Advent Calendar and Advent Chain

Before E was born, my mom found this neat Advent Calendar that features all of the characters in a nativity scene. E enjoys placing an animal or person on the scene each night, slowly creating a picture of the story of Jesus' birth. It's a special tradition she's enjoyed since her very first Christmas. This year, we've added to the fun with an "Advent Chain" that E made in her preschool class. Each night, we tear a ring off the chain, counting down the days to Christmas. Such fun!