One of the cutest holiday decor traditions just has to be the advent calendar. Exciting for kids and parents alike, waking up nearly every morning of December to a surprise—whether it’s a tiny gift, a chocolate, or themed toy—brings a little extra joy to the holiday season. Say what you will about Elf on the Shelf, advent calendars will always be the original morning pick-me-up throughout the holiday season.
There are tons of options for advent calendars out there, and sorting through them can be challenging. Is it better to get a durable advent calendar that will last your family for years? Or would you rather treat yourself to a new coffee every morning with a single-use calendar? Luckily, we’ve rounded up the cutest advent calendars to snag before December is upon us. Take that, Elf on the Shelf!
Christmas Village Advent Calendar
Combine an advent calendar countdown with Christmas crafting in this KiwiCo crate. Starting on December 1, kids will open a new envelope each day and make the project inside, ending in an adorable holiday display.
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Merry & Bright Calendar
This bright and festive wool hanging advent calendar can be personalized for your family and used year after year.
Embroidered Pocket Advent Calendar
Cute, classic, and canvas, this embroidered advent calendar will fit in with your other Christmas decor and last for years to come. Each pocket has space for a surprise gift or chocolate every morning.
Wooden Advent Calendar
This advent calendar combines the tradition with a puzzle element with a movable star that can be shifted from notch to notch each day. Little hooks can hang envelopes of goodies or messages.
Tree Bells Advent Calendar
Move each of these tiny silver bells on their tree-shaped frame as the days creep closer and closer to Christmas. With this advent calendar, you can truly hear the silver bells.
Scandi Bird Felt Advent Calendar
If you prefer to depart from classic red and green in your holiday decor, this embroidered calendar from West Elm is for you. Each day has a little pocket for holding gifts of your choice.
Metal Advent Calendar
This minimalistic and stylish advent calendar is a fun and functional piece of holiday decor. Move the metal magnetic wreath from day to day throughout the month of December.
Wood Advent Calendars
Love advent calendars but lacking wall space? This adorable wood house advent calendar comes with little snow-frosted trees in the top for extra holiday cheer.
Quilted Christmas Advent Calendar
For a personalized advent calendar, look no further than this classic, quilted and embroidered version from Pottery Barn. Each pocket features a different winter-themed illustration, with space for a monogram at the top.
Coffee Capsule Advent Calendar
Adults deserve to have fun advent calendars, too. If your best friend is your Keurig, snag this compostable coffee capsule advent calendar for a different brew every morning of December.
Star Wars Advent Calendar
What little (and big)Star Wars fan wouldn't love to add to their LEGO collection each day in December?
Advent Calendar Storage Truck
This charming advent calendar doubles as a Christmas toy. The rolling struck houses 24 slots that can be opened to store gifts and candy, and will look adorable as a decoration, too.
DIY Wooden Advent Calendar
Turn decorating into a true DIY affair with this wooden advent calendar. This 24-drawer wooden calendar can be painted and decorated however you or your little ones like.
Hanukkah Gifting Box
This countdown calendar includes eight small gifting drawers for those families celebrating the nights of Hanukkah. Plus, it also works a pretty tabletop decor item!
Glitter House Advent Calendar
This intricate advent calendar is a truly beautiful piece of holiday decor. Emulate woodland themes in your decoration by putting out this internally lit, easily personalized advent calendar.
Pocket Advent Calendar
This subtle and minimalistic advent calendar from Gathre is vegan, water-resistant, and free of toxins. The pockets on this calendar are big enough to fit multiple gifts and treats.
comes in 3 colors and 2 sizes
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