Advent Calendar!
Many thanks to my German friend for introducing my family to the advent calendar even before we fully embraced the tradition. This year, however, I came up with something each day for the children to do before they get their daily treat. Sundays are busy for us, so I decided to make use of the Christmas cookie sheet molds I received as a gift and make tasty sugar cookies as a treat for all.
Advent is a season of waiting, of preparation. I also think it’s a time of excitement, merriment to be spent with family and friends, not without consideration of those in need. Of course, I encourage you to make your own list, but to jump-start your brainstorm, here’s our list, some names removed.
May your December start with a heaping of kindness.
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Do a kindness for a sibling.
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Donate clothes to shelter.
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Send a letter to a friend.
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Make sure the house is especially clean.
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Be kind to your Dad.
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Happy St. Nicholas Day!!!
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Make cards for teachers.
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Do a chore not on your list.
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Help Mom prepare Christmas cards.
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Draw a picture for a grandparent.
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Spend 5 minutes in prayer before school.
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Give thanks outdoors! Play outside if you can.
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Enjoy your cookie!
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Call Grandma and Uncle.
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Mark cards for a nursing home.
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Call Grandma and Uncle.
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Call Grandpa and Papa.
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Call Nana&Papa and Cousin.
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Call Godparents.
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Enjoy your cookie!
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Get thank-you notes ready.
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Spend 30 minutes in prayer.
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Do something kind for Alexander; it is his birthday.
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Help Mom in the kitchen.
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Merry Christmas! Rejoice!
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Do a kindness for a sibling.
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Donate clothes to shelter.
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Send a letter to a friend.
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Make sure the house is especially clean.
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Be kind to your Dad.
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Happy St. Nicholas Day!!!
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Make cards for teachers.
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Do a chore not on your list.
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Help Mom prepare Christmas cards.
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Draw a picture for a grandparent.
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Spend 5 minutes in prayer before school.
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Give thanks outdoors! Play outside if you can.
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Enjoy your cookie!
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Call Grandma Arnold and Uncle Alan.
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Mark cards for a nursing home.
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Call Grandma Donna and Uncle Wayne.
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Call Grandpa Bill and Papa Stan.
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Call Nana&Papa and Cousin Angye.
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Call Godparents – Bill & Pam and Christine.
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Enjoy your cookie!
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Get thank-you notes ready.
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Spend 30 minutes in prayer.
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Do something kind for Alexander.
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Help Mom in the kitchen.
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Merry Christmas! Rejoice!

For this project, though, I give thanks for 