25 Easy Ideas for the Best Days Leading Up to Christmas
25 ideas to have the best 25 days leading up to Christmas (activity ideas for the northern and southern hemispheres).
Dear Spirited Earthling,
Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year for many people, as it is undoubtedly one of the most popular and celebrated holidays. Having an easy activity for each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas can make the season even more enjoyable.
Having grown up in the Southern Hemisphere, and now living in the Northern Hemisphere – there will be two advent ideas for each hemisphere. Of course, there will be overlap in ideas, but no one in the south is going to be making snowmen. The ideas are presented in a simple list in this post. For only €1 you can buy the list in a December Calendar layout as a digital download. Simply: purchase the calendar, print it out, put it on the fridge where everyone in the house can see it and get involved each day.
Advent is the season leading up to Christmas, the 4 Sundays and weeks ahead of Christmas Day. To celebrate this season, have an advent wreath with four candles (with a fifth being optional). Light the first candle on the fourth Sunday from Christmas day (representing hope), the first and second on the third Sunday from Christmas (representing faith), three candles on the second Sunday before Christmas (representing joy), and the last candle on the Sunday before Christmas (representing peace). The fifth candle can be lit on Christmas.
Northern Hemisphere: 25 Easy Ideas for the Best Days Leading Up to Christmas
On the first day, you can put up the Christmas tree if it hasn’t already been up since 1 November or the first advent. Organise a Secret Santa group, with a limit on the cost of the present to keep it affordable and playful.
Friday Day 1: DIY a Christmas Tree Decoration
Saturday Day 2: Bake Christmas Cookies
Sunday Day 3: Watch a Christmas Movie
Monday Day 4: Mail out Christmas Cards (physical or digital)
Tuesday Day 5: Enjoy Hot Chocolate and Listen to the Fire Crackle
Wednesday Day 6: Leave out a Shoe or Small Stocking to Fill with Chocolate and Sweets (St Nicklaus Day)
Thursday Day 7: Donate Toys and Gifts to Shelters and Charities
Friday Day 8: Exchange Secret Santa gifts
Saturday Day 9: Have a Christmas Sweater Party
Sunday Day 10: Read a Christmas Story
Monday Day 11: Random Act of Kindness (compliment stranger, do something for a neighbour, buy a coffee for the person behind you)
Tuesday Day 12: Visit a Christmas Market or Craft Fair
Wednesday Day 13: Dance to Christmas Music while Cooking
Thursday Day 14: Wear Matching Christmas Pajamas Night
Friday Day 15: Make a Christmas Themed Cocktail / Mocktail
Saturday Day 16: Plan a Cosy Get Together with Friends
Sunday Day 17: Go on a Winters Walk
Monday Day 18: Watch a Christmas Movie
Tuesday Day 19: Donate Money to a Project or Charity or Volunteer
Wednesday Day 20: Go out and look at the Christmas Lights in your Neighbourhood
Thursday Day 21: Enjoy a Board Game and Cards Evening
Friday Day 22: Have a Christmas Themed Photo Shoot
Saturday Day 23: Build a Snowman
Sunday Day 24: Watch a Christmas Movie and Track Santa (NORAD’s Santa Tracker)
Monday Day 25: Enjoy the Company of Loved Ones
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!” ~ Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Southern Hemisphere: 25 Easy Ideas for the Best Days Leading Up to Christmas
On the first day, you can put up the Christmas tree if it hasn’t already been up since 1 November or the first advent. Organise a Secret Santa group, with a limit on the cost of the present to keep it affordable and playful.
Friday Day 1: DIY a Christmas Tree Decoration
Saturday Day 2: Bake Christmas Cookies
Sunday Day 3: Watch a Christmas Movie
Monday Day 4: Mail out Christmas Cards (physical or digital)
Tuesday Day 5: Enjoy Hot Chocolate and Watch the Sunset
Wednesday Day 6: Leave out a Shoe or Small Stocking to Fill with Chocolate and Sweets (St Nicklaus Day)
Thursday Day 7: Donate Toys and Gifts to Shelters and Charities
Friday Day 8: Exchange Secret Santa gifts
Saturday Day 9: Have a Christmas Hat Party
Sunday Day 10: Read a Christmas Story
Monday Day 11: Random Act of Kindness (compliment stranger, do something for a neighbour, buy a coffee for the person behind you)
Tuesday Day 12: Visit a Christmas Market or Craft Fair
Wednesday Day 13: Dance to Christmas Music while Cooking
Thursday Day 14: Wear Matching Christmas Pajamas Night
Friday Day 15: Make a Christmas Themed Cocktail / Mocktail
Saturday Day 16: Plan a Beach Picnic with Friends
Sunday Day 17: Go on a Summers Walk
Monday Day 18: Watch a Christmas Movie
Tuesday Day 19: Donate Money to a Project or Charity or Volunteer
Wednesday Day 20: Go out and look at the Christmas Lights in your Neighbourhood
Thursday Day 21: Enjoy a Board Game and Cards Evening
Friday Day 22: Have a Christmas Themed Photo Shoot
Saturday Day 23: Build Sand Castles and Sand Snowman
Sunday Day 24: Watch a Christmas Movie (and Track Santa (NORAD’s Santa Tracker)
Monday Day 25: Enjoy the Company of Loved Ones
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
The holidays we celebrate bring life lessons beyond their day of importance. The Christmas season has magical life lessons that we should remember throughout the year. May these ideas bring you love and happiness throughout your Christmas season.
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Best wishes, warmest regards
Jordan
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