# Ornamental Bucket Countdowns This DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar Combines Holiday Traditions By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-advent-calendar References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/33-clever-and-adorable-diy-advent-calendars) & [justagirlblog](http://www.justagirlblog.com/) This Christmas tree advent calendar combines many essential things people have come to associate with the holiday -- countdowns, candy, crafts and decorated trees -- all in one. From Just a Girl Blog, the DIY Christmas tree advent calendar involves integrating the calendar right into the tree itself. So instead of hanging handmade decorations that don't serve a particular purpose other than enhancing the festive spirit or increasing nostalgia, these cute containers will hold [small treats for children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purdys-advent-calendars) (and adults too). This example used small white painted buckets, which are numbered with a small tag to indicate what day they should be gathered. You could try either filling them all at once or filling them individually. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Integrated Countdown Decor:** Combining Christmas countdowns with practical decor presents opportunities for innovative DIY holiday crafts. - **Personalized Advent Calendars:** Creating personalized advent calendars with unique containers and treats provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses. - **Interactive Holiday Decor:** Incorporating interactive elements like playable countdowns into holiday decor can create an engaging and memorable experience for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafts and DIY:** Craft and DIY industries could leverage the trend of holiday countdown decor to offer new product lines and classes. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can benefit from the trend of personalized advent calendars with the opportunity to provide new and unique treats for customers. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can find opportunities to innovate with interactive elements that enhance the holiday decor experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bookish Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advent-calendar-for-book-lovers.md) - [Flatpack Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinterfint-advent-calendar.md) - [Festive Dog-Friendly Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-seasons-treatings.md) - [Textural Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-holiday-mix-countdown-calendar.md) - [Custom Holiday Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purrfect-advent-calendar.md) - [Spice Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-advent-calendars.md) - [Brainteaser Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-genius-advent-calendar.md) - [Retro Candy Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-advent-calendars.md) - [Game-Building Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-games-advent-calendar.md)