I love the holidays and it’s double the fun around here because we celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah.
1. You can personalize this online Christmas Countdown Clock with your child’s name and time zone (or with yours).
2. Of course, when we get closer to the big day, it’s always fun to track Santa’s progress delivering presents using the NORAD Santa Tracker.
3. My favorite way to count down to Christmas is the Jacquie Lawson Advent calendar. A new interactive digital world comes out every year and it’s tons of fun for school-age kids through seniors, who are still children-at-heart.
4. Random acts of kindness don’t cost anything. Here is a list of ideas to get you started.
5. Giving a little money each day for 25 days is an approach I have tried. Keep coins or bills in your purse or wallet, so you will be ready.
This is a way to feel generous every day for 25 days. You can also use this as a way to thank online services you benefit from all year. A little giving really goes a long way.
- Wikipedia
- Pixabay (scroll down in the FAQ’s for ways to give)
- Contribute To Plugins You Use On Your Website (if they request donations)
- Buy books, toys or food items to donate locally
- Contribute to nonprofits you support
- Donate to political campaigns
- Hand five bucks to a homeless person or a bell ringer
6. Advent calendars with candies or other treats can be a fun way to count down. They come in just about every variety you can imagine these days.
- Tea advent calendars
- Chocolate advent calendars
- Fill your own advent calendar
- Handcrafted advent calendars from Etsy
7. An act of gratitude a day. A thank you note a day to someone who has made a difference in your year. Or write a positive book review for something you’ve read. Or leave a rave review for a local business or service on a site like Yelp! Reflecting on all you have to be grateful for will lift your spirits.
What do you do to count down to Christmas? Share your ideas in the comments!
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