Although Christmas is looking very different this year, South Derbyshire District
Council has launched an online advent calendar to help ensure the countdown is still
filled with seasonal cheer.
The Council is inviting residents to join them each day to open a new door on its
Holly Jolly Advent calendar, to discover festive messages from some familiar
faces, Christmas-themed activities…as well as a free prize draw every day.
Throughout the run-up to Christmas, the Council’s website will be hosting many
different festive activities, such as how to make your own Christmas wreaths and
advent candle holder, seasonal cards, decoration making and stamp painting. Many
of the activities will encourage families to think about the environment and either use
items gathered from around the home or things you can find in the garden or when
out on a walk - providing additional benefits to health and wellbeing.
There will be specially-commissioned festive storytelling for families to watch each
weekend, virtual concerts and performances for all to enjoy without leaving the
comfort of home.
Holly Jolly Advent will also be raising awareness of a few local and national
initiatives and charities and explaining how you might like to get involved and get
festive at the same time.
Residents will also be encouraged to share photos and comments of their makes,
bakes, Christmas trees and jumpers.
Each day there will be the chance to enter a free prize draw with prizes and
vouchers provided by South Derbyshire businesses. you can see the calendar here https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/things-to-do-and-places-to-visit/online-advent
Councillor David Muller, Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council, said:
“Sadly we’ve not been able to have our usual big Christmas Lights Switch on, an
event where thousands gather in Swadlincote town centre, but Christmas is definitely
not cancelled, and we know that households are on the lookout for new and
inventive ways to still have a safe and happy Christmas.”
“Our Holly Jolly Advent will hopefully bring a little festive cheer into local homes, with
lots of messages and activities that will not only keep little ones entertained, but also
prove eco and pocket-friendly during a particularly poignant time where we are
reminded just how much we value the people and things around us.”
