People of all ages love the countdown to Christmas – Children especially love this time-honored tradition and NOW is the best time to start counting down the days…
My children loved it when we hung up the Christmas Countdown Calendar, each morning we’d let them move the marker to the next day. It was fun to hear them exclaim, 20 more days till Christmas, 14 more days, 5, 2, and finally 1 more day till Santa comes!
Each day made the anticipation grow as well as the excitement! While you’re getting your hands on your free calendar grab a FREE Official Nice List Guide…
Thankfully, there’s no need to worry, especially in the technologically advanced society like ours – you can go online, place an order for a gift, get it wrapped, and have it delivered the next day or in some cases the same day!
That’s good to know for procrastinators like me…
Tips for Last Minute Gift Delivery:
Shop locally at a traditional brick & mortar store. Just pick out your gift and deliver it yourself. Or you can take the item to the post office and use their express or priority shipping. There’s also FedEx or UPS. (Get delivery confirmation!)
BTW – one thing to remember!!! Make sure you investigate all charges & fees associated with last minute gift delivery – not all, but some charge extra to meet a specific delivery date.
I was just as excited to look inside my Christmas stocking as I was opening the presents under the tree. Even today, as an adult, I still look forward to see what kind of goodies have been stuffed into my stocking.
Our family tradition has always been to allow the children to open up whatever is in the Christmas stockings first. Most of the time they would wake up before we did – so this was the first thing they could do. They loved it.
Whatever your tradition is you’ll find some great ideas for Christmas Stocking Stuffers listed below:
The History of Christmas Stockings begins with the true story of Santa Claus and Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. Nicholas’ wealthy parents died in an epidemic while he was a young boy. Obeying the words of Jesus, “sell what you own and give the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering.
He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Many stories and legends have been handed down through the years about Saint Nicholas’ life and deeds. They help us to gain a better understanding of his extraordinary life and why he is so beloved and revered throughout the world.
One story, in particular, recounts the history of Christmas stockings – a poor man with three daughters had no dowry to offer to prospective husbands. Without a dowry the man’s daughters were destined to remain unmarried.
Caught in the Crunch? Last Minute Gift Ideas can help you find that special something for any occasion in just a nick of time! If you’re like me, you mean well, but somehow the occasion sneaks up on you and then you find yourself frustrated coming up with a gift idea at the last minute!
Don’t worry – you’re not alone in your frustration – it happens to all of us at some time or another.
So let’s not wait any longer and get straight to the Ideas:
