24 advent calendar ideas for family
For parents, grandparents or siblings, an advent calendar is a way to stay close in December, especially if you live far apart. These ideas lean on memories, recipes, photos and small offers of help. Many of them invite a reply, so the calendar turns into a month of conversations.
Free, no sign-up, ready in 5 minutes. One short link, a new door every day.Make a calendar with these ideas
The 24 ideas, one for each door
- Door 1: Call someone in the family you have not spoken to in a while. They will be glad you did.
- Door 2: Find an old family photo and send it to the group chat.
- Door 3: Coupon: one evening of help with anything you need around the house.
- Door 4: Share a recipe that reminds you of childhood. I will try to cook it.
- Door 5: Fun fact: Germany gave the world the Christmas tree tradition in the 1500s.
- Door 6: Tell me your favourite Christmas memory. I will tell you mine.
- Door 7: Coupon: I will sort out the tech problem you have been putting off.
- Door 8: Today, write down three things you are grateful for this year.
- Door 9: Joke of the day: What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claus-trophobia.
- Door 10: Let's plan one family outing for the new year. You pick.
- Door 11: Coupon: a home-cooked meal, delivered.
- Door 12: Play a song from the year you were 20. Send it to me.
- Door 13: Fun fact: The tallest Christmas tree ever displayed was over 67 metres tall.
- Door 14: Thank you for always being there. I do not say it enough.
- Door 15: Look through your old phone photos and send me your favourite one from this year.
- Door 16: Coupon: one long phone call, no rushing.
- Door 17: Tell the story of how you met. Even if we have heard it before.
- Door 18: Joke of the day: Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can ho, ho, ho.
- Door 19: Today, try one new thing. A new tea, a new walk, a new radio station.
- Door 20: Write a short note to your younger self. What would you say?
- Door 21: Coupon: I will join you for that thing you always ask me to do.
- Door 22: Light a candle tonight for someone we miss.
- Door 23: Get some rest. Tomorrow is the big day.
- Door 24: Merry Christmas. Wherever we are, we are family.
Tips
- Grandparents? Send the link by WhatsApp or print the QR code in a card.
- Ask questions you have always wanted to ask, like how they met.
- One shared calendar can work for the whole family group chat.
How to send them as a digital advent calendar
Open Little Doors, and these 24 ideas fill the doors in one tap. Change any of them, add links to songs or photos, then send one short link. A new door opens every day from 1 to 24 December, in order. Step-by-step guide.
Free, no sign-up, ready in 5 minutes. One short link, a new door every day.Use these 24 ideas