{"id":221917,"date":"2025-11-02T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/?p=221917"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:48:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:48:31","slug":"make-an-advent-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/kids-club\/cool-kids\/general-kids-club\/make-an-advent-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make an advent calendar!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The days are darker, the air is colder, guess what that means, gang? It&#8217;s time to start the countdown to <a href=\"http:\/\/christmas hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas<\/a>! So, let&#8217;s get ready for the festive season by learning how to make an advent calendar&#8230; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222102\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What you&#8217;ll need&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>One branch or stick, about 50-80cm long<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>24 envelopes and\/or small paper bags<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Treats to put in the bags<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Coloured scrap paper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stickers (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hole punch<\/strong>, <strong>glue stick, black pen, scissors, string<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>TOP TIP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to find a fallen branch or stick in your garden or a park. If it&#8217;s been raining, you might need to let it dry first. Ask an adult to use sandpaper on any rough edges.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-2.jpg\" alt=\"how to make an advent calendar | tie a piece of string to the branch\" class=\"wp-image-222106\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut a piece of string about one-and-a-half times the length of the branch, and ask an adult to help you tie it to each end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-3.jpg\" alt=\"how to make an advent calendar | decorate the bags\" class=\"wp-image-222109\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut out shapes from your scrap paper and glue them to the bags and envelopes to decorate them. Number the bags 1-24. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-4.jpg\" alt=\"how to make an advent calendar | fill the bags with goodies\" class=\"wp-image-222110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now fill the bags! You could put sweet treats (like chocolate coins) inside, or write some jokes! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/kids-club\/entertainment\/general-entertainment\/christmas-jokes-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here&#8217;s a list to get you started.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>TOP TIP! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could include some fun activities in the bags, by writing them on a scrap of paper and popping it in! Why not start with some other Nat Geo Kids activities, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/kids-club\/entertainment\/general-entertainment\/how-to-make-a-snow-globe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making a snow globe<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/kids-club\/entertainment\/general-entertainment\/make-christmas-tree-biscuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cooking Christmas tree biscuits<\/a>?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-5.jpg\" alt=\"how to make an advent calendar | punch holes in the bags and thread string through\" class=\"wp-image-222111\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hole-punch the tops of the envelopes and bags. For bigger (or heavier) bags, you might need to make two holes to make sure they hold shut. Thread a length of string through the hole you&#8217;ve just made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-6.jpg\" alt=\"how to make an advent calendar | tie the bags onto the branch\" class=\"wp-image-222112\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tie all the bags to the branch, trying to space them at different heights. Ask an adult to help you hang the calendar up on a hook or nail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>TOP TIP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have siblings, you could put surprises in each other&#8217;s bags, so you don&#8217;t know what you&#8217;re getting each day! <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 1 December, open your first bag and enjoy the treats inside! Repeat until Christmas Day, when hopefully you&#8217;ll have some other exciting gifts to open&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-make-an-advent-calendar-7.jpg\" alt=\"how to make an advent calendar | finished calendar\" class=\"wp-image-222113\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Did you enjoy learning how to make an advent calendar? Let us know if you&#8217;re going to have a go at this festive craft by leaving a comment, below!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The days are darker, the air is colder, guess what that means, gang? 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So, let&#8217;s get ready for the festive season by learning how to make an advent calendar&#8230; What you&#8217;ll need&#8230; One branch or stick, about 50-80cm long 24 envelopes and\/or small paper bags Treats to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/kids-club\/cool-kids\/general-kids-club\/make-an-advent-calendar\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to make an advent calendar!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":258443,"featured_media":222089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[3102,106,2922,843,3104,3103,1576,1211],"christmas-category":[2928],"class_list":["post-221917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-kids-club","tag-advent-calendar","tag-christmas","tag-christmas-craft","tag-craft","tag-how-to","tag-how-to-make-an-advent-calendar","tag-make-it","tag-paper-craft","christmas-category-christmas","countries-australia","countries-ireland","countries-new-zealand","countries-south-africa","countries-united-kingdom"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to make an advent calendar for kids! - National Geographic Kids<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get ready for the Christmas season by finding out how to make an advent calendar! 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