When we first began the Tradition my husband was out of work and the idea was to enrich the season without spending money. It worked! Seventeen years later the Tradition is still the core of our Christmas Season.

In this first installment, I’m going to share a list of 25 + activities you can choose from so your Advent Bag & Box Tradition won’t cost a penny. This will allow those of you making your own cards to get started. If you have a set of Advent Bag & Box Activity Cards use the blank cards for activities listed below that aren’t already in the set.

  • Use Saturdays to hide the candle for the next day and play a game like hot /cold to find it. That’s three fun activities right there!
    • December 4 ~ Find the candle for Peace
    • December 11 ~ Find the the candle for Love
    • December 18 ~ Find the the candle for Joy
  • A story to share
    • Use Stories!! Whether you are young or old – everyone loves being read to. Use your local library to find children’s books, or adult books of short stories, to read to each other.
  • Let’s Make Our Advent Wreath
    • Use only items you already have in the house. Be creative and open to the possibilities. The more out of the norm your wreath, the more you will treasure the memory!
  • My Wish for You
  • Good Deed Day
  • Family Game Time
  • I Appreciate You
  • It’s _____ ‘s Special Day
  • Be Christmas Angels
  • Add Some Sparkle to Someone’s Day – Give a compliment or two to brighten their day
  • Let’s do something nice for our neighbors
    • Do something in secret like bringing in their trash cans, raking their leaves, or just leave a sweet note of appreciation anonymously on their door.
  • Go see the lights
  • We Gather in Prayer
  • It’s Time to Decorate the Tree (or the House) with whatever you decorations you have available.
  • Surprise!
    • Sleep together under the tree or do something together you wouldn’t ordinarily do!
  • Make your Christmas Gift List and give it to an organization willing to help you this season.
  • Bubble Bath Day
  • Give the Gift of Listening
  • A Family Treat
    • Take a 20 minute walk together around the neighborhood or borrow a favorite movie from the library to watch together or…
  • Make a Gingerbread House – if you don’t have the supplies then draw one!
  • Go to a community sing-a-long or tree lighting or …
  • Have a tea party
  • Play Day all Day
  • Invite a friend to play
  • A Story to Share – Twas the Night Before Christmas
  • Gratitude Journal
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