The countdown to Christmas has begun! We know how impatient kids and adults alike can be when it comes to a holiday as exciting as Christmas, and so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite, most unique Advent Calendars to ease the anticipation with a treat a day until Christmas. It’s okay to cheat and start a couple days late but still keep the treats!
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West Elm Village Advent Calendar
A 24-piece community of houses and trees, in addition to a reindeer and Santa of course, the Village Advent Calendar is a unique twist on the typically boxed countdown. The Village Advent Calendar retails for $24 and is available both in-stores and online. westelm.com -
Paper Source Christmas Advent Clothespins
For the most creative of families Paper Source’s Christmas Advent Clothespins collection is the perfect Christmas countdown option. The pack of 24 cute clothespins features festive red and cream designs and can be used to hang up holiday cards and photos or to create a new tradition. The Christmas Advent Clothespins retail for $9.95 and are available both in-stores and online. papersource.com -
Anthropologie Home for the Holidays Advent Calendar
Perfect for any seasonal Advent calendar collector, the Home for the Holidays Advent Calendar from Anthropologie is sure to be a flawless addition to the collection. The 17” by 14’ paper house is full of adorable holiday details and features a mini story for each day. The calendar retails for $18 and is available online only. anthropologie.com -
Land of Nod Urban Pine Advent Calendar
The 100 percent cotton Urban Pine Advent Calendar provides a geometric twist to the typically patterned calendar. Available for purchase with or without 25 countdown stuffers, it also gives parents the opportunity to hand select each little stuffer themselves. The calendar retails for $49 and is available both in-stores and online. landofnod.com -
Barney’s New York Damman Tea Advent Calendar
This luxe take on the standard Advent calendar features a different type of tea for each day (let's say this one is more of a treat for mom and dad)—the perfect way to relax on a chilly night. The calendar is made in France and includes 24 different flavored and herbal teas from Dammann Frères. It retails for $30 and is available both in-stores and online. barneys.com -
Pottery Barn Tree Advent Calendar
The Tree Advent Calendar takes the Christmas countdown to another level. Made of 24 woven wicker baskets set on top of a tree shaped piece of mango wood with a gold painted finish, this calendar is a beautiful way to personalize one’s Christmas anticipation. The Tree Advent Calendar retails for $179 and is available online only. potterybarn.com -
Mark and Graham Linen Advent Calendar Garland
Mark and Graham have created a unique Advent calendar that doubles as a seasonal red decorative garland. Each cotton-lined pocket is made from natural linen and features rosy red numbers and ribbon trim. The Linen Advent Calendar Garland retails for $59 and is available both in-stores and online. markandgraham.com -
Primitives by Kathy Chalk Art Advent Box Calendar
The Chalk Art Advent Box Calendar comes adorned with shining bells and bright red dates counting down to Christmas day. Spend an evening together with the family adding your own seasonal drawings and tiny treats to each box. The calendar is available both in-stores and online. nordstrom.com -
Restoration Hardware Baby&Child Knit Mitten Advent Calendar
RH Baby&Child has created an adorable Advent Calendar by stringing together two dozen knit mittens on a matching ivory cord. Each mitten has been knit in a festive color with fun cable knit and Fair Isle patterns that bring out the holiday spirit. The Knit Mitten Advent Calendar is available both in-stores and online. rhbabyandchild.com -
Susanne Kaufmann Advent Calendar
It is impossible to deny the stress that accompanies preparing for the holiday season--especially for parents! Susanne Kaufmann’s Advent Calendar takes this into account as it includes 24 relaxing and calming daily treats to allow parents to treat themselves. The comforting products include items such as beauty teas, hand creams and cooking ingredients which will help provide inner peace during the busy holiday season. The calendar retails for 76 Euros (about $95) and is available online. liberty.co.uk