Sweets aren’t the only thing that go in an advent calendar. Parents can also fill a string of bags with books, vouchers or arts and crafts materials. Photo: dpa
Advent calendars don’t have to be all about chocolate and plastic playthings. But what else can you put in your children’s advent calendar? Here are some handy tips for avoiding throwaway knick-knacks and sugar shocks in the 24 days leading up to Christmas.
Every day, your child receives a voucher for a treat that is usually not allowed – for instance staying up longer than usual, getting two portions of dessert, a special movie night with popcorn, choosing a comic magazine at the corner store, or even the parents cleaning up the kids’ room for once. This can be adapted for the child’s age. You could package the vouchers in small envelopes decorated with numbers.
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