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Scavenger Hunt – Countdown to Christmas

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My family moved to the United States 16 years ago from a country that didn’t celebrate Christmas. We did have our own version of this holiday, but it came with its own set of traditions. However, after moving to the Land of Endless Possibilities, we had to learn more than just American English. We spent years learning the history and etiquette, but how would we learn about the traditions for holidays like Christmas, if we don’t have the old family recipes, dozens of Christmas ornaments collected over the years, and old Christmas stories? I remember going to the Hallmark store and asking associates lots of questions since this store is all about good old American traditions.

Have fun with seven days of Christmas by staging Elves scavenger hunt! We created this countdown in our house and it was so much fun! #Christmas #Way2GoodLife #familyfun

Want to try a New Christmas Countdown Idea for kids? Love advent calendars? We created this countdown in our house to bring the spirit of Christmas to our home with these simple messages

This time my husband and I are working on something very special for the kids – creating the spirit of Christmas and reminding our precious kiddos that Christmas is a magical time. With the store shelves full of small gifts for every budget, we came up with

Elves Scavenger Hunt – Countdown to Christmas

7 days to Christmas

We are starting with a subtle reminder of Christmas – The Northpole Snowball and its first message in the kids’ room:

Snowball message about spilled milk #Northpolefun #shop

Coming to the kitchen we found this: What a mess! Kids, didn’t I tell you to clean up the kitchen table after dinner?

Who spilled the milk. Must be the Elves

6 days to Christmas

The second snowball arrives with a special message:

Snowball message: how will Santa find you? #Northpolefun #shop

We don’t have to go far to find this shiny gift on the doorknob of kids’ room and it is so whimsical.

Simple ways to decorate every area of the house #Northpolefun #shop

 5 days to Christmas

Believe it or not – we have another snowball message:

Snowball message - Make it Snow #Northpolefun #shop

And here is what we find in the next room. Snow in the house? Is that even allowed? I am intrigued. How about you, kids?

What? Can we make it snow indoors?

4 days to Christmas

Another day – another snowball. What is it?

Snowball message - Did you make Santa's list? #Northpolefun #shop

WOW! Hurry put your snowflake on the Christmas tree and make it shine!

Love finding surprises under the pillow. Don't you? #Northpolefun #shop

3 Days to Christmas

We are getting so close to THE DAY. Who is more excited about the new message, us or the kids?

Snowball message: Help us make cookies for Santa?

Kids! Were you making cookies at night? I know I didn’t…

Making cookies for Santa #Northpolefun #shop

2 days to Christmas

WOW – another snowball message? Don’t you love this one?

Snowball message of an extra ornament #Northpolefun #fun

Look what we found! This is one ornament we don’t have on our Christmas tree.

Berry adorable ornament for the X-Mas Tree #Northpolefun #shop

Christmas Eve

Let it shine with this snowball – we probably have enough Northpole snowballs by now to have an indoor snow fight!

Snowball message - Are you ready for Santa. Santa prefers organic milk #Northpolefun #shop

Are we running out of milk again? Who keeps drinking it? I guess I need to buy some more and soon…

Milka and cookies for Santa #Northpolefun #shop

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Comments

  1. Debra @A Frugal Friend says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:31 am

    So cute!!! Hallmark always has the best items for the Christmas holiday – from toys and decorations to yes, ornaments too! I always smile while shopping!

  2. Scott says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:35 am

    Our Walmart also has their Christmas stuff already out. We’re headed there today to check out the goodies!

  3. Crystal says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    That is so sweet! I love the holidays and am always looking for ways to make them special for our family. Your snowball messages are perfect!

  4. Joely Smith says

    November 6, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Awee this is a delightful post! So fun to learn new traditions! I would love to learn some from other countries and religions. Regardless, our family always makes reindeer food – basically some oats, cranberries, raisins, sprinkles, and whatever edibles that are pretty that you can find. Mix it up and be sure to spread out for the reindeers christmas eve! They do get hungry helping santa 🙂

  5. katherine says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Very cute post. We do Hanukkah and we have our own traditions too

  6. Jenna Wood says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    What a fun idea- my parents did things like this all the time when I was growing up- I like that this gets away from the negativity of the ‘Elf on a Shelf’ watching game and celebrates the magic more. It’s great to see what you did with all the wonderful North Pole item.

  7. Nicole Elliott says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    This is such a cute idea to do a countdown–what a great (but easy) way to really build their excitement in the days leading up to Christmas! #client

  8. Patty says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    How adorable – Santa prefers organic. I love it! I’m sure this will be so much fun for the kids in the days before Christmas. I love Hallmark – so many beautiful and well made items

  9. Holly S. says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    How fun! I love this idea! I think I’ll be doing this with my kids. Thanks for sharing!

  10. Dede says

    November 6, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    This is so cute. My kids love scavenger hunts. This would just tickle them to pieces!

  11. Cinny says

    November 6, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    That looks so adorable and fun. What a great way to surprise the kids with a little something extra!

  12. Brandy Myers says

    November 6, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    What a fun and easy family tradition to get the whole family involved in the season and excited. I have not hit up the Christmas aisle yet but have been trying to think of a fun advent calendar for the boys.

  13. Debi says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Ok, this is truly adorable. My girls would be over the moon.

  14. Krista says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I can’t wait for Christmas! These toys look like they can really help to get the kids excited!!

  15. Kathy Godbey says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:34 am

    What a cute way to make Christmas memories! The snowball is adorable!

  16. Rebekah says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:45 am

    Aww, I love this idea! My daughter would have a blast finding all the little notes from the elves. Hallmark makes the best Christmas things.

  17. jenn @comebackmomma says

    November 7, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Totally adorable. I love the way you are telling this story with your photos. Hallmark always has such fun and unique gift ideas for Christmas.

  18. Mel says

    November 20, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    This is such a cute idea! What a fun way to celebrate the holidays!

  19. Rose says

    December 17, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    This is a great idea. One idea a day is very manageable.. How excited the kids must be everyday they get up and it brings them one day closer to Christmas!

  20. Tamra Phelps says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Hallmark does have the nicest ornaments, wrapping paper, etc. I could spend hours just going up & down the aisles.

  21. Debbie P says

    December 8, 2018 at 2:15 am

    What a clever and fun thing for Christmas time. Thanks for this.

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