Reverse Advent Calendar
What is a reverse advent calendar?
'Reverse' in the sense that a typical Advent Calendar has gifts for us to enjoy behind the doors, usually chocolate! but for this one we are buying gifts for other people to enjoy. Find out more by watching the video below. Click on the word document below to see an example of a reverse advent calendar. Feel free to download, fill in the blanks and use in your workplace.
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| ask HR / Diversity and Inclusion managers if your organisation will allow religious festivals to be highlighted on your work calendar |
| It's a great opportunity for all to learn about Christian based Christmases. |
| Videos of staff sharing what Christmas means to them. |
| During the advent season why not retell the Christmas story on your intranet system |
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| Below are some details of an activity undertaken by the HMRC group at Reading. |
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| Simple but effective way to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues and share the hope Jesus brings into life. |
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