How to Make an Online Advent Calendar
Advent calendars are used, primarily by children, to count down the days until Christmas. The word “advent” means arrival, and is a constructive way for excited youngsters to anticipate the arrival of the holiday season. Advent calendars can be made online as virtual calendars, or printed from a website to be constructed. They can be either secular or religious. Help your children make an online Advent calendar this holiday season. Here are several ways to do it.
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Do an online search for "virtual advent calendar." Many online calendars are available, which allow you to click on the day of the month and you read fun information about Advent, including historical facts and details about how Christmas is celebrated around the world.
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Search craft websites and pick out an Advent calendar to make. These sites will include detailed instructions. You will need some craft supplies for these calendars, but the online pictures and directions will help guide you.
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Search Microsoft Office for a downloadable Advent Calendar template. Download, customize, print, and have fun decorating it.
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For younger, preschool-age children, visit preschool websites for printable children's Advent calendars. This is an easy and fun way to make an online Advent calendar for little ones.
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Tips & Warnings
For older children, researching the history of Advent online is a good educational activity.
Most online Advent calendars can be customized for your children/family.
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