We have a tradition in our little family that I started when my oldest was two. Being a teacher, I of course love books! I started collecting Christmas literature many years ago. I buy lots of books through the Scholastic Book Orders, as well as half priced book stores. I decided that for our “Countdown to Christmas,” my kids would unwrap a book each night until we got to Christmas Eve, where the book of course would be “The Night Before Christmas.”
Our book collection has grown considerably over the years. Now we get 2-3 books each night (we use the same ones each year!) My husband and I would grinch each year as we spent an entire evening in November wrapping all those stinking books! So, this year I splurged and bought gift bags (Ok, 2/$1.00 isn’t really all that bad, thank you Dollar Tree!)


What a great tradition!!!!!
Great tradition!!!
Great tradition! I have just finished making an advent calendar for my girls with hairclips, hairbands and christmas stickers in little bags and boxes for each day. I love yours with books!
What a wonderful tradition!! You've inspired me!!!
What a great idea, and a beautiful tradition! XX
What a fabulous mommy you are.
Such a wonderful family tradition! I just love how you wrapped them up to add excitement, too! 🙂