When it comes to Advent calendars, I am more about the Christmas Countdown than the extra treats and trinkets that fill the calendar. I’m not knocking anyone who likes the prizes. It’s hard to find one that isn’t filled with milk chocolate. With a milk allergy, I don’t need the daily reminder that I’m stuck with a relish tray at the Christmas party while everyone else is wolfing down yummy milk chocolate desserts and treats.
But Christmas is the time of year I like to honor my Danish heritage and Danes love their Advent Calendars. Danes also love burning candles. That means Christmas countdown candles are very popular in Denmark.
Instead of opening a little door or pocket, you countdown the days until Christmas by burning the candle to each marked day until Christmas Day. Unfortunately, Advent calendar candles are hard to find and when I did find some on line they were $30 for a decorated taper candle.
30 bucks a pop? I can make it for less!
So I did.
How to Make an Advent Calendar Candle