We are counting down frantically over here.
We count down in between panics, not only to Christmas but to our big move across the oceans.
This year, we will spend Christmas in another country, where it will never snow (sob!).
This year, we couldn't put up as many festive decor as we normally do.
Except for our homemade Advent Calendar,
everything else stays in the attic, waiting for the movers to come.
Our Advent Calendar has different sized pockets & removable wooden pegs.
In our home, we filled up some of the pockets, Santa filled up the rest.
Sometimes, the pegs moves around to fit the goodies accordingly.
My husband is German so we celebrate German festivals too.
So on 6th December, Saint Nikolaus (protector of children & a very good friend of Santa),
So on 6th December, Saint Nikolaus (protector of children & a very good friend of Santa),
will come by to fill up the children's shoes, which will be left outside the night before.
Happy Advent !
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Your advent calendar is full of lovely details. The fabrics are great, and the little embellishments add such charm. - I made a pocket advent calendar for my kids when they were little.
I have never seen such an adorable Advent calendar..It is beautiful..what a treasure.
Have to admit..Not a snow person..but love your name..so I always think of you, when it snows..haha..Bet it will be a nice trip and always fun, when you see things through children's eyes..
Sending love and best wishes to you all..xoxoRosebud/Carolyn
What a very beautiful Advent Calender. Love all the sizes pockets and extras. Anxious to find out where you are going next.
Happy Holidays to all of you.
Xue, I love your advent calendar! As always, the details and creativity in your quilting amazes and inspires me! I love how you made a variety of sizes for the pockets, that was smart thinking, Momma! Happy Advent, and good luck with your move!
Lovely idea for an Advent calender. And I'm sure that you stitched that yourself!
Having moved trans ocean a few times myself, I understand the sadness and excitement. Blessings to you as you await the move and then get settled in your new country!
So nice! I have never seen anything like this! Well, we were making ( I did not ) a kitty cat one and her skirt was where all the little numbers were. This one is so lovely!
You haven't told us where you are going????!!
How lovely you also celebrate Sinterklaas all the way in Japan! I hope the kids will leave a carrot in the shoe for his horse and sing a special song! This event is very popular in Holland.
Good luck with your move!
After years of carving little tree decorations, your idea for an advent calendar is very appealing ... pockets for someone else to fill.
Hope your move goes smoothly.
Dearest sweet Xue, your advent calender is gorgeous!! Im loving it so much! My mister is german so we celebrate Advent too! Oh my i hope you move will be a smooth one. I bet there will be lots to pack! Have a lovely merry happy 2nd advent sunday! Love to yoU!
Your advent calender is simply beautiful Xue! Exquisite stitching as always! I presumea Xue original!?
Beautiful Advent calendar. I'm sure the kids are not too old for that ;). Yes, we also celebrate Saint Nikolaus on the 6th (tomorrow). Funny enough, in Switzerland he "comes" from the Black Forest with his donkey and his helper. Where does yours "come" from?
Hi an amzing advent calender .. I used to love it over in Germany .. with St Nicholas , I did a post a year ago with a photo of me with St Nikolas and Black Peters. :-)
I love the little pegs, so cute! The present style buttons are a lovely touch too.
I love the little pegs- so cute, and the present style button, nice touch!
I'm so amazed at your advent calendar--what creativity! It's been fun hopping over to your blog after meeting you on mine. I'm always grateful for new blogging friends, and I look forward to following your adventures in the days to come.
Debi
So much of sibuk-ness for you and especially with the move and Christmas all at one go. So have a sunny Christmas...I know we will here. hugs/M
I love the advent calendar, very unique and absolutely adorable!
I'm sorry about no snow, we usually don't have snow, but yesterday we had a dusting and it was very exciting and Christmasy feeling!
Hi, Xue! Your advent calendar is BEAUTIFUL! I love all the many colors, pocket sizes, different stitching, etc. And very much loved your previous post on your home. Living aboard, I too understand that mix of excitement and sadness. Hope all goes very well the your move soon. Happy Days are you dream of your new place, and remember your time in Japan. We're just back from our Thanksgiving/USA trip--had wonderful time! I'm slowing getting to visiting and such though, as I've not been feeling too well in recent days--but getting there. Great to be catching up with you and back in blogland. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
Back again, to see where you are going..Can't wait to read about your new adventure..Again, wishing you all the best..safe trip..will wait to read about it.
Much love and blessings to you all..xoxoRosebud/Carolyn
What a beautiful Advent calendar! I lived in Germany for a while - I remember Saint Nikolaus coming. I don't think that he'd want to leave anything in my son's awful shoes, mind - they're already falling apart. I'm not sure what he does to be so hard-wearing on shoes...
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