How to Create a Vegan Advent Calendar

Discover How to Create a Vegan Advent Calendar Full of Mindful Surprises.

There’s something magical about this time of year. The fresh air, the shorter days, the memories that begin to resurface… and of course, advent calendars. But what if this year you don’t buy one full of store-bought chocolate? What if you make it yourself, filled with things that truly excite you?

At Shlen we believe that every detail can become an experience. Today we’ll tell you how to create a vegan advent calendar that will surprise, delight, and, why not, taste delicious.

Materials needed to make your vegan calendar

Before we get into the details, gather a few materials. Nothing complicated, you probably already have many of these things at home:

* 24 small fabric bags, recycled envelopes, or small boxes
* A cardboard base or string for hanging
* Wooden clothespins, jute twine, kraft paper, or cardstock
* Markers, stickers, cinnamon sticks, or holly for decorating
* And of course… the contents!

Here, the packaging is just as important as the contents. Creating it with your own hands transforms the calendar into an experience.

Content Ideas for Your Calendar

One of the most exciting parts of creating your calendar is deciding what to include for each day. Here are some ideas:

Homemade Vegan Treats

Winter isn’t complete without something sweet, but in this calendar, every bite tells a story. These options are perfect for including in small bags, glass jars, or compostable wrappers: mini vegan gingerbread cookies, date and cacao chocolates, or coconut and dark chocolate truffles.

And if you need inspiration for a recipe that combines flavor, health, and plant-based culture, we recommend checking out this article, which will give you ideas for connecting cooking with a more conscious lifestyle.

Eco-friendly Products and Details

Your calendar can also include small, sustainable, useful, and beautiful items. Ideal for promoting a conscious lifestyle, such as handmade solid soaps, specialty herbal teas, or vegan candles.

Notes, Experiences, and Activities

Not everything valuable can be touched. Sometimes, a calendar can also hold moments. Here are some ideas to make it even more meaningful: a new vegan recipe, a guided meditation, or even a ticket to a vegan market.

We believe in cooking as an experience, as a connection. So, including ideas that go beyond the material gives the calendar soul.

How to Organize and Assemble It?

* Number the 24 bags or boxes. You can do this with markers or recycled labels.
* Fill each one with your selection of surprises. Try alternating between food, activities, and objects.
* Assemble the structure. You can hang them on a string like a garland or attach them to a large base.
* Decorate with your own style. Dried branches, cinnamon, eucalyptus… make it your own.

The result will be a unique, creative, and mindful calendar. And believe me, the people who receive it will feel it.

Much more than a calendar

Creating a vegan advent calendar is a way to return to the essentials: to what is felt, tasted, and shared.

It’s an act of love, an invitation to see this season with different eyes, and also a beautiful way to share your way of life, not with words, but with actions.

We encourage you to take the plunge this year. If you feel inspired, excited, or simply want to share what you’ve created, tell us about it! We’d love to hear from you.