Christmas calendar printable: advent grids, countdowns and December planners

A Christmas calendar does one of two jobs. An advent calendar counts days and holds a small surprise or a task for each one; a December planner holds the real list, with parties, shopping and deadlines. Mixing the two on one page is why many printed calendars end up unused by the second week.

Look at the numbered boxes before you print. Twenty-four pockets or doors need cutting and folding; a simple grid of twenty-four squares only needs a pen. Choose the grid size by where it will hang. A fridge needs large boxes and a bold date, a desk needs a smaller page.