Stockings on the Mantel – An Advent Calendar

Holidays & Special Occasions Christmas-Yule-hanukkah-Kwanzaa-Winter Solstice Stockings on the Mantel – An Advent Calendar

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      rtebalt

      Give the traditional Advent calendar a creative kick, turning it into a festive garland that reuses your kids’ colorful socks. Tucked inside are notes, games, and goodies for kids to receive — one sock for each day leading up to the Jolly Old Elf’s visit.

      25 socks
      Marker
      25 mini clothespins (available at craft supply stores)
      Stocking hangers, painter’s tape, or pushpins
      6-foot length of cord, string, or ribbon
      SUGGESTIONS FOR SPECIAL SOCK STUFFERS:
      “Get Out of Chores Free” or “Pick a Movie Rental” cards — each good for one use!
      A puzzle distributed in pieces among the socks; kids can put it together over the course of the month
      Trading or sports cards
      Special coins such as foreign currency or a silver dollar — chocolate coins are always a hit too!
      Music or other gift cards
      Jokes or riddles (stick the punch line in the next day’s sock; see azkidsnet.com for ideas)
      A game (a Mad Libs or Sudoku a day)
      Art supplies, such as a mini paint kit and pad
      A special ornament to add to the tree
      A new pair of socks!

      Time needed: About 2 to 3 Hours

      1. To make your “calendar,” fill the 25 socks with small treats, using the list of suggestions or your own ideas.

      2. Use a marker to number the mini clothespins with 1 through 25.

      3. To assemble the calendar, use stocking hangers, painter’s tape, or pushpins to temporarily hang a 6-foot length of cord, string, or ribbon within easy reach of a child. Clip the treat-filled socks to the cord in numerical order, then each day have kids remove one to discover their surprises

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