Every year, without fail, a dear friend sends Christmas goodies for my kids. The large envelopes, one for each of them, arrive in late November. Attached are strick instructions: DO NOT OPEN UNTIL DEC 1. Thus begins the countdown to the countdown, if you will.
Once opened, their excitement is confirmed.
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Chocolate filled Advent Calendars!
Each day a treat, today is Dec 1. Which means, once you find it, you get to open door #1.
A little help never hurts.
Then, the delectable job of consumption:
and the ever anticipation of the rest of the days to come:
What a nice treat and special tradition.
Where is the newest member you ask? Well, she isn’t as familiar with this Dec 1 tradition yet.
After dinner, when it was time to open… this is how we found her:
But I’m sure tomorrow, she will be briefed on this tradition and catch on quick as a wink!
Patti L said
OMG! How cute! I bet, I know who wants her candy!
Melissa said
what a great tradition. Being Jewish, I know nothing about Advent calendars. Cute idea though
Erin O' said
Our guys love their advent calendars, though no chocolate, alas.