The Alete Santa Claus as an Advent calendar
How about an Advent calendar without candy - but with lots of fun crafts instead?
How does it work? Every day during Advent, Santa’s beard gets a little fuller until it shines in all its glory on Christmas Day.
Like the idea? Then just download the template - all you have to do is cut it out, glue the pieces together, and stick on a cotton ball every day!
DIY Supplies for the Alete Santa Claus
You'll need the following supplies:
Paper or construction paper in white, red, and a color for the skin
Colored pencils for coloring if you print the template on paper
24 cotton balls in a small storage box
Snacks to satisfy those little craft cravings along the way
Also, as “craft supplies”:
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
Here's how:
Print out the template here and color it in.
Cut out the individual pieces (beard, hat, face) along the blue lines.
Arrange the individual pieces so that they form Santa Claus. Mark the spots where you need to apply glue and glue the pieces together.
Hang the Advent calendar at a height appropriate for your child so they can easily reach it.
Place the 24 cotton balls and a glue stick within easy reach next to it.
Now, on each day in December, glue one cotton ball onto the beard.
When Santa has a full, fluffy beard on December 24, it’s Christmas.
By the way, your kids can really get involved here! Have fun crafting!
