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How to Make an Advent Calendar. Sure, you can buy one, but making an Advent calendar
is a nice family project—and you can use better treats! You will need A large piece
of cardboard or poster board 24 small containers such as cardboard boxes and envelopes Art
supplies (ex. markers, paints, stickers) to decorate your calendar A glue gun and 24 small
treats, like candy or toys. Step 1. Decorate a piece of cardboard or poster board large
enough to hold 24 small boxes, envelopes, or pouches. The containers should be large
enough to hold a little treat. Cut the cardboard into a holiday shape, such as a Christmas
tree, wreath, or snowman. Step 2. Decorate your containers. The possibilities are endless:
You could paint them, draw patterns, cover them with sequins--use your imagination. Step
3. Number the containers 1 to 24 by whatever means you like--construction paper cutouts,
magic marker, holiday stickers, and so on. Step 4. Glue the containers to the cardboard.
You can arrange them randomly or in a pattern. Make sure the containers are attached in a
way that allows them to be opened easily. Step 5. In each container, place a surprise--like
a piece of candy or small toy. Step 6. On December 1st, begin opening a container a
day, starting with the one labeled "1." Step 7. Continue this fun daily ritual until the
final box is opened on Christmas Eve! Did you know The Advent calendar originated in
19th-century Germany.