A little more anticipation every day

100 Wuselig Days Until Christmas

Puschel would happily decorate everything at once. Flauschi has a better idea: every day, they prepare one tiny thing—with no hurry, no present pressure and plenty of shared anticipation.

67 days to go today34 preparations are ready
Puschel is cheerfully tangled in a paper-star garland inside the autumn Wuselhouse while Flauschi stands beside him with a blank plan and a pencil

From today back to the beginning

The little beginnings so far

New days will be added one at a time. No family has to complete everything; choose what feels good.

67days to go
Flauschi places a small plain parcel into a soft green cloth bag on the low table. Puschel watches with interest beside her; the two are similar in size.
A cloth bag can wrap a surprise – and be used again later.

October 18, 2026 · Today

The Cloth Bag

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Today’s little preparation

If you like, try using a cloth bag you already have to wrap a small, unbreakable object together. Does it fit, and can you take it out again? It does not have to become a present; nobody needs to buy or sew anything.

For adults: Choose a clean, suitable bag without dangerously long loops or loose small parts. Supervise cords and drawstrings as appropriate for the child; never put them around a neck or body. Avoid fragile or sharp objects.

68days to go
Flauschi points to a clear low shelf with a pale cloth inside the open living-room cupboard. Puschel stands beside her, the same size, holding two closed books in both paws.
A little empty shelf waits for surprises to come.

October 17, 2026

Room for Surprises

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Today’s little preparation

Together, find a small, easy-to-reach place for something you would like to keep for later. If you like, clear a shelf. Give the things already there another suitable place; nobody has to give anything away or make a present now.

For adults: Check that furniture is stable and the shelf easy to reach. Adults handle heavy objects. Do not let children climb on furniture; protect fingers when opening and closing cupboard doors. Store small parts and string appropriately for the child.

69days to go
Puschel writes on a small gift tag with a red pencil. Flauschi, the same size as him, smiles with one paw near her mouth. Both stand at the low table in their familiar living room.
A name goes on the tag – the surprise can wait.

October 16, 2026

The First Gift Tag

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Today’s little preparation

If you like, make a small tag for a kind message or something homemade to give later. A name or your own identifying picture is enough. Nobody has to plan a present or share a secret.

For adults: Offer suitable paper and an easy-to-hold pencil. Help with cutting and hole punching when needed; supervise loose string and small parts as appropriate for the child. Surprises are optional. Anything frightening or upsetting can always be shared with a trusted person.

70days to go
Puschel holds a little mug of apple drink with both paws. Flauschi stands beside him, holding the handle of her mug on a coaster on the low, light wooden table. Two apple slices, the red book and black leather furniture belong to their cosy autumn room.
Two little mugs of apple drink inspire ideas for a cosy winter visit.

October 15, 2026

A Cup of Wusel Warmth

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Today’s little preparation

Talk about a drink you enjoy during a cosy visit. If you like, try a mild apple drink with an adult’s help. Talking or listening is just as welcome.

For adults: Adults handle heating and pouring. Allow the drink to cool to a comfortable temperature and check before tasting; place mugs securely, consider individual tolerances and keep away from fireplaces and candles. Taking part is optional.

71days to go
Puschel and Flauschi sit relaxed side by side on the cream rug behind the low, light wooden table. A closed red book with a green bookmark lies beside paper and a pencil. Black leather furniture and autumn round windows frame their quiet evening.
Puschel and Flauschi enjoy an evening of anticipation without needing to finish anything.

October 14, 2026

An Evening Without Hurry

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Today’s little preparation

If you like, take a quiet moment together. You do not need to make or finish anything. Listening, talking or sitting quietly together is enough.

For adults: The break is optional and can be as short or long as feels comfortable. Choose a safe, cosy place away from fireplaces, candles and hot objects.

72days to go
Flauschi uses a red pencil to draw a circle on a green bookmark at the low wooden table. Puschel holds an open book facing himself. Black leather furniture stands on a cream rug in their familiar living room.
Flauschi makes a bookmark so they can easily find their place after a break from reading.

October 13, 2026

The Reading Bookmark

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Today’s little preparation

If you like, decorate a flat paper strip as a bookmark. Put it in a book at a place you want to find again later. A plain sheet of paper works too.

For adults: Taking part is optional. Adults help with cutting if needed; keep the bookmark free of strings, small parts or hard decorations. Handle books gently and work at a table you can reach, away from the fireplace and candles.

73days to go
Puschel loosely holds a soft green blanket around his body. Flauschi touches the fabric with one paw. Both stand with uncovered feet in their familiar room with round windows and autumn trees outside.
Puschel plays the test guest and tries out how cosy the soft blanket feels.

