A spiral-shaped layout leading to a central point where a candle or light is placed. As each day of Advent progresses, candles are lit or small items are placed along the spiral, symbolising the growing light leading up to Christmas. This ritual encourages reflection and mindfulness, marking the passage of time and the anticipation of the holiday.

Choose from our Sarah's Silks Advent Playsilks, Wilded Family Winter Wheel or Grimm's Advent Spirals, or create your own Advent Spiral using salt dough and stones.

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Available in two unique designs, Sarah's Silks handmade silk Advent Calendars are sure to make your festivities even more delightful, year after year. Treat your kids to a special surprise each day from our selection of Advent Calendar Fillers...

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Maileg's extensive range of affordable gift bags (starting at just $1!), charming tins, and reusable boxes make perfect containers for your daily Advent surprises, and can be used for any occasion, year after year.

Number the packages or allow your child to pick which one to unbox each day. And to bring all the magic together, we’ve displayed them on the Grimm’s Seasonal Festivity Stand, styled like a Christmas tree.

An Advent ring or wreath serves as a focal point for fostering a sense of peace, anticipation, and connection during the holiday season.

Select Your Ring or Wreath: Choose a Grimm's Celebration Ring or use an evergreen wreath.

Add Candles: Traditionally, four candles are placed around the wreath or in the ring, representing hope, peace, joy, and love. Or, in the Waldorf tradition, representing the four kingdoms of the natural world - earth and minerals, the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom and humanity. A fifth candle can be placed in the centre for Christmas Eve.

Lighting the Candles: Each week of Advent, light one candle on Sunday, starting with the first candle, and progress to the next in subsequent weeks. Use the lighting of the candles as a time for reflection, together as a family. Each candle's significance can inspire discussions about the themes of the season. If they wish to, children can add natural objects representing that week's kingdom. 

Display: Place your Advent ring or wreath in a central location, such as a dining table or living room, to serve as a focal point for your celebrations.

The Advent Verse, by Rudolf Steiner

"The first light of Advent is the light of stones,

The light that shines in crystals, seashells and bones.

The second light of Advent is the light of plants,

Plants that reach up to the sun, and in the breezes, dance.

The third light of Advent is the light of beasts,

All await the birth, from the greatest and in least.

The fourth light of Advent is the light of humankind,

The light of hope, that we may learn to love and understand."

Decorating a Christmas tree is a joyful tradition that sparks creativity and togetherness. From choosing ornaments to stringing lights, it’s a fun way to create lasting holiday memories!

Handcrafted Graupner Christmas Tree Ornaments bring joy to the Christmas season by combining tradition and craftsmanship with colourful and modern festive designs. Each finished miniature consists of up to 100 tiny wooden parts and is a complete tiny world that tells it's own magical story. These are true heirloom pieces for your family to treasure, year after year.

Save on our 24-piece set of Graupner Christmas Tree Ornaments. A beautiful Advent Calendar idea; hang one decoration on the tree each night before bed, leading up to Christmas, with the last on Christmas Eve to create a special anticipation for the coming morning!

Image: @ourcountrytale for Oskar's Wooden Ark

Creating Waldorf window stars is a beautiful holiday tradition that will bring warmth and light into your home. Using simple origami techniques, you can craft beautiful stars from our colourful kite paper and silk tissue paper, and then hang them in your windows, allowing light to shine through.

We love the idea of creating a new window star for each day of Advent, with each star representing the growing anticipation of the holiday season. Read our Guide: How to Create Waldorf Window Stars>

To enhance the festive spirit, why not create some festive window art using Kitpas crayons. These vibrant, water-soluble crayons easily wash off, allowing for creative designs that reflect the joy of the season.

Images: @pagesofchildhood and @mumz.world for Oskar's Wooden Ark

It’s time to wrap those magical gifts you’ve picked out for your loved ones. Still need some ideas? Take a look at our Gift Guide! Crank up the Christmas carols, pour yourself a festive drink, and get into the holiday spirit...

Have you tried Furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping gifts with fabric? Using Sarah's Silks Playsilks allows for creative, reusable wraps that are as beautiful (and FUN!) as they are sustainable. Find out how...

This holiday season, let your gift wrapping reflect not only your creativity but also your commitment to the environment, turning each gift into a thoughtful expression of joy.

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Create, Play, Learn AND Explore your way to Christmas Day with fun daily activity prompts for you to enjoy together with your children. Download our free OWA Countdown Calendar for 24 days of festive inspiration. Don't forget to tag us in your fun -#OWACHRISTMAS.