A December countdown the kids open every morning.

Made by you, in your own words. A note, a photo of the dog in a Santa hat, a riddle, a song to play. Each little door stays shut until its day.

Make the kids' calendar, freeSee one open
A twenty-four door Christmas calendar open on a laptop and a phone

The shop ones are lovely for about a week.

It is late November. The kids are already asking about December, and the shelves have the same chocolate calendars as last year.

A calendar from the shop is empty by the second week and says nothing about you. And if you are the nan or pop a few hours away, or the parent juggling the school concert and the work party, a box in the post does not get you to the breakfast table.

My Gift Calendar lets you fill twenty-four little doors yourself. A kind word, a family joke, a photo, a favourite carol. Send one link, and every morning in December there is something with your name on it waiting to be opened.

Start the December calendar

Three steps, no account

It runs in your browser. Ten minutes on a quiet evening is plenty.

OneStart from the December setTwenty-four doors, dates and gentle messages already filled in. Change any of them, or all of them.
TwoFill the doorsType a note, add a photo, paste a YouTube link for a carol, or attach a colouring page to print.
ThreeSend the linkPublish and text the link to the family. Doors open on their own day, with a little confetti.

Your first calendar is free.

Make it, pop in your email so we can send you the link, and it is live. The calendar carries a small "Made with My Gift Calendar, a Pixel Wrap Studios tool" line at the bottom.

Make it now

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Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Your first calendar is free to make and share. We ask for your email so we can send you the link and a note when you want to change something.

Do the kids need an account or an app?

No. They open your link on a phone, tablet or computer. Each door unlocks on its own day, so there is no peeking ahead.

What is the small line at the bottom?

Every calendar you share free carries a small "Made with My Gift Calendar, a Pixel Wrap Studios tool" line. That is the trade for the free calendar.

Can I change a door after I have sent the link?

Yes. Open the maker, change the door and publish again. The same link shows the new version.

Does this work for a birthday or a wedding countdown?

Yes. The maker has ready-made sets for birthdays, weddings, Easter and more, but this page is written for the December one.

Other occasions

The maker also has ready-made sets for birthdays, weddings, Easter, the twelve days of Christmas and New Year.