Isn’t it such a fun tradition to countdown to Christmas with an Advent Calendar for kids?
Advent calendars for kids build their excitement for the BIG DAY when they open a small treat, or scripture, or gift every day of December.
There are so many different kids advent calendars out there. While you can just pick up a cheap chocolate or candy one, there are a wide variety of other types of advent calendars, many which I have written about over the years.

If you want toy, books, crafts, or other item advent calendars for kids, check out the following collections of advent calendars:
Some people prefer making their own advent calendars where they put their own daily advent calendar ideas in them, whether it is a toy, or a scripture, or an activity for that day! We've done similar and it's very fun to plan out the holiday fun with a daily activity, along with a scripture.
If you like doing an advent calendar for kids that is far more interactive, and doesn't even really include a calendar, you'll likely love something like Elf on the Shelf. You daily move an object around your home, tell stories about it, and so on. Kids get super excited about these types of hands-on Christmas countdowns.
- Elf on the Shelf
- Elf on the Shelf Alternatives
- Christian Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf
- Other Family Countdown to Christmas Ideas
If you want advent calendars that will help you focus on the true meaning of Christmas and service, check out these more religious advent calendar for kids ideas:
- Random Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar
- Scripture Advent Calendars
- Nativity Advent Calendars
- Christian Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf
- 25 Days of Christian Christmas Movies
- 40+ Children's Christmas Books Focused on Jesus
Happy advent!!


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