Every morning in December starts the same way in our house. I open the bedroom door, and before I can even say “good morning,” Nala is already meowing and rushing toward her advent calendar. It’s become our new favourite holiday tradition!

Tail up, full of excitement, Nala knows exactly what’s coming: another surprise of the day waiting, and a chance to show off her adorable determination.

Behind each door there is either one of Nala’s absolute favourite treats, or a new toy for her to bat, chase, or fling across the house.

And if you would like to see Nala’s reaction to her daily surprise, we share our morning advent ritual every day on our Instagram Stories. If you want to see her excited meows and dramatic anticipation, make sure to follow along. It’s easily the cutest part of our day.

And here’s the best part: Your furry friends can try the same treats or toys, because we’re updating this post daily with links to each item Nala opens. (Some links may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase — at no extra cost to you.)