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.
Recommended Resources
About Homeschooling: Advent Calendar
Contains instructions for an Advent calendar which is filled with activities to countdown the days to Christmas.
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.
http://www.cresourcei.org/cyadvent.html
Shares instructions for an Advent calendar filled with sweet treats for each day.
http://spoonful.com/printables/mickey-friends-christmas-countdown-calendar
Provides instructions for advent calendars and activities. Includes a countdown to Christmas rhyme..
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.
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.
http://www.spirithome.com/advent.html
