Countdown to Christmas: A Collection of Advent Calendar Designs to Make Every Day Happier! ❤️
2016.11.23 published
Do You Know About "Advent Calendar"?
"Advent" refers to the four weeks leading up to Christmas in German, and in Christianity, this Advent season is also an important event for celebrating Christmas, not just the 24th and 25th♩
The "Advent Calendar" appears during this Advent period! The Advent Calendar is a calendar used to count down the days until Christmas♩
A Romantic Calendar Where You Meet Little Joys Every Day♡
The Advent Calendar features small windows or drawers numbered from 1 to 24 or 25, and starting from December, you open one each day. Inside the windows or drawers are messages or treats like chocolates and candies♡
It's so lovely to spend each day leading up to Christmas filled with excitement♩ In many countries, December becomes a time of counting down with this special Advent Calendar while enhancing the festive Christmas spirit♡
Slowly Gaining Popularity in Japan♩
The Advent Calendar is becoming a staple in Japan as well, with various stores releasing them starting in November* Stores like Muji, Starbucks, and Royce have established a fan base, and many people look forward to their annual releases♡
Perfect for Counting Down to a Christmas Wedding!
The Advent Calendar, which allows you to count down to Christmas, is also ideal for brides and grooms eagerly anticipating their Christmas wedding♡ There is a growing trend of brides using Advent Calendars as countdown calendars to their wedding* Let's boost the wedding mood using an Advent Calendar that allows you to encounter happiness every day♩
Let's DIY an "Advent Calendar"*
While finding a store-bought Advent Calendar you like is fun, it's also popular in Western countries to make them at home with creative twists♩ If possible, you might want to try making your own original design Advent Calendar*
Here’s how to create an Advent Calendar that will make you look forward to Christmas*
Advent Calendar DIY / What Materials Do You Need?
The first necessary item is the "little gifts" to put inside the Advent Calendar♩ Light and small treats, stationery, and such are recommended! Instead of preparing expensive items, focus on inexpensive ones to create small moments of happiness* It’s also lovely to include love messages aimed at your partner♡
The second necessary item is “wrapping supplies”* Prepare cute wrapping paper or washi tape, which you can find at 100-yen shops♩ Since you’re making it yourself, you can choose your favorite colors and shapes, which is delightful*
Lastly, you’ll need "numbering"♩ Numbers from 1 to 24 for the countdown* You can either print them out to match the sizes or handwrite them, or use stamps, getting creative with numbering ideas♡
Advent Calendar DIY / How to Make It
There are no complicated rules for making an Advent Calendar♩ Simply prepare 24 little gifts, wrap them so the contents aren’t visible, and number them, and you’re done*
Once completed, you can decorate the Advent Calendar by sticking it to a wall, hanging it up, or however you like♩ This way, you can wait in excitement for Christmas or your wedding day♡
Here are some adorable ideas for your handmade "Advent Calendar"♩
*Advent Calendar Design 1*
DIY a cute Advent Calendar using paper cups from home♩ Rather than wrapping them completely, revealing a bit of the little gifts is cute, right? With the calendar shaped like a tree, the excitement until Christmas Day is endless*
An Advent Calendar made of felt is full of warmth♡ Just looking at it during the cold winter months brings a cozy feeling, right? Hanging it on a wall means it doesn’t take up space, making it a wonderful interior decoration too*
*Advent Calendar Design 3*
An Advent Calendar in the shape of a timber star is stylish♩ How romantic and enchanting it is to find presents inside when you open the stars♡ Let's open them together with your partner until the wedding day*
*Advent Calendar Design 4*
Here’s a design idea in the style of a tapestry* A calendar made of colorful patterns is bound to make you feel happy just looking at it♩ If you include love messages for your partner, it should heighten their feelings towards the wedding♡
*Advent Calendar Design 5*
An Advent Calendar hung like a garland has a chic color scheme that showcases great taste! It’s amazing to think that you can create such a fun item using materials from 100-yen shops♩ Stick Christmas-themed wall stickers around it to make it even cuter♡
Count Down to Your Wedding with an "Advent Calendar"♡
"How many days until Christmas..."* An Advent Calendar that allows you to enjoy each day is the perfect item for couples hosting a Christmas wedding♡ Let’s enjoy each day leading up to the wedding filled with excitement using the Advent Calendar♩
Did you find a design you love? Please try your hand at DIYing your own Advent Calendar♩