#advent calendar

[elsaedelweiss]

@buhtercups

Twenty-First Day of Gift-Giving

Twenty-One I Love Yous

"I love you more each day."

"We fit perfectly together."

"I think I have always loved you."

"There is nothing I would change about you."

"I really love this about you."

"Every day with you is a dream."

"I don’t think I could stop loving you."

"You are perfect in my eyes."

"I simply adore you."

"I feel whole when I’m with you."

"My heart dances every time I look at you."

"I miss you every day you are not here."

"Everything I do is for you."

"You are my whole world."

"My heart wants to be with you."

"You truly are perfect just the way you are."

"My life is complete with you by my side."

"I am obsessed with you. Not in a creepy way."

"I don’t ever get enough of you."

"I wouldn’t want to go one day without you."

"Can you feel how well we work together?"

24 Days of Gift-Giving

[sibmakesart]

ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 12

[ltwilliammowett]

She's not old - she's in her prime - our Lady HMS Surprise

More about her:

The ship now known as HMS Surprise began life in 1970 as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose. Over the next 30 years, Rose sailed thousands of miles as an attraction and sail training ship before being converted into HMS Surprise. For masters and commanders: The Far Side of the World, the filmmakers went to great lengths to recreate a 24-gun frigate specific to Britain's Nelson-era Royal Navy. The result is a replica ship unrivalled in its authenticity and attention to detail.

[jeypawlik]

Lupin Advent Calendar Days 9-14

More Advent Calendar prompts from https://lupiniii.club Highly recommend folks look up the French Tradition of King's Cake - it's so fun, and Nova Scotia's Woody The Christmas Tree. You will not be disappointed. [ID: Black and white drawing with halftones. Text: Day 9 Coal Fujiko is in a deep sleep in the foreground as Lupin sneaks in behind her to swap her jewel encrusted necklace with a lump of coal. Lupin: Fujiko you've been naughty this year so I'll just be replacing these jewels. Black and white drawing with halftones. Text: Day 10 Warming Up Lupin and Jigen are snuggled up under a blanket together. Jigen has nodded off to sleep and Lupin is looking at him with a smile and a slight blush on his cheeks. Black and white drawing with halftones. Text: Day 11 Decorating A miniature pine tree is being decorated by four hands coming in from all sides. Lupin is wrapping a pearl necklace around it. Fujiko is putting a big diamond at the top. Jigen has attached wire to a bullet to include. And Goemon is fastening a Japanese fabric charm. Black and white drawing with halftones. Text: Day 13 Traditions Goemon is in the middle of eating his King Cake and a little baby figurine is poking out. Goemon looks startled. Goemon: There's... a baby in my dessert? Lupin, in the background, rushes in with a manic expression while holding a crown for Goemon. King's Cake is a common winter tradition for French folks, I recommend reading into it! Black and white drawing with halftones. Text: Day 14: Change of Plans Jigen is in just his button-up and looking at an electric thermometer. Jigen: Well, that's a fever, Lu. Looks like we'll have to skip our plans to steal Woody The Talking Christmas Tree. oh no.... Lupin is down on the bed with a red face and a wet cloth over his forehead. He's whining loudly. Lupin: AW MAN! /end ID]

[mcytadventevent]

@cuterrguy is creating for Day Nineteen!

Prompt: Traditions

His piece is drawn, featuring Martyn and Ren!

Credit links:

https://www.tumblr.com/cuterrguy

https://bsky.app/profile/antowoknee.bsky.social

https://youtube.com/@antowoknee?si=7_LPdmJYOWZW3Eqw

[eclec-tech]

Rex as Santa--YES!

Advent calendar part 3

Mayday, Crosshair, Old Rex and Domino squad

Buy me Coffee to get the animation too!

@whiskygoldwings (let me now what animation do you wish to get)

Or get the christmas gifts on

I got a new Hunter stickers!

