It’s a sweet childhood memory that I’ll relive time and time again.
I was in first grade at a small Catholic elementary school. The holidays were coming; multicoloured decor was proudly displayed in Simpsons’ store window, the soft echo of Christmas carols could be heard throughout my home, and whispers of Santa Claus and his magical reindeer were upon our lips and in our hearts.
And on December 1st, my teacher distributed a thick cardboard calendar to each and every student. Curiously, we turned it around and traced our fingers over the cutouts.
“This is an Advent Calendar,” she explained. “And every day, we’ll celebrate the coming of Jesus; I’ll share a small story from the Bible, and you’ll be able to treat yourself with a small piece of chocolate, for being such good boys and girls.”
I loved that Advent Calendar.
It marked the first ritual for me; the first time I followed something through from start to finish, while understanding the significance of the season (and even a veiled warning to behave). This year, I’m continuing the tradition with Kinder Advent Calendars.
Available at Walmart Canada for $12.00, the Kinder Advent Calendar features a variety of eggs and mini chocolates, making each daily treat a surprise for your little elves. Included in the calendar:
1 Kinder Surprise
9 Kinder Mini Eggs
9 Kinder Schoko-Bons
2 Kinder Hollow Santas
3 Kinder Chocolates
I’ve selected my favourite Christmas-themed Bible scriptures and just like my first grade teacher, I’ll be reading them to Ryder and Reid every day. And then, if they’ve been good boys, they’ll be allowed to partake in a daily Kinder treat.
The photos above and below were taken at a very special holiday Kinder photo shoot! If you’re a Kinder Canada Facebook fan, keep your eyes peeled for my little models over the coming weeks. And, pop by your local Walmart to purchase your own Kinder Advent Calendar.
I’m a #KinderMom who is part of the KINDER Canada influencer team; as part of my affiliation with KINDER Canada, I am provided with special perks and products. All opinions are my own.
I grew up with an advent calendar and to this day still get one, it’s just not the same without having an advent calendar in the home
I agree Lynda, and it’s such a sweet way to count down the days!
Everyone gets an Advent Calendar in this house, even the adults! It is a great tradition!
That’s awesome Judy!
We are Advent lovers here & Kinder too! Thanks for the post, just added it to my list, heading out this weekend for some shopping & time out w/out an offspring…
Enjoy your shopping time! And do grab a Kinder calendar, the kiddos will love it!
I always had an advent calendar as a kid, and I continued the tradition with my kids and and now I buy them for my granddaughter.
That’s so sweet Terri!
Love the memories of opening my own Advent Calendar and my kids doing the same for years! Love Kinder in our house!
You must grab some this year Anne!
A chocolate Advent calendar has been a tradition every year with my kids. They love it and bug me to be sure and buy one early in the season.
I hope you’ll check out the Kinder calendars this year – they will adore them.
I find it so hard to find nice advent calendar that don’t cost an arm and a leg!!! I must look for the kinder one. Thanks :)
They’re on sale practically everywhere now Cheryl! Take a look!
Love Kinder and am so happy they do Advent calendars! Will be picking one up this weekend just in time for December.
Sounds like a great idea :)
The boys are so cute Lena. We love kinder here too.
Thanks Carlee!
I love advent calendars at Christmas time. The boys are growing up.
Yes, they are Sue!
Hey Lena, I’ve been looking for an advent Calendar with stories. Are you using something specific to guide your Bible stories?
I googled one, and all I came up with was chocolate calendars, not that I don’t love those, but I would like to do something along with it.
Not really – I pretty much have broken this up into 12 days – then I start all over again:
http://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/christmas-bible-verses/
If you find something else let me know!
Thanks, if I find something I’ll share.
Great pics! We love Kinder and the kids each have their own Advent calendar every Christmas
That’s great Athena!
if you can’t have a lego advent calendar, a chocolate one is the next best thing
I tend to agree! Ha!
My boys would LOVE this calendar!
You definitely have to grab it for them!
I would love this calendar!
Oh, I think a lot of adults would love this calendar :)
I still have to get both my kids an advent calendar. I got myself a Disney princess one but I haven’t found any themes for them yet. I might splurge and get them each a kinder one.
Definitely worth the splurge Francine – the chocolate is so good!
I buy them and my oldest ate it in one day!
Oh no!! You have to HIDE them Chandra!
I love advent calendars! So much fun! Who doesn’t love Kinder?!
Side note – Lovely photos! Your boys look so much like you!
Aw, thank you Holly! Much appreciated!
Advent calendars are so much an important part of the holiday! Loved them as a child, ensured my children STILL get one ..
We opened ours today!
What wonderful pictures of your boys! They are so adorable :)
We always had advent calendars when I was growing up – it’s such a fun way to count down to the Big Day
Thank you Soozle :)
the boys look so handsome in the pictures I love their hair cuts. very stylish
Aw, thanks Chandra!
I love advent calendars, they’ve been a tradition in my family for years. I love the twist you put on it, great idea!
Thank you! We opened ours today!
I always grew up with the Advent calendars and i brought my kids up to have them too , its fun for them and they look forward to to everyday :)
That’s wonderful Treen!
My kids love advent calendars and will no doubt adore the kinder surprise ones this year!
So happy to hear that!
Your boys are so adorable! I never had an advent calendar but now my girls do. I think it’s great they have something to look forward to opening every day till Christmas.
Absolutely, and the little treat is a great reward for good behaviour!
It’s wonderful to have family traditions for Christmas! Keep those always, your children will cherish them for many years :)
I agree Katie :)
I never had an advent calendar, but always wanted one.
Never too late, Judy!
We adored advent calendars growing up. I wish they were Kinder though!
Ha! Me too!
Simplicity and tradition reign huge for me. December 1st was always the day to unveil the annual advent calendar..daily exciting event. Now I have a 10 year old son and December 1st our calendar went up x 2. Daddy had to have one. Seems someone is munching on two a day ? Hmmm wonder ? Happy Holidays Lena and enjoy the same with your family.
Same to you Eva! Merry Christmas!
Advent calendars extend the holiday season and the anticipation of the arrival of Christmas Day. They also are a daily reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
Couldn’t have said it better, Lillian :)
Kinder and advent calendars were definitely a tradition that I looked forward to growing up!
So nice Victoria!
Only one problem with that. Not sure that I could restrain myself from only having 1 piece a day when I know that there are others just waiting to be eaten. lol
I had the same problem Rick :)
We love Kinder and everyone get their own Advent calendar every Christmas…yum
I have never seen those Kinder Calenders
I can remember when i was young i cant remember having an advent calendar in the home,but we did get a small treat everyday for the 12 days of Christmas
This year i am going to search high and low till i find a advent Kinder calendar
I remember the advent calendar from when I was a kid too but I got to impatient and ended up sneaking all the pieces and that was the end of the calendars
We did find the Kinder Advent Calendar last season and it will now be a tradition in our home !
I will be sure to pick up our calender’s early this year!