Christmas Advent Calendar Box Printables
If you want to create your own Advent Calendar, these Christmas Advent Calendar Box Printables make it easy to turn a simple box into a festive Advent Calendar filled with small surprises! Whether you’re putting one together for a college student, family member, or friend, this is a fun and festive Christmas gift you can give in person or mail to one of your favorite people! Decorate your box, wrap your gifts, add the numbered tags, and let the Christmas countdown begin!
This is not your traditional Advent Calendar with cute little boxes that fit perfectly in another box. This Advent Calendar is an assortment of small gifts to wrap and adhere Advent Calendar Numbers to!
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What Is A Christmas Advent Calendar Gift Box?
Instead of opening tiny doors or drawers each day, the recipient opens a small wrapped gift! Each gift has a numbered tag, so they know which one to open as they count down to Christmas.
You can fill your Advent Calendar Box with treats, practical little gifts, and fun surprises. This idea works well for someone who lives far away because you can mail the whole box for them to enjoy throughout December!
The reason I chose this Advent Calendar idea for my daughter is because I knew she would appreciate a variety of small gifts!
Advent Calendar Supplies
- Printer
- Card Stock & Adhesive Applicator or Sticker Paper
- Advent Calendar Printables – found below
- 1/8″ Hole Punch (for Christmas Light Banner)
- Jute or Yarn (for Christmas Light Banner)
- Scissors and Paper Cutter (optional)
- Box with 4″ or 5″ Box Flaps – Bigger flaps are okay too; the box flap decor was designed to fill 4″ or 5″ box flaps nicely!
- Stuff to put in the Christmas Advent Calendar Box – Ideas listed below.
How To Make A Christmas Advent Calendar Box
- Print the Advent Calendar Box Printables on cardstock.
- Cut out the Christmas shapes.
- Punch two holes at the top of each Christmas light and thread jute or yarn through the holes to create a banner.
- Use an adhesive applicator to adhere the box décor to your Advent Calendar Box flaps.
- Gather 24 small Advent Calendar Gifts.
- Print and cut the Advent Calendar Numbers. Place numbers 1 – 24 out in a row. Number 25 is included as an option if you’d like to add a special Christmas Day gift!
- Arrange the gifts next to their numbers in the order you’d like them to be opened.
- Wrap each gift and attach the number.
- Place the wrapped gifts in your decorated Advent Calendar Box. It’s ready to give or mail!
Tips For Putting Together Your Advent Calendar Box
- Mix up the gifts! Include a combination of treats, useful items, and fun surprises.
- Save a special gift for the end. Number 24 or 25 could be something a little more expensive and special.
- Keep shipping in mind. If you’re mailing your Advent Calendar, be sure to choose lightweight gifts and food items that won’t melt.
- Plan ahead. If you’re mailing your box, be sure to mail it in time to arrive before December 1st. I would aim to mail the package at least 10 days before you’d like it to arrive, but check out these holiday shipping dates to get an idea.
- Personalize your box. Add favorite snacks, candy, or small gifts that you know the recipient likes.
Get Your Christmas Advent Calendar Box Printables
Are you ready to make your own unique Christmas Advent Calendar Box? I’ve created a set of festive printables so you can turn an ordinary box into a fun gift!
This set includes Christmas box flap decor for 4″ and 5″ box flaps and colorful Advent Calendar Numbers 1-25.
Download, print, cut, and start creating your own Christmas Advent Calendar!
24 Advent Calendar Gift Ideas
Choose small gifts your recipient will like, and I’ll list a few ideas to get you thinking in the right direction!
Treats and Snacks
- Candy
- Gum
- Hot chocolate – Use these Snowman Soup Tags to make hot chocolate extra fun!
- Tea Bags
- Mini Candy Bars
- Trail Mix
- Chocolate
- Popcorn – Use these Printable Christmas Popcorn Tags on snack-size or microwave popcorn bags for a festive snack.
Practical Gifts
- Christmas Dish Towel
- Christmas Hand Soap
- Fuzzy Socks
- Lotion
- Nail File
- Small Notebook
- Chapstick
- Tissues In A Festive Box
Fun Surprises
- Silly Toy
- Yarn Snowball – These are super fun to open, and you could put a simple $5 gift card inside!
- Mini Puzzle
- Stickers
- Pens
- Game
- Small Fidget Toy
- Christmas Dough – Use these Printable Christmas Dough Gingerbread Man Tags and Bag Toppers to gift a little cash.
Christmas Advent Calendar For College Students
Just because your kids are in college doesn’t mean they can’t have a little Christmas Advent Calendar fun!
When our daughter was in college, we sent the first 14 gifts to open at college and had the rest waiting at home for her when she arrived.
What To Put In The Christmas Advent Calendar For College Students
I asked my college freshman daughter to help me out with this project. Because of this, she wasn’t surprised by a lot of the Advent Calendar gifts, but I needed the expert! Plus, she was thrilled to get these fun little items we picked out!
Listed below are Advent Calendar Ideas for College Students, picked by our very own College Student! We hope these ideas inspire you to create your own Advent Calendar your way!
Treats and Snacks
- Candy
- Gum
- Food
- Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
- Keurig K-Cups
Practical Gifts
- Hand Cream
- Facial Cleansing Towelettes
- Sheet Mask
- Scunci Hair Bands
- Emergen-C
- Grocery Store Gift Card
- Travel Pack of Christmas Tissues
- Ache Cream
School Supplies
- Binder Clips
- Post-It Flags
- Screen Cleaner
Fun Surprises
- Stress Balls
- Pop It Fidget Game
- Faux Succulent
- New Book
- Play Foam
- Play-Doh
- Christmas Adhesive Bandages
- Silly Toy
My college freshman asked for coloring pages to help her de-stress. I’m all about helping her to have less stress so I included this Christmas Coloring Page and Christmas Activity Sheet in her Advent Box.
A few of these Gift Ideas I was able to split up and use for my son too!
Pre-Made Advent Calendar Options
If making an advent calendar isn’t your thing, there are plenty of great pre-made options available! Advent calendars come in all shapes and sizes, from LEGO to Funko Pop, or the classic Advent with chocolates. There is an advent calendar for everyone.
Toy/Figurine Advent Calendars
- LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar
- Funko Pop! Countdown Calendar: Pokemon
- Funko Pocket Pop! Calendar: Marvel
- Hot Wheels Advent Calendar
Classic Candy/Chocolate Advent Calendars
Miscellaneous Advent Calendars
Putting together a Christmas Advent Calendar Box is a fun way to make someone smile all month long! Whether you’re sending it to a friend, college student, or family member, it’s the little gifts and time you spent creating the box that make it worth remembering. Wishing you lots of festive fun as you choose your gifts, decorate your box, and spread Christmas cheer!
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