Book Advent

We have a tradition of starting off the Christmas season with new Christmas pjs and a fun activity to enjoy during the Christmas season. This year I put together a book advent where the kids can pick out one book to unwrap each night leading up to Christmas. Last night they unwraped their first book which was a new book - “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” 

I wish I got a video of them opening it because of how excited they were. They love the movie! Haha. The last book will also be a new book but the other 22 books are ones I gathered from around the house and include Christmas, winter and Jesus themed books. The first and last books are labeled #1 and #24 while the others aren’t numbered and the kids can pick one at random. We have 3 children and each night they rotate whose turn it is to pick the book. 

I am excited to see their eyes light up each night as we read books about the magic of Christmas, winter fun and learning about Jesus, the reason for this season. 

There are many different ways to do a Christmas Book Advent, I decided to keep it simple by mostly using books we already have. Others might prefer to buy all new books or perhaps borrow some from the library to include. You could also use less books and have “12 days of Christmas Books”. I have also heard of people doing 10, 7 or 5 days of books too. 

If you have a variation you have done, let us know in the comments. 

Whatever way you choose to do a book advent, the best part is snuggling up with your babies and reading together.