A Personalised Advent Calendar

Advent calendars have always held a special place in my heart.

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I’ve always loved small gestures, the kind that take time, care and say “I’m thinking of you” without needing many words.

Out of all the love languages, I think this one might be mine: creating something simple, but made especially for someone.

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Last year, I made personalised advent calendars for each member of my family.

I found pretty fill-your-own calendars at Søstrene Grene and then started searching for small surprises : a mini beauty product, a menthol balm, a Christmas ornament, a scratch card, a little handwritten memory, chocolates (of course)…

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This year, I wanted something different.

I’m living farther away now, so I needed an idea that felt light, simple, but still personal.

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And then the idea of letters came to me.

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A small bundle of envelopes tied with a ribbon, sent through the post.

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There’s something elegant, almost old-fashioned, about receiving a letter.

It doesn’t happen very often anymore and yet it always brings a little emotion.

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Then came the big question: what would I write?

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Last year I had already shared memories and a few “I love you’s”.

This time, I wanted something slightly different, something that would create a tiny moment, a small experience, almost like a new memory.

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So I created themes for each household:

- soft and fun for my parents,

- fun and fun for my sisters and their kids,

- fun and slightly quirky for my brothers,

- cute and gentle for my aunt.

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Here are a few examples of what I wrote for my parents:

Write three things you are proud of about one another.

Light a candle and watch the flame for one minute.

Put on a soft song and dance slowly together, even if you don’t know

      how to dance…

(And that’s all I’ll reveal, their parcel still hasn’t arrived yet, ahah.)

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I can’t wait for them to open these little letters.

I love the idea that they might become small memories one day, a bit like

the drawings we used to give our grandparents and would rediscover years

later in a box or a drawer.

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Since I’m fully in my letter-writing era now, I’ll also be offering a small advent calendar giveaway on Instagram. Everyone will be able to take part, and you might receive a personalised letter if you’d like to join.

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I hope this little story inspires you.

And I’d love to hear your own ideas, traditions, or thoughtful gestures for this soft and festive season ahead. ✨