[girlyrafe]

it’s snowing ray.ᐟ

ʚɞ a december to remember

𖢔 notes: I keep writing things I don’t like but anyways grumpy Rafe can never last + this one being posted a little late sorry

── .✦ advent .ᐟ

summary: for once it actually snows and excrement it actually an understatement when it comes to you so you just have to go out in in all day

ᯓᡣ𐭩

Finally. Finally, it was snowing.

It wasn’t just any snow, though. This was the snow. The kind that makes you feel like you’ve been waiting for it your entire life, even if you didn’t realise you were waiting until it was right there—perfectly soft, perfectly fluffy, and falling so gently from the sky that it almost felt like a secret only you knew. 

You’d woken up in Rafe’s bed like usual—no rush, no plans, just a cosy morning ahead. Wrapped in the warmth of the sheets, you’d been nursing a mug of coffee, lazily soaking in the quiet, sleepy atmosphere of the room. Then, still wrapped in that sleepy haze, you’d glanced out the large windows—and there it was. Snow. 

Not the sad little dusting that disappears before you even make it to the door, but real snow. Actual, magical snow. The kind that makes you want to shout, “I knew it! This was supposed to happen!” You could practically hear the soundtrack playing in the background as you watched the world turn into a snow globe.

Your heart leapt. Without even thinking, you scrambled out of the bed, missing the floor once or twice as you stumbled toward your clothes. It didn’t matter. You dressed like you were preparing for an Arctic adventure, throwing on the cosiest layers you could find, your excitement bubbling up with every button you fumbled.

Then, you were out the door, charging down the front steps like a snow-happy tornado, giggling as cold air slapped your face. You couldn’t help but grin like a kid who just discovered a secret passage to Narnia. Sure, the cold was biting, but it didn’t matter—every snowflake that landed on your cheeks felt like it was telling you, "This is the best day ever."

You skipped through the yard, leaving a trail of footprints in the fresh snow—your own little map of joy. You even made a snowman, though he was more of a lumpy snow blob with a stick for an arm and a crooked smile. But hey, he had character.

Time melted away as you tossed snowballs, twirled around, and lost yourself in the pure bliss of it all. Then, just when you thought the day couldn’t possibly get any better, you saw it. Rafe’s car—gliding down the street like it had been sent from the heavens, just to make your snow day even more perfect. 

Your heart did a happy little flip as the SUV pulled up. You plopped down in the yard, crossing your legs in the snow and waiting eagerly for him. And when he finally stepped out, all bundled up and looking like a snowman in training—pink nose, frown still hanging on stubbornly like it was stuck with duct tape—you couldn’t help but grin even wider.

“What are you doing out here?” he asked, voice rough around the edges. “You’re gonna freeze.”

You looked up at him, your grin turning into an exaggerated eye roll. “Rafe, it’s snowing. It’s beautiful! You have to be happy. It’s literally impossible not to be happy in snow!” 

He groaned, the sound more like a reflex than actual annoyance. “I hate this snow. You should’ve seen how long it took me to get to work this morning—” He caught himself mid-rant, realising just how ridiculous he sounded as he took in the sight of you, sitting there in your snow angel pose, practically glowing with joy.

what was he thinking, as long as you where happy and he foot to see that smile he could never be stressed or unhappy

He sighed, shoulders slumping just a little, the tough guy routine cracking under the weight of your happiness. He knew how much you’d wanted this—how many times you’d gushed about snow, about how magical it would be. 

“Alright, alright,” he muttered, his voice softening. “The snow’s... great. It’s just... inconvenient for my work.” He winced at how flat his words came out, knowing they didn’t quite capture the warmth he was trying to convey.

You simply smiled, undeterred, tracing shapes in the snow like you were painting the day itself. 

Rafe crouched down in front of you, close enough that you could see the puff of his breath in little clouds. “Hey,” he murmured, looking at you like you were the most precious thing in the world. “I’m freezing my ass off, yeah?” 

You let out a laugh, so light and carefree it made his heart skip a beat. “Well, then wait here. I’ll go grab something warmer!” 

