what exactly is advent? advent (‘arrival’ or ‘coming’ in Latin) starts 4 Sundays before Christmas. in Christian faith, it represents a time of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
this advent calendar inspired activity is perfect for creating a bit of romance and fun. you can curate this to fit with your family and friends.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. write down 12 things that you know your loved one would enjoy.
2. then, they write down 12 things that they know you would enjoy.
3. mix up the written activity cards between the two of you and put them in random numbered envelopes/days, so you don’t know who’s day it is until you open it. this is the most exciting part. it could be that one of you will have a streak of activities 3 days in a row.
4. you can do one big ticket item from each of you on Christmas day. this could be something you don’t get often and that you enjoy the most.
this brings so much joy and sweetness to your relationship. you can fill your advent calendar with simple and sweet things too. it’s about little moments of togetherness, acts of service, and special activities until Christmas.
some couple activity ideas:
- have a picnic by the Christmas tree
- build nativity set together
- dinner of choice - the cook in the relationship could make the other’s favorite meal
- volunteer together
- the person’s day - whatever they say and want within limitations ;')
- weekend coffee run
- restaurant of choice - pick a good one
- coffee in bed - what’s better than a delivered coffee
- sleep in saturday
- delicious Christmas cookies - bake or pick up from your favorite local bakery
- massage
- chore of choice - pick your least favorite house chore and have them do it
- dish duty
- board game night
- make smores in front of fireplace
- movie advent calendar - countdown to christmas
- day date of choice - bowling, indoor rock climbing, bumper cars
- manicure and pedicure at salon
- take out of choice (free day from cooking)
- movie night of choice - The Holiday is my absolute favorite movie to watch during the Christmas season
some family and friend activity ideas:
- bakery date - treat yourselves to a pastry
- wrap presents with a friend - who else has a thing for beautifully wrapped gifts?
- winter Igloo dinner
- cookie and cupcake decorating class - or improv at home following a video
- make homemade cards for family and friends
- make handmade ornaments - little ones would love this hands on activity
- go to a Christmas show like the Nutcracker
- wreath workshop - learn a new craft and bring home something beautiful and unique
- make a homemade gift for someone you love
- christmas puzzle
- book a staycation - it’s so nice to have something to look forward to
- festive afternoon tea
- make homemade hot chocolate
- play charades - such a fun and hilarious way to celebrate the festive season
- open one small present early
trying this activity with my husband!! can’t wait to see which activities he chooses ☺️