A Non-Traditional Advent Calendar

This daily calendar can be used individually or as a family. It is designed to help reflect on the bounty in our lives through specific, simple daily actions that have a nominal price tag. Use a container and label it “Abundance” and leave it in a prominent place in your home. At the end of the Holiday Season, donate the money to your favorite charity.

December 1        Give $1.00 for each person for whom you buy a Christmas gift.

December 2        Cut three coupons from your grocery circular and donate the items you buy to your local food pantry.

December 3        Give $.10 for each writing instrument in your home

December 4        Give $.10 for each light bulb in your home.

December 5        Give $.25 for each pair of shoes, boots, flip flops, etc.

December 6        Give $.01 for each book you own.

December 7        Give $1.00 for every set of dishes you own.

December 8        Give $.10 for every CD/DVD you own, including downloaded files

December 9        Give $.05 for every chair you own.

December 10      Give $.25 for every kitchen appliance you own, including portable ones.

December 11      Give $.25 for each piece of fresh fruit you ate today.

December 12      Give $.25 for each fresh vegetable you ate today.

December 13      Give $1.00 for every computer, phone and electronic device in your home.

December 14      Give $.10 for every coffee/tea mug in your home.

December 15      Give $1.00 for every television in your home.

December 16      Give $2.00 for every piece of property you own.

December 17      Give $2.00 if you own a boat or recreational vehicle.

December 19      Give $.05 for each condiment/sauce/pickle jar in your refrigerator.

December 20      Give $.25 for each lawn/garden machine you own.

December 21      Give $.25 for each portable electric tool you own.

December 22      Give $25 for each source of protein in your kitchen (eggs, meat, canned beans, etc.)

December 23      Give $.50 for each pet your own

December 24      Give $1.00 for every vehicle you own

December 25      Give thanks for the abundance in your life while remembering those who have nothing. Count the money as a family and decide which charity will receive it.

 

Happy Holidays

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