By: Kaylee Terwilliger
One of my favorite holiday traditions is making your own Christmas countdown. This is not only a fun and easy way to count down the days until your favorite holiday, but it also allows for you to get together and bond with your friends and family. During the holiday season, sometimes we let the stress and agitation consume our minds and we forget the true meaning behind what we are celebrating. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc, it is important to come together with the ones you love, share your appreciation for one another, and show how grateful you are to have them.
Whether you create one yourself or find a printable one on Pinterest, this is a nice and affordable way to include your young children or siblings in the fun of counting down the days ’till Christmas!
Even if it is as simple as putting a few dollars in an envelope, giving out little gift baggies every day before Christmas will ensure that your kids are entertained and involved in the days leading to Saint Nick's arrival.
If you're not really crafty but still want to do a countdown, a good alternative is an advent calendar. They're not only cheap, but they come with so many different themes and designs. These were always my favorite!