Christmas Countdown Printable

How do you countdown to Christmas? Do it in style this year with my free Christmas countdown printable!

I love using a Christmas countdown calendar (which is basically the same thing as an advent calendar). We use one every year with my kids, which makes it easy to answer the question every child asks: “How many days until Christmas?” 

Well, now, they’ll never have to ask again!

Today, I’m sharing this life-changing countdown to Christmas printable, which is completely free for you. It will make your life so much easier because all you have to do is print it out, display it, and let it do its job!

How To Make Your Countdown To Christmas Calendar

Storebought advent calendars tend to cost a pretty penny. So, why spend the money when you can get an adorable Christmas countdown for free?  

This free printable is super cute and easy to make. Print it off and hang it on your fridge for a festive way to celebrate each day until Christmas. 

If you’d like, you can frame this countdown for an elevated (and functional!) bit of seasonal decor. 

Follow along below on how to set it up, and don’t forget to grab your printable countdown to Christmas calendar!

Supplies Needed To Make Christmas Countdown

• Free printable Christmas countdown (you can download it below)
• 11×14 frame
• Green construction paper (optional)

Step 1: Print Your Christmas Countdown Printable

You can download the free printable by signing up for our newsletter below. Look for a box below with a picture of the download you want. Enter your information, and the instructions to get your file will be sent to your email.

The file will be in PDF format, and after downloading, you can print it as many times as you like. If you have any issues getting the file, you can email me.

Please note that this file is for personal use only.

After it has finished printing, you may need to trim any excess from around the edges.

Step 2: Frame Your Christmas Countdown Printable

Then, pick the frame of your choice. I used an 11×14 frame and popped my Christmas countdown calendar inside with green paper behind it.

Go ahead and re-assemble your frame with the glass on the TOP of the calendar.

Step 3: Use Your Countdown Calendar Daily

Now that you have it printed and ready to go, mark off the days with a dry-erase marker each day. You won’t need to answer that infamous question anymore because this little piece of Christmas art will do the job for you!

Bonus: You can use this same calendar printable year after year by using dry-erase markers (how cost-effective is that?).

What do you think? Isn’t it gorgeous? Print this printable Christmas countdown calendar for your kids today (before you get busy and forget)!

FAQs About Christmas Countdown Printable

If you have questions about making this Christmas countdown printable, I have answers! If you don’t see your question answered below, please leave it in the comments.

What Printer Would You Recommend For Printables In General?

I love using this printer!

Do I Need To Use A Special Paper For This Project?

Tencianlly, no. I like using white cardstock because it’s thicker, but you could use plain copy paper instead.

How Can I Add This Framed DIY Advent Calendar To My Christmas Decor?

It’s so stylish, cute, and perfectly seasonal that it will look amazing wherever you decide to display it.

The only “must” would be having it somewhere you see frequently to help you remember to mark it off each night!

I recommend placing your calendar in a high-traffic room like your kitchen or living room. It would look cute on a mantle, nestled amongst some holiday decor, or hung on the wall with a festive Christmas garland!

Try pairing it with my Christmas candy garland for an extra Christmassy touch. 

How Can I Remember To Use This Christmas Countdown Daily?

If you mark your calendar at the same time every day, you will be less likely to forget. 

Yep, I get it – I know how crazy life can be during the holidays. Sometimes, moms just forget things like this!

Pick a certain time of day to mark off a date so you never forget, whether after a meal or right before bedtime. 

However, that little problem won’t last long because soon, your little ones will get excited about marking off the days, so you won’t even have to remember. They’ll remember it for you!

How Can I Customize My Free Countdown To Christmas Calendar?

The easiest way to customize this printable is to frame it with any frame you prefer.

Pick one that matches your home and holiday decor for a seamless addition. 

My printable Christmas countdown is made with all the classic holiday colors of red and green. I recommend using a bit of green or red construction paper as a DIY mat to help the countdown really pop!

Finally, pair your custom countdown with other fun projects like:

• Wooden Christmas Tree to Make Yourself
• Christmas Fairy Garden in 15 Minutes or Less
• Paper Christmas Tree from Doilies
• Christmas Jars Turned Into a Nativity Scene
• Make Your Own Christmas Scandinavian Gnome

5 More Countdown Calendar Ideas

Love this Christmas countdown printable and want more Christmas countdown crafts? Then check out the projects below!

• Christmas Advent Calendar — the EASY way!
• DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar with the Cricut
• Mason Jar Advent Calendar
• DIY Wooden Block Christmas Countdown
• Chalkboard Christmas Countdown Calendar