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Discover the Joy: Advent Traditions + 24 Creative Calendars To Count it All Down
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Uncover the Magic of Holiday Countdowns: Explore Unique Advent Ideas and Calendars for Every Age and Interest!  From Beauty to Crafts, Food to Fun, and Even a Dash of History, let the Festive Countdown Begin! 🎄✨ #HolidayMagic #AdventCalendar #beauty #crafty #food #fun #science  (Disclosure:  #ad At no cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you click on one of these affiliate links and take action.  Thank you for today's cup of coffee.  It's appreciated!)
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Advent History and Traditions
 
Enchanting Events to Celebrate the Season in the Southeast
 
24 Advent Calendar Ideas
 
Deck the Halls - Decor Insp

Advent History and Traditions

Dive into the Magic: Unlock the Wonders of This Enchanting Holiday Tradition!

 
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Love this low cost creativity - Kindness Calendar + Treasure Hunt Ideas
Five ideas for alternative advent calendars
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Inspo galore with 110 ideas to connect together this holiday
110 Fun Advent Calendar Activities For Families + Printable
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FANTASTIC short history video <3min
I DON'T GET IT: Where did advent calendars come from?
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basics just for fun
What is an advent calendar? Merry Christmas from BBC Learning English!
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Tons of great filler ideas for refillable advent calendars
50+ Advent Calendar Ideas, Fillers and Activities for the Whole Family
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Fun ideas to try
10 Meaningful Advent Traditions to Try This Year - Busted Halo
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Fun holiday seasonal ideas to do during advent
80+ Activity Ideas for Your Advent Calendar - Meet Penny
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Enchanting Events to Celebrate the Season in the Southeast

Tried and True favorites I'd recommend are worth the time and money.

 
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These light son the jside of tje mountain are very impressive!
Stone Mountain Christmas- Christmas Light Drone Show & Snow Mountain
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visit with Santa, drive pedal karts, go on a hayride or train ride, play games, see barnyard animals, and more
Christmas on the Farm
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Off the beaten path - tiny & cozy
The 20 Best North Georgia Christmas Events for 2022
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One year, we had the BEST Christmas weekend here - such an underrated park!
Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas
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If you haven;t been here, you 're missing out!  Stunning and educational - great weekend away!
Christmas at Biltmore
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Ride into the magic of the season
The Great Polar Express Train Ride is Leaving Soon to Meet Santa!
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Calling all history buffs - fascinating look at our country's past
Christmas at Mount Vernon
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We learn SO much every time we go here
Celebrate Christmas This Year in Colonial Williamsburg
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Fun list by state - if you're traveling, you should check out these gems!
The Best Christmas and Holiday Events in the Southeast U.S.
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We've done so many of these and are readu to tackle new ones this winter - Great list!
200+ Best Atlanta Holiday Christmas Events & Things to Do (2023)
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Sometimes it worth the road trip - get away and unwind!
Georgia's Magical Holiday Events
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Such a fun family evening!
IllumiNights at the Zoo - Atlanta Holiday Lights - Lanterns
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24 Advent Calendar Ideas

Unwrap the Joy: From Beauty to Cookies, Crafting to Fidgets! LEGO to Marvel, Play-Doh to Science, Teas to Please! Dive into the Ultimate Gift Guide for a Festive Holiday 2023 Tradition!

 
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Daily luxury - 24 Seasonally Scented Shower Steamers
Advent Shower Steamer Set | Home Spa
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Why not?  For the Marvel lover in your life
12 Days of Mens Marvel Socks
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This is so fun for creatives & science kiddos!  - 24 Gemstones to Open Each Day, a Complete Rock Collection Christmas Countdown Calendar with Mini Gemstone Dig Kit
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Gemstone Advent Calendar
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Greaty for the Crafting Kiddo (and adults!)
Stitch a Day Advent Embroidery Calendar
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24 days of mini puzzles that add up to create one big scene
Through the Window Puzzle Advent Calendar
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love the creative holiday flavors
ChapStick Holiday 12 Day Advent Calendar Lip Balm Gift Set
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Great for Guys or Gals - Super unique
12 Days of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar
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Super fun for the makeup lover
12 Days of Joy Holiday Advent Calendar - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
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Metal Wire Puzzle Plastic Puzzle Advent Calendar Challenges - Great for Guys and Intellectuals
24 Brain Teaser Puzzles Toys Advent Calendar
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Love OPI polish!  So fun!
OPI Nail Polish Minis 25 Piece Advent Calendar
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For the foodie or one who has everything
12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar | Williams Sonoma
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This would be such a fun way to begin each day!
The Body Shop Advent
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Amazing Brands - Often of Major Sale
Macy's 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar ...
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Great mom and grandmom gift idea
Organic Herbal Tea Advent Calendar
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For for younger kiddos - Pop Bubbles, Mochi Squishy, Slime and Pressure-Relief Toy Advent Calendar
Fidget Advent Calendar 2023
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Super Fun Lego Collection
LEGO City 2023 Advent Calendar
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Great for gals- Different Cute Mini Animal Squish Toys
Mochi Squishies Advent Calendars 2023
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Some of these are SOOO cute!
Rubber Duckies Advent Calendar
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Comes with a step-by-step picture guide + video guide. For kids aged 8+. The perfect magician starter kit.  So fun!
Magic advent. 24 EASY to learn Magic tricks
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Fun Guy gift?  For Freshwater & Saltwater Soft Lures Spoons Minnow Popper Crankbait
Fishing Advent Calendar
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Featuring 18 Hogsmeade Village Mini Builds & 6 Minifigures
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 76418
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Great for foodies and grandparents!
Shortbread Cookies from Scotland
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I would have loved this one!  Kids 3+ Over 24 Surprise Accessories, Playmats, and 24 Cans
Play-Doh + Accessories Advent Calendar Toy
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Great for the creatives and science lovers
Crystal Advent Calendar | 24 Days Christmas Countdown Calendar
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Deck the Halls - Decor Insp

 
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I have these in 3 rooms!
Antique Decorative Bells Add a Touch of Holiday Shimmer
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Lightens and adds whimsy
Elegant Holiday Garland with Eucalyptus
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Most Realistic & Affordable Flameless Caandles I've Found
Battery Operated, Flameless, Tapered Wax Candles | Ivory, Cream
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Easy to Assemble - Great Value
6 Piece Matte Black Candlesticks
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Deck teh Halls in Chic Neutrals
Deck the Halls in Chic Neutrals This Christmas | Links in Comments
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