24 advent calendar ideas for a friend
An advent calendar for a friend should feel like a month of little texts from you, only better planned. Lean on inside jokes, shared memories and small dares. A few coupons for things you'd do anyway, like coffee or a movie night, turn December into a reason to see each other more.
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: Coupon: one coffee on me. Expires when you stop being my friend (never).
- Door 2: Today's challenge: send me the worst photo of yourself from this year.
- Door 3: Remember that night we got completely lost? I still laugh about it.
- Door 4: Joke of the day: What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes.
- Door 5: Three words that describe you: loyal, ridiculous, irreplaceable.
- Door 6: Send a voice note to someone you have not spoken to in a year. Then tell me who.
- Door 7: Coupon: I will listen to you rant for 30 minutes without giving advice.
- Door 8: Your theme song for today is the first song that comes on shuffle. Commit to it.
- Door 9: Fun fact: Norway gives London a Christmas tree every year as a thank you since 1947.
- Door 10: Today, do one thing that scares you a tiny bit. Report back.
- Door 11: Coupon: one movie night, my place, I make the popcorn.
- Door 12: The year in one emoji. Send me yours and I will send mine.
- Door 13: Joke of the day: Why was the Christmas tree bad at knitting? It kept dropping its needles.
- Door 14: Name one thing you are proud of this year. You are not allowed to say nothing.
- Door 15: Coupon: I help you move, assemble furniture, or carry something heavy. One use only.
- Door 16: Go outside for ten minutes today. No phone. Doctor's orders (I am not a doctor).
- Door 17: Fun fact: Jingle Bells was one of the first songs ever played in space, by astronauts on Gemini 6 in 1965.
- Door 18: Tell me your most controversial food opinion. I promise not to judge (much).
- Door 19: Coupon: one honest opinion on anything. Outfit, text message, life decision.
- Door 20: Today's challenge: compliment a stranger. Make it a good one.
- Door 21: Joke of the day: What do you call an elf who sings? A wrapper.
- Door 22: Let's make a plan for January so it is not so grey. Pick a date.
- Door 23: You made this year better. Thank you for being you.
- Door 24: Merry Christmas. Same time next year?
Tips
- Add a link behind some doors: a song you both love or an old photo album.
- Challenges are more fun when they ask for a reply, like a photo or a voice note.
- Long-distance friend? Make a few doors about plans for next year.
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