October 12, 2026

The Blanket Test

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Today’s little preparation

If you like, feel a blanket with your hands. Is it soft, smooth or fluffy? Make yourself a cosy place while sitting down and say what feels comfortable to you.

For adults: Taking part is optional. Keep heads and faces uncovered, hold blankets loosely and do not walk around wrapped in them. Stay away from candles, fireplaces and other heat sources. Nobody has to be covered with a blanket.

74days to go
Puschel points to a tiny star between the clouds outside. Flauschi looks in the same direction with her paws together. Both stand on the floor of their familiar room, with the paper star still hanging in the round window.
A tiny star between the clouds reminds them of someone they would like to make happy at Christmas.

October 11, 2026

A Star Between the Clouds

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Today’s little preparation

If you like, think of someone you would like to make happy. What does that person enjoy? A little help, a kind greeting or time to listen can be lovely ideas. Nothing has to be finished today.

For adults: Taking part is optional. Keep windows closed and do not climb on furniture to look outside. Nobody has to share private names or wishes. Ask about someone’s preferences rather than assuming what will make them happy.

75days to go
Puschel taps gently into his open paw while Flauschi claps softly. Both stand by the rain-covered round window in their familiar room, with glowing autumn leaves outside.
Two little taps, one longer one and a pause: autumn rain gives them a rhythm of anticipation.

October 10, 2026

The Rain Rhythm at the Window

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Today’s little preparation

If you like, listen for a moment to the rain or another quiet everyday sound. Make up a short rhythm with gentle paw taps or soft claps and a pause. Simply listening is lovely too.

For adults: Taking part is optional; choose a comfortable volume. Keep the window closed, do not climb on furniture or tap the glass. Anyone sensitive to sound may just watch or choose a quiet alternative.

76days to go
Puschel draws on a sheet at the low table while Flauschi smiles and points to their picture recipe with a cushion, happy face and two pawprints.
Quiet, laughter and time for each other become a little picture recipe.

October 9, 2026

The Recipe for Cosiness

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Today’s little preparation

Think together about what makes a moment cosy for you. If you like, draw a little picture of it, or simply make time for each other.

For adults: Taking part is optional. Quiet and closeness may look different for everyone; nobody has to draw, talk or cuddle. Keep a safe distance from the fireplace.

77days to go
Puschel holds a sagging measuring tape above the low table while Flauschi laughs kindly beside him.
A detour in the tape leads to a funny measuring mistake.

October 8, 2026

Puschel’s Kitchen Measure

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Today’s little preparation

Use your hands to compare the width of a small tabletop. Guess first, then look together.

For adults: Adults supervise measuring. Do not wrap tapes around body parts or pull them; put them away afterwards. Nobody needs to climb on furniture.

78days to go
Flauschi holds a cinnamon stick a little way from Puschel’s nose; the open tin stands on the low table.
A familiar scent can mean something different to everyone.

October 7, 2026

The Cinnamon Tin

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Today’s little preparation

Describe a familiar, mild scent in your own words. Nobody has to smell it or join in.

For adults: Adults choose suitable ingredients. Smell gently from a distance; do not inhale spice powder or put anything in the nose. Skip the activity if someone is sensitive or uncomfortable.

79days to go
Puschel enjoys the apple scent with closed eyes while Flauschi points to the bowl on the low coffee table.
A little bowl of apples inspires the first party food ideas.

October 6, 2026

The First Apple Scent

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Today’s little preparation

Talk about a scent you enjoy. Anyone who prefers can simply listen.

For adults: Adults handle heating and hot containers. Let food cool to a comfortable temperature before tasting and consider allergies and intolerances.

80days to go
Puschel draws an invitation at the small low coffee table while Flauschi watches; the Christmas chest and nut bowl stand beside it on the floor.
A little welcoming picture can wait until everyone finds a suitable day.

October 5, 2026

An Invitation for Later

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Today’s little preparation

Draw a friendly invitation with a house, a paw print or your own welcoming picture. It does not need a date today.

For adults: A drawn invitation does not commit anyone to a party or visit. Decide future guests and dates together and respect their wishes.

81days to go
Puschel thoughtfully holds a paw against his chest while Flauschi talks warmly with him at the low rectangular coffee table.
Together, welcome and time: three little words to look forward to.

October 4, 2026

Three Warm Words

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Today’s little preparation

Find three words together that feel cosy or friendly to you. Talking, pointing or simply listening are all welcome.

For adults: There are no correct Christmas words. Make room for different wishes and quiet participation.

