Our kids get a calendar full of secular Lego bits for the upcoming solstice, Saturnalia, Sol invictus, Yule, or other midwinter festival. We made them ourselves, with 24 numbered pouches (each with a velcro flap).
Yeah, I know that starting on 1 December there should generally be only 21 pouches to reach the solstice, 23 for Saturnalia, and 25 for Yule and Sol invictus, but kids here expect to get prezzies on 24 December, so that's when the calendar ends.
This is why I read Slashdot. Every now and again a post like this comes along. A thrust so skillful and a blade so keen that your opponent doesn't even realize he's been cut. He feels an odd tugging sensation, looks down, and sees his liver lying on the floor. Bravo!
Happy Channukah (Score:4, Informative)
:-D
Happy Saturnalia or something (Score:3)
Yeah, I know that starting on 1 December there should generally be only 21 pouches to reach the solstice, 23 for Saturnalia, and 25 for Yule and Sol invictus, but kids here expect to get prezzies on 24 December, so that's when the calendar ends.
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That's beautiful. Are the pouches mounted on a backboard? Have you posted pics anywhere?
My lady stax & I are also crafters and currently doing hand felted items. We're going to have to riff on your idea for next season.
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I can now die in peace.
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My child gets the actual Lego advent calendar, which is totally secular. So far she's gotten a snowman and a child minifig with sword (!).