17 different ways you could count down the days until Christmas!
Published: October 21, 2024
Let’s be real–while seasonal advent calendars can be fun for your littles to open, it can often be really stressful (and expensive!) to decide which one to buy. In order to choose which ones best fit your kids’ preferences, it’s essential to know what kinds of advent calendars are out there. Check out this holiday advent calendar roundup that includes 17 different ways you could count down the days until Christmas!
Bluey’s Exclusive Advent Calendar Pack
The Heelers are celebrating Christmas, and with this advent calendar, you and your child can join them in anticipating the big day! Who knows what surprise your child will find awaiting him or her each day? Bluey, Bingo, and Bartlebee toy figures, 16 accessories, and even 5 stickers are inside! Although, is it even Christmas without a mini Christmas tree? Good thing it has that too… $24.99, amazon.com
DC Superheroes Advent Calendar
Do you have a want-to-be superhero in your house who loves Funko Pop! vinyl figures? In this advent calendar, your child will unveil heroes and villains alike, each dressed in holiday ensembles–and some may even be styled in gingerbread form. $33.93, amazon.com
Dog Cookie Advent Calendar
If your dog is feeling left out, you could buy him his own advent calendar filled with 12 days of doggie treats. If he doesn’t already, he’ll love you forever… and maybe just maybe it’ll stop him from tearing open the presents under the tree this year.
$9.62, chewy.com
Emotional Support Plush Pals Advent Calendar
While this advent calendar is on the pricier end, it comes with 25 mini collectible plushies, from fries and a nugget to a gingerbread man and a Christmas tree. Talk about cute & cozy! A true stuffed animal collector’s dream. $49.99, amazon.com
English Tea Shop Organic Tea Advent Calendar
This reminds me of Peter Pan’s famous quote, “Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have our tea first?” Try traditional teas from England in this advent calendar! (And if you really want to go overboard, consider surprising your child with a mug or teapot to hold them all!) While there are some more extravagant tea advent calendars out there, this one is the same premise but with a much cheaper price tag. $14.99, worldmarket.com
EXIT: The Game Advent Calendar
For all my game-lovers (especially Clue!) out there, this one’s for you. Each day, you unveil another riddle that’s a clue in the mystery of the missing star. If you’re looking for a creative spin on the advent calendar that you could do as a family, this game is a great option. $49.95, store.thamesandkosmos.com
Harry Potter Hot Chocolate Bombs 12 Day Advent Calendar
Experience the “magic” of a Harry Potter-themed advent calendar with the fun of hot chocolate bombs. Drop these 12 bombs into your warm milk and watch as the chocolatey goodness explodes, transforming your cup’s contents into a different color! $19.99, worldmarket.com
Hot Wheels Advent Calendar 2024
A Hot Wheels a day keeps the kids wanting to play… isn’t that what they say? This 24-day calendar includes 8 Hot Wheels cars and 16 winter-themed accessories. $21.99, amazon.com
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar
This LEGO Friends calendar is packed with 272 pieces of potential fun! Your child can collect mini buildable activities, 5 characters, and 2 pets, with a few surprises, across the 24 days leading up to Christmas with this calendar. $26.49, amazon.com
Mattel Barbie Advent Calendar with Barbie Doll
Does your little girl love to dress up her Barbies? In this advent calendar, not only will she open up a new Barbie, but she’ll also discover 24-days’ worth of all kinds of fashionista clothing items and trendy accessories! $34.95, amazon.com
Mattel Disney Princess Advent Calendar
This advent calendar is perfect for all Disney princess-lovers! Inside are 24 Disney-related items, including 4 small Princess dolls–Tiana, Cinderella, Ariel, and Belle–each dressed in removable holiday-themed skirts and winter capes. Of course, where Ariel is, Flounder and Sebastian are bound to follow, along with several other friend figures for each of the princesses. Additional pop-out play pieces are waiting to be discovered, from a holiday tree to a snowman. $29.99, amazon.com
Play-Doh Advent Calendar
Not only does this advent calendar have 24 cans of Play-Doh inside, it also includes festive tear-off playmats with snowman and gingerbread scenes. Perfect for if you have littles! $21.99, amazon.com
Pokemon Holiday Advent Calendar
16 holiday-themed Pokemon figures and 8 Christmas accessories–what more could a boy want?
$39.97, walmart.com
Taylor Swift Advent Calendar
For all the “Swifties” in your house, this Taylor Swift charm bracelet advent calendar might be just the thing. Inside are 2 charm bracelets and 22 charms, each uniquely T-Swift themed. $13.19, walmart.com
The Elf on the Shelf’s Spin & Soar 12-Day Countdown to Christmas
The Elf on the Shelf has certainly grown over the years, establishing “the Elf” as a Christmas staple. Join the Elf on his adventure to explore the North Pole in the 12 days leading up to Christmas. This 12-day “spin & soar” advent calendar contains North Pole airplanes, 2 sweet-spinning cars, 4 playable mini figures, 4 accessories, and more! $19.95, shop.elfontheshelf.com
12 Coffees Of Christmas Coffee Pods
If you have a teen that is addicted to coffee–or perhaps one who is more pleasant post-morning coffee–consider gifting this 12-day advent calendar. It includes all kinds of holiday flavors, from classics like “candy cane,” “Christmas cookie,” and “gingerbread” to more unique coffee flavors like “spiced eggnog” and “chocolate coconut blizzard.” $14.99, worldmarket.com
25 Days of Christmas Nativity Scene Set
Teach your children the real meaning of Christmas with this Nativity set. Each day, they can open a surprise piece from the Biblical narrative of Jesus’ birth. From farm animals, camels, and trees to characters like the angel, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus, you’ll have the opportunity to talk to them about the story while they participate each day in a hands-on way. $29.99, amazon.com
Remember: don’t put too much pressure on yourself to come up with the “perfect” advent calendar. They’re just a fun way to celebrate and anticipate Christmas Day. There are hundreds of advent calendar options available in stores and online. Your kids will love whichever one you buy, and it shouldn’t have to break the bank. Hopefully this guide gave you a basic overview of some of the more unique advent calendars out there!