82days to go
Puschel holds a blue paper sample and Flauschi a red one, with yellow and orange samples on the table in their familiar autumn room.
Warm colours welcome Puschel’s favourite blue.

October 3, 2026

Christmas Colours

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Today’s little preparation

Place a few coloured papers beside each other. Which combination do you like today? You can have different favourite colours.

For adults: Use large pieces of paper and supervise young children. No scissors are needed today.

83days to go
Puschel puts a hazelnut in a small wooden bowl as Flauschi watches at the low rectangular coffee table in their familiar autumn room.
One little hazelnut becomes the beginning of a shared Christmas idea.

October 2, 2026

The Special Hazelnut

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Today’s little preparation

Think together about something you look forward to at Christmas. Draw your shared idea or tell each other about it.

For adults: Nuts are not play materials for young children because they can pose a choking risk. An adult helps with any later baking and takes possible allergies into account.

84days to go
Puschel and Flauschi sit at the low rectangular coffee table drawing shared memories on two sheets turned towards them. The camera sees the drawings upside down. The round window, autumn trees, paper star, pine cone, bell and green guest seat remain in the background.
A happy memory makes the darker season a little brighter.

October 1, 2026

A Picture of the Happiest Moment

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Today’s little preparation

Draw a happy memory or tell each other about it. Your picture does not need to look perfect. If you like, keep it for a cosy afternoon during the Christmas season.

For adults: An adult can help with suitable pencils and a safe place to sit. Everyone can choose which memory to share; nobody needs to show a picture or personal details in public.

85days to go
Puschel holds the backrest of an empty wooden chair while Flauschi places a green cushion on its seat. Both stand on the floor of the warm autumn living room. The four-pane round window, paper star, pine cone with a red bow, Christmas box and bell stay in place.
A cosy place helps anticipation of a Christmas visit grow.

September 30, 2026

A Place for Guests

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Today’s little preparation

Think together of someone you would enjoy spending a cosy moment with during the Christmas season. Make an existing seat comfortable with a cushion, or talk about what your guest might like. An invitation and a date can wait until later.

For adults: An adult helps move furniture and checks that the chair is steady and paths stay clear. Adults help with later invitations; a visit is optional. Nobody needs to buy anything or share personal details in public.

86days to go
Puschel puts coloured pencils into a small wooden cup and straightens a stack of paper with his other paw. Flauschi watches him with a pleased smile. The warm Wuselhouse still has its four-pane round window and golden autumn trees, one paper star, the decorated pine cone and the little bell on its cloth.
A little help can be a gift without a bow.

September 29, 2026

A Gift Without a Bow

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Today’s little preparation

Tidy a small shared space together, or set out pencils and paper for the next idea. Ask first if the things belong to someone else. One tiny bit of help is enough.

For adults: Adults handle scissors and long strings and watch out for small craft pieces that could be swallowed. No one has to tidy up to earn a present.

87days to go
Flauschi writes on a sheet of paper turned towards her at the low rectangular coffee table. Puschel looks curiously at its top edge without taking it. In the Wuselhouse are the round window, golden autumn trees, paper star, pine cone, Christmas box and bell on a soft cloth.
One secret idea makes Christmas anticipation grow a little.

September 28, 2026

The Secret Ideas Page

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Today’s little preparation

Draw or write one little idea for bringing someone joy during the Christmas season. You may keep it to yourself until later. One kind act is enough; nobody needs to buy anything.

For adults: An adult can help with writing if needed. A child may keep a kind surprise private; there is no need to show an idea or personal details in public.

88days to go
Puschel holds a small open letter with a red heart and happily reads it with Flauschi. The round window, autumn trees, paper star and bell on its soft cloth stay in place behind them.
A little reply can fill a whole room with Christmas anticipation.

September 27, 2026

The First Reply

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Today’s little preparation

Think together of someone you would like to spend time with during the Christmas season. Draw a little invitation idea or say thank you for a kind greeting. There is no need to choose a date today.

For adults: An adult helps with contact and invitations. Personal addresses or contact details should not appear in publicly shared pictures; nobody needs to send a letter or buy anything.

89days to go
Flauschi points to the golden bell with its red ribbon on its soft cloth on the shelf. Puschel holds his brown teddy. Autumn trees remain outside the round four-pane window with one paper star.
A soft cloth, a shared place and just one little ring.

September 26, 2026

A Place for the Little Bell

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Today’s little preparation

Choose a fixed place for your anticipation keepsake: a drawing, paper star or wish container. One object is enough. If you have no bell, hum quietly once instead.

For adults: An adult chooses a stable spot that does not invite climbing. Small bells and ribbons need supervision; nothing needs to be bought.

