24 Days of Little Joys: Family Activity Advent Calendar | Printable Christmas Countdown Cards & Envelopes

Twenty-four little moments, already planned and already written. Print tonight and open the first on 1st December.

A warm, modern family advent calendar: one small, joyful thing to do together each day of December, from the great mince pie taste test to panto night. Just print, cut, fold and peg them up.

What's included

• 24 numbered activity cards, each with a friendly how-to and a “Done!” tick box (8 per A4 sheet)
• 8 blank cards for your own family traditions
• 24 matching mini envelopes with fold lines, numbered 1–24 (4 per sheet)
• A “start here” page with printing, cutting and folding steps
• A4 + US Letter, each in full colour and a low-ink version

The 24 little joys

1. Bring the decorations down
2. Write to Father Christmas
3. The great mince pie taste test
4. Snowflakes for the windows
5. Make a paper chain
6. Christmas jumper day
7. Carols by candlelight
8. The Christmas lights walk
9. Bake something to share
10. Film night on the sofa
11. Make your own crackers
12. Panto night: oh yes it is!
13. A treat for the robins
14. Fill a bag for the food bank
15. Family Christmas quiz
16. Cards for the grandparents
17. Pyjama breakfast
18. Wrap presents together
19. Kitchen disco
20. A winter walk & wreath
21. The shortest day
22. Board games by the tree
23. Call someone far away
24. Christmas Eve magic

How to use

1. Print before 1st December at 100% (card for the cards, paper for the envelopes).
2. Cut along the lines, fold each envelope and slip in its card.
3. Peg them on fairy lights or pop them in a basket, and open one each morning.

Instant digital download. No physical item will be posted.

Personal use licence: print as many copies as you like for your own family, friends and events — one download covers the whole street. Not for resale, sharing the file, or commercial use.