We are counting down until Christmas! Featuring 25 days packed with Christmas books, crafts, activities, and recipes; you are sure to get into the Christmas spirit with this family friendly Christmas countdown.

Christmas season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I am one of those people that likes to listen to Christmas music all year. But I try to be reasonable when it comes to decorating. This year, I really want to get Squeaker involved and I also want to teach her about the history of Christmas. Yes, we are a Christian family but that also means balancing out legends and myths with Biblical origins.

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We’ll base the majority of our Christmas countdown using the Toddler Christmas book and each day, we’ll add a new paper link to our Nativity chain. We’ll also create a new ornament for our Jesse Tree.

Each day, we’ll also read a book. Some are more focused on the Biblical side of Christmas. Others are legend based. And others are more for fun. I want to make sure that I have a mixture of books.

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Once we have completed the daily book (and craft, activity, or recipe) I will add it to this page. You are free to substitute a book if you’d like.

I am hesitant to call this an Advent countdown because it incorporates more. But you can definitely work Advent into this as well. Honestly, I think having an Advent calendar will help with keeping track. Though you’ll end up with one more book if you follow a calendar. Do what works for you and your family! Or do this in preparation of Advent.