You planted a quick kiss on his cold nose, the sort of kiss that would’ve melted any other guy into a puddle. He nodded, chuckling despite himself, and disappeared inside.

A few minutes later, he came back, looking much warmer—and a lot less grumpy. He still wasn’t exactly jumping for joy, but seeing you so happy made his frustration seem... well, a little less important. 

The two of you spent the afternoon running around, throwing snowballs (which, let’s be honest, mostly missed), laughing like you’d never have another snow day again, and trying—really trying—to improve your lopsided snowman. 

By the time the sun began to set, painting the sky in pinks and purples, Rafe leaned over and brushed some snow out of your hair. “You know,” he said with a grin, “I’m not going to work tomorrow. They’re calling for more snow, and I think you might need my professional snowman-building expertise, yeah?”

You nodded eagerly, your smile so wide you thought it might split your face in half. It wasn’t about the snowman, of course. It was about the day. The snow. And the person you were sharing it with. 

Rafe, snowman expert and reluctant snow-lover, was the best part of it all.

©GIRLYRAFE

[a-little-bit-pre-raphaelite]

19

Love, c.1862, John Everett Millais & Engraved by the Dalziel Brothers

This years Advent calendar is on the theme of Light

[chrystal-ink]

Shadvent calendar day 19

Shadow x GN Reader

Ice skating

Wearing air shoes all the time made Shadow a proficient ice skater he was effortlessly graceful on the ice making turns and performing tricks with ease. You on the other hand couldn't stop falling on your ass.

you landed on the cold ground for what had to be the twentieth time that hour. pulling yourself up onto the wall your legs shook beneath you attempting to regain some sort of balance on the slippery surface.

your feet one again slipped beneath you but before you could crash to the ground again a familiar pair of hands grabbed your waist. lifting you up they steadied you on the ground holding you in a tight grip making sure you wouldn't move.

"Careful my love, wouldn't want to damage the most precious thing to me." Shadow teased

"I'm afraid it's too late for that, I've fallen so many time I think my fur is going to start matching yours soon"

Shadow laughed "you know I could help with that."

"I'm afraid I'd take you down with me."

"It's gonna take a lot more than you to take me down my love."

Shadow held you tight as he instructed you on how to stand and move while on the ice.

"Try to resist the instinct to walk the ice will carry you forward."

"Okay" you responded clinging to Shadow's arm as if your life depended on it.

"Don't lock your knees you'll hurt yourself that way, and love."

"Yes?"

"Don't forget to breathe."

You took a deep breath as Shadow held you by the waist.

"Hold on, I Wont let you fall I promise."

Shadow took off guiding you around the rink with ease. the wind blew through your hair as you watched the other people at the rink pass by, a smile spreading across your face as Shadow kept his promise.

Suddenly Shadow scooped you in his arms holding you princess style your arms instinctively wrapping around his neck for stability. he spun you around stopping all time for a brief moment. He had taken you into his world the one he only saw as he raced off on a mission. it was strangely peaceful the outside world quieting, you could hear yourself think.

Shadow carefully placed you back on the ground holding you against him giving you a playful smirk.

"Having fun my love?"

"That was incredible!"

You pushed yourself up delivering a sweet peck upon Shadows lips, which he happily returned. unfortunately your skates slipped underneath you tumbling backwards you took poor Shadow down with you.

The you landed on the ice below Shadow managed to catch himself before landing on you. you looked up at the black hedgehog as he held himself inches from your face crimson eyes staring into yours.

You Laughed at your clumsiness shadow quickly joining you. He helped you up wiping the ice shavings off you.

"Perhaps you should save your kisses until you're on stable ground."

You giggled. "And what about you?"

"Luckily for you I have incredible coordination skills and can handle the ice. May I pick up where you left off?"

"Please do."

He brought you close one hand around your waist the other under your chin bringing your lips to his giving you a gentle kiss smiling against your lips as the other skaters passed by.

[elsaedelweiss]

@buhtercups

Nineteenth Day of Gift-Giving

Nineteen New Skills

... 19 skills your characters can have or learn

riding a bike

jump roping

singing

diving

hula-hooping

doing make-up

embroidering

sewing

drawing

picking locks

skateboarding

musical instruments

flying a plane

different dancing styles

creating nail art

ice-skating

acting

crocheting

performing magic

24 Days of Gift-Giving

[ltwilliammowett]

Today we're going back in time again, to the time of the famous Hanseatic League. Hidden in door no. 21 is the Ubena von Bremen

More about her here:

The Ubena of Bremen is a replica of a 14th century Hanseatic cog found in the mud of the River Weser in 1962. The sensational find was reconstructed piece by piece (more than 2,000 individual parts) at the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven, measured and preserved for posterity in a conservation bath (800,000 litre capacity with a mixture of water and polyethylene glycol) for 15 years, and is now open to the public.

[zewik7]

«On the 20th day of Christmas my true love gave to me twenty plates of stew,

nineteen pizza rolls,

eighteen kebab rolls,

seventeen apple pies,

sixteen packs of cookies,

fifteen bacon burgers,

fourteen nuggets boxes,

thirteen pasta plates,

twelve gyoza servings,

eleven uramaki rolls,

ten fast-food menus,

nine lasagna trays,

eight hot pretzels,

seven plates of fries,

six ice-cream tubs,

five buckets of wings,

four wedding cakes,

three glazed hens,

two mayonnaise jars

and a whole gravy sauce sea»

Twentieth day of my Advent Calendar! 🎄🥰🐷♥️

[chrism02]

ADVENT CALENDAR 2024 - DAY 20

[lo1k-diamonds]

Saudade by @chateautae

idol!taehyung x choreographer!reader / Secret relationship AU / angst, smut

I was doing it for you! The reason was all for you, for us!

It's always interesting for me when authors use words native to me to describe feelings that are not translatable - like saudade. So yes, I had to read what Taehyung was up to, and I was not disappointed [my review]

Advent Calendar 2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year🎶

It's here, the giving season! And while I love advent calendars and already have one for coffee and one for chocolate, I thought what about one for fics? Though I won't be writing, no - I'll be reviewing and recommending wonderful treats! You'll get juicy suggestions, and our lovely writers will get some love for Christmas! And at the end? I will post a bitey gift :p

How does it work?

Every day, I'll reblog this post and add a card with the fic of the day - I'll give some details, a quote, and a fleeting thought. The selection is based on what I've read this year that got my attention, 1 author a day, multiple AUs and tropes! (check the warnings for the fics individually!)

I hope you check them, and if you do, don't forget to show them some love ✨💜

Don't forget to check the notes/reblogs! 🎄

[fan-a-tink]

Payneland Gif Advent Calendar, Day 19 ☃️

[lonewolflupe]

DAY 19 | Sergeant Hunter for @clonethirstingisreal <3

Advent Calendar and some ramblings below the cut (:

Dear Carol,

I couldn’t make an Advent Calendar without dedicating one day to you (and Hunter)! I’ve seen you write more than once that you feel that you’re not creative and wish you could give something back in return. Please don’t feel sorry about any of that! Because all your words of support and encouragement are as dear to me as any gifted art or fic <3 It’s always such a pleasure seeing you in my notifications and your support means the galaxy to me. And I gift stuff to people because I want to, so don’t ever feel guilty about receiving gifts from me! And I know real life can be hard but I’m glad you’re here with us in the clone community, sharing your love for Hunter and the other clones. Thanks for being here with us! <3

Happy Holidays!

Love, Lupe

I would also like to dedicate this to @captn-trex . Firstly because you inspired me to draw Hunter’s wavy mullet like this haha, but also because you’ve been so incredibly kind to me lately! I might have needed the remainder of December to thank all the people that I couldn’t fit in my Advent Calendar anymore (24 days is seriously not enough to thank this lovely clone community), but I guess there will be more time to draw gifts/requests once this event is over! Happy Holidays to you as well, Lia! <3

day 18 | ↓ | day 20

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