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Best Advent Calendars of 2026: Fun, Useful and Unusual Picks
The town hall in Gengenbach, Germany, lit at dusk with its windows turned into a giant outdoor advent calendar beside a Christmas tree
History of the Advent Calendar: From Chalk Marks to Chocolate
Im Lande des Christkinds, an early printed advent calendar published by Gerhard Lang in Munich, with 24 illustrated picture boxes by Richard Ernst Kepler
A tall house-shaped advent calendar of lit numbered windows on a brick church wall beside a Christmas tree
When to Start an Advent Calendar: December 1 or Advent Sunday?
An evergreen Advent wreath with three purple candles and one pink candle in brass holders
Reusable Advent Calendars: Wooden, Fabric and Drawer Styles
A wooden advent calendar with small numbered drawers under a cut-out village of houses and trees
Empty Advent Calendar Boxes to Fill Yourself: 12, 24 and 25 Days
Rows of small paper house boxes in red and blue, each printed with an advent calendar number
Small glass Christmas ornaments packed in a slotted cardboard box on a wooden floor
DIY Advent Calendar Ideas: Homemade Calendars You Can Make in a Day
A homemade advent calendar of brown paper bags with number tags, stars and pine sprigs
A colorful paper chain garland draped over evergreen branches
Advent Calendars for Adults 2026: Beauty, Food, Puzzles and More
Lit candles in glass jars numbered 1, 2 and 3 with red ribbons on a round wooden tray
Advent Calendars for Kids 2026: LEGO, Toys, Crafts and Collectibles
A felt advent calendar of small stockings and pouches with number patches hanging from a red string
Beauty Advent Calendars 2026: Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance Compared
A flat lay of makeup brushes, a lipstick, mascara, blush and a compact on a peach background
Small amber and white skincare dropper bottles and a jar with a wooden lid on linen
LEGO Advent Calendars 2026: Every Set, Plus Past Years Still Sealed
A toy brick Santa Claus minifigure riding a small built sleigh against blurred blue holiday lights
Dog and Cat Advent Calendars: Treats, Toys and What to Check
A black Labrador lying in front