90days to go
Puschel holds a small golden bell over the open wooden keepsake box as Flauschi looks surprised and delighted.
One little ring makes anticipation audible.

September 25, 2026

The First Christmas Bell

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Today’s little preparation

Choose a quiet sound of anticipation: clap once, hum, or ring a larger bell with an adult. One sound is enough.

For adults: Small bells may have parts that can be swallowed. Adults store them safely and supervise ringing.

91days to go
Puschel taps a gentle rhythm on the wooden table with both paws while Flauschi smiles and claps along.
Tap, tap—pause—tap: the first little Wusel rhythm is here.

September 24, 2026

The Little Wusel Rhythm

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Today’s little preparation

Invent a short, quiet rhythm with your hands and play it together. A pause can be part of it.

For adults: Adults keep the volume comfortable; no one needs to sing or own an instrument.

92days to go
Puschel and Flauschi sit close together under a light blanket and look into an open picture book together.
There's room for two and a new story in the reading nook.

September 23, 2026

A Story in the Reading Nook

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Today’s little preparation

Read a picture book together or invent a short story about a picture. Everyone can add one sentence.

For adults: An adult can help with reading aloud. You do not need to read words to invent a story.

93days to go
On an autumn forest path, Puschel and Flauschi carry a giant red greeting card together toward a small wooden mailbox.
The Christmas greeting almost grows wings on its journey.

September 22, 2026

The Giant Card's Journey

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Today’s little preparation

Take a handmade card to a mailbox with an adult, or hand it to someone personally. A little greeting also fits on little paper.

For adults: Adults accompany the walk and handle addressing and mailing. Do not photograph personal addresses for public sharing.

94days to go
Puschel winds lots of red ribbon around his pinecone while Flauschi holds a second pinecone with a neat little bow.
Two pinecones, two bows—and both just right.

September 21, 2026

The Pinecone with the Giant Bow

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Today’s little preparation

With an adult, decorate a dry fallen pinecone using a short strip of paper or fabric ribbon. One little bow is enough.

For adults: Adults check natural finds for dirt and small parts. Keep long ribbons away from small children.

95days to go
Puschel pulls a red knitted hat from the open plain wooden box; Flauschi looks surprised as two pinecones, a ribbon and a star rest on the table.
The box holds ideas for many days to come.

September 20, 2026

The Box of Possibilities

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Today’s little preparation

With an adult, look into a box of safe keepsakes. Choose no more than two things for a later idea.

For adults: Adults lift heavy boxes and check old objects for sharp edges, breakable pieces and long strings.

96days to go
Puschel holds a giant red greeting card open on the table as Flauschi paints a golden star on her smaller card.
Puschel's card is almost as big as his excitement.

September 19, 2026

The Card That Barely Fit the Table

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Today’s little preparation

Make a small, friendly greeting for someone you like. A drawing and a kind sentence are enough.

For adults: Adults help with cutting and sending. Personal addresses should never appear in publicly shared photos.

97days to go
One paper star hangs in the round window as Flauschi gently frees Puschel from an unfinished short star garland.
The first star is up; the others can wait.

September 18, 2026

The Very First Star

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Today’s little preparation

Make a simple paper star with an adult. Hang up only this one today; decorations can grow slowly.

For adults: Adults help with cutting and hanging. Loose strings must be kept away from small children and pets.

98days to go
Puschel smiles from behind exactly three cushions while Flauschi spreads a light blanket in the still undecorated tree home.
Three cushions, one blanket and room for two.

September 17, 2026

A Corner for Stories

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Today’s little preparation

Make a cozy reading spot with a blanket, a few cushions and a book. It can grow with you until Christmas.

For adults: An adult checks that the spot is safe. Open flames and hot lamps do not belong near blankets and cushions.

99days to go
Flauschi drops a white wish slip into the jar while Puschel holds another white slip.
Two little slips start a great deal of anticipation.

September 16, 2026

The Jar of Good Wishes

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Today’s little preparation

Draw or write a wish for a little thing you could do together. Put it into a shatterproof wish container and draw a slip now and then later.

For adults: An adult chooses a shatterproof container or keeps glass away from small children. Wishes may change at any time.

100days to go
Puschel and Flauschi sit beside the low coffee table and examine a long blank paper plan.
The plan is enormous, but one shared beginning is enough today.

September 15, 2026

A Plan for Looking Forward

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Today’s little preparation

Draw or write down one thing you look forward to doing together during the Christmas season. Nothing else needs planning today.

For adults: An adult can help with writing. Looking forward should not feel like pressure; this is about time together, not shopping.