This Christian observance which marks a period of expectant waiting for the Nativity of Jesus, begins the fourth Sunday preceding Christmas. Many people utilize an Advent calendar to count down the days.
Regular Websites
About Homeschooling: Advent Calendar
Contains instructions for an Advent calendar which is filled with activities to countdown the days to Christmas. - About Homeschooling: Advent Calendar
http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/advent125.htm
Presents an article which covers the colors, spirit and celebration of Advent, evergreens and the Advent wreath and refection of Advent. - CRI/Voice Institute: Advent
http://www.cresourcei.org/cyadvent.html
Shares instructions for an Advent calendar filled with sweet treats for each day. - Family Fun: Advent Calendar
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/advent-calendar-665229/
Provides instructions for advent calendars and activities. Includes a countdown to Christmas rhyme.. - Kid's Soup: Advent Calendar
http://kidssoup.com/Christmas/Adventcalendar.html
Online Interactive World Advent Calendar
Woodlands Junior High in Tonbridge, UK offers an online interactive Advent calendar which features fascinating facts about traditions and celebrations from around the world. - Online Interactive World Advent Calendar
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/calendar/
Details the meaning and history of this observance along with information about ways Advent is celebrated, devotionals and holy days within Advent. - Spirit Home: Advent
http://www.spirithome.com/advent.html