Countdown to Christmas

A new Makaton treat every day during Advent

STARTS MONDAY 1st DECEMBER!

It's that time of year again! Countdown to Christmas is just around the corner, and this year marks our 13th anniversary of Makaton Advent.

Over the years we've seen 100s of schools, families, organisations, community groups, and choirs take part in our Countdown to Christmas videos. It's been so much fun to see what the Makaton community has created each year. We would like to thank everyone who has taken part and helped us spread the Makaton magic each year.

Merry Christmas!

Posted on 25/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. It's Christmas! Wishing you a Happy Christmas from The Makaton Charity.

1 sleep to go

Posted on 24/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 1 sleep to go! Today, we have Wouldn't Change A Thing singing Wonderful Christmastime. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 23/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 2 sleeps to go! Today, we have Sign Ability signing Robin. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 22/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 3 sleeps to go! Today, we have The Grange signing Mince Pie. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 21/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 4 sleeps to go! Today, we have Forward Day Centre singing Silent Night. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 20/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 5 sleeps to go! Today, we have Dorin Park signing Jingle Bells. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 19/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 6 sleeps to go! Today, we have NSPCC signing Angel. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

7 sleeps to go

Posted on 18/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 7 sleeps to go! Today, we have Alfie signing Toys. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

8 sleeps to go

Posted on 17/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 8 sleeps to go! Today, we have Sign Out Loud performing Jingle Bell Rock. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 16/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 9 sleeps to go! Today, we have Makaton Club signing Mistletoe. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 15/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 10 sleeps to go! Today, we have Makaton with Lucinda signing Donkey. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 14/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 11 sleeps to go! Today, we have a sign: Christmas Tree. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 13/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 12 sleeps to go! Today, we have A Show of Hands performing We Three Kings. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 12/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 13 sleeps to go! Today, we have Natty signing Christmas Card. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

14 sleeps to go

Posted on 11/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 14 sleeps to go! Today, we have Talbot Specialist School singing Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

15 sleeps to go

Posted on 10/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 15 sleeps to go! Today, we have Mencap signing Father Christmas. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 09/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 16 sleeps to go! Today, we have Russet School and Woodlands Signing Sleigh. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 08/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 17 sleeps to go! Today, we have The Include Choir performing Let it Snow. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 07/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 18 sleeps to go! Today, we have Derwen College signing Cracker. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 06/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 19 sleeps to go! Today, we have DJ Jay performing Donkey Song. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 05/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 20 sleeps to go! Today, we have Solo Choir performing Christmas Is All Around Us. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

21 sleeps to go

Posted on 04/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 21 sleeps to go! Today, we have Wilf signing Reindeer. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

22 sleeps to go

Posted on 03/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 22 sleeps to go! Today, we have Singing Hands performing I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

23 sleeps to go

Posted on 02/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 23 sleeps to go! Today, we have Harry signing Snowman. #CountdownToChristmas #Makaton #Advent

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Posted on 01/12/2025
A new Makaton Christmas treat every day during Advent. 24 sleeps to go! Today, we are kicking off our Countdown to Christmas with the Newcastle Signing Choir singing O Holy Night.