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For 2005, cut 21 strips of purple construction paper and 7 strips of pink.
The colors match the colors of the candles in the Advent wreath.
Staple them into a loop chain: 14 purple, 7 pink, then 7 more purple.
You can put the dates on the loops which makes it easier to keep track.

Staple the last purple loop to the bottom of a square of paper on which you have drawn a star and written this poem:

Each evening after prayers are said
Take off one loop and hop in bed.
When only the star is left to shine
Then you will know it's CHRISTMAS time!

Here is a version you can print

Hang it on a wall and watch the days pass by. Christmas will be here before you know it! (Make sure to hang the chain with the smaller purple section at the top.)
It really is a very easy and quick project.

With thanks to Cindy

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