Christmas season!
Here's the Plan!
| Dec 1 Holidazzle 6:30 pm | |||||||||
| Dec 2 Holiday Stroll in town-- free hotdogs, pop, etc…. Wagon rides 12-4 | |||||||||
| Dec 3 Open new Christmas book | |||||||||
| Dec 4 Read favorite Christmas books w/ hot cocoa & music | |||||||||
| Dec 5 Make bird feeder ornament | |||||||||
| Dec 6 Learn about Christmas traditions around the world | |||||||||
| Dec 7 Make Christmas cookies | |||||||||
| Dec 8 Snowflake making party | |||||||||
| Dec 9 Go for a drive to see Christmas Lights -- stop for Hot cocoa or treat afterwards | |||||||||
| Dec 10 Dad brings kids to buy gift for Mom ($5 ea or $15 total) | |||||||||
| Dec 11 Decorate the tree | |||||||||
| Dec 12 Donate food to food pantry | |||||||||
| Dec 13 Christmas Party at School | |||||||||
| Dec 14 Craft- Decoration | |||||||||
| Dec 15 Salt-dough Ornaments | |||||||||
| Dec 16 Christmas movie @theater (1st time the kids have ever been to theater!) | |||||||||
| Dec 17 Make Christmas cards for teachers | |||||||||
| Dec 18 Christmas Game | |||||||||
| Dec 19 Mall Of America-- my niece plays in a handbell choir at 2 pm that day | |||||||||
| Dec 20 Mom brings kids to buy gift for Dad ($5 ea or $15 total) | |||||||||
| Dec 21 Sledding at Golf Course | |||||||||
| Dec 22 Watch some Christmas Movies | |||||||||
| Dec 23 Pick out present for baby cousin, Michael | |||||||||
| Dec 24 Make a snowman?? | |||||||||
| Dec 25 Read story about birth of Jesus |
2 comments:
I'm jealous of your creativity and motivation. I'm happy for you though, this sounds like a great plan! Maybe next year for me? I'll keep an eye on you!
This looks really fun! Hope you all enjoy!
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