You know what December 1st means:
ADVENT CALENDAR TIME!
I have always loved advent calendars. I’m pretty sure my adoration for all things advent has something to do with the fact that our family advent calendars generally involved chocolate. But my appreciation has greatly evolved and (slightly) matured since my childhood. Though, my mother does still buy me illustrated cardboard advent calendars (no doubt intended for children about 25 years younger than myself). You know, the kind with the little animal-sculptured chocolates hiding behind perforated windows that represent a different December day? Yeah, they RULE. I can’t wait to open the first window tomorrow morning before I go teach!!!
Whoa. I need to calm down.
Anyway, the evolution of the advent calendar is something to be celebrated, particularly when considering the vast, overstimulating array of creative interpretations that exist — even Target’s getting in on the fun!
Happy adventing. Oh, but don’t OD on chocolates, please.
Target advent excitement:
(Nuvonova)
(Both images above: Finkydink Creations)
(Both images above: Doullina)
For the pup:
