Christmas
Countdown Chalkboard Ornament by the Idea Room
Christmas
Countdown Chain with Candy by Landeelu
Christmas Countdown Cards
by Lil’ Luna
Smarties
Surprise Christmas Countdown by the Gunny Sack
Christmas
Tree Countdown by My Sister’s Suitcase
Christmas
Countdown Garland by the Crafting Chicks
Modge
Podge Photo Transfer Christmas Countdown by Mod Podge Rocks
Christmas
Book Countdown by Positively Splendid
Christmas
Countdown Magnet Calendar by Lolly Jane
Advent
Countdown Calendar by Design Dazzle
DIY
Advent Jar by Mess for Less
Advent Calendar Printables
by Picklebums
TP
Roll Christmas Countdown Calendar by Doodle Craft
DIY
Boxes Advent Calendar by Powerful Mothering
25 Days of Service
by I Heart Naptime
So who started all this counting down to Christmas? Back in the day, the celebrants of Christ's birthday used Advent to lead up to the event. Each Sunday was a set of prayers and scriptures that were said and candles were lit. Some attribute the countdown fad to German carpenters in the 19th century who made wooden calendars of tiny drawers in which a treat was held. This led the way to the current explosion of ways to countdown to Christmas. Whomever you give credit, it is a wonderful way to build the excitement for one of my favorite holidays.
So who started all this counting down to Christmas? Back in the day, the celebrants of Christ's birthday used Advent to lead up to the event. Each Sunday was a set of prayers and scriptures that were said and candles were lit. Some attribute the countdown fad to German carpenters in the 19th century who made wooden calendars of tiny drawers in which a treat was held. This led the way to the current explosion of ways to countdown to Christmas. Whomever you give credit, it is a wonderful way to build the excitement for one of my favorite holidays.
There are so many unique, creative ideas for Christmas countdowns, thanks for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteChristmas countdowns is one of our favorite ways to enjoy the holidays. It's part of our family traditions!
ReplyDeleteThese are all such fun and festive ideas! My kids would absolutely love making these!
ReplyDeleteSuch great ideas. I am really excited to countdown to Christmas. We are in our new house, and can't wait to decorate and get all ready! we'll be doing one of these! - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteI've never done any sort of christmas countdown - we never even had advent calendars as kids so I love some of these ideas! Something to try this year
ReplyDeleteI've never done a christmas countdown - we didnt even have advent calendars as kids so I'd be interested in using one of these ideas this year so something fun
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Christmas is just around the corner. Crazy! I love all of these ideas, though :)
ReplyDeleteI have already been thinking about Christmas and what we'll do this year! Christmas is one of my favorite times of year. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great roundup of Christmas countdown ideas! We LOVE Christmas in my house and will definitely take a look at doing one of these! Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute blog name! I love the Christmas season and decorate the 2nd week of November.
ReplyDeleteI'm such a Christmas nerd! I love all things Christmas and I'm already getting excited for the holidays to hit this year. Cute ideas
ReplyDeleteThese are all so creative and cute ideas!! Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday and I cannot wait to celebrate it this year!
ReplyDeleteI really never do countdowns on Christmas, but with these new and great ideas, I cannot wait to start my own. My fave is the Smarties Surprise Christmas Countdown .
ReplyDeleteChristmas is one of my favorite holidays. These are such cute ways to be able to countdown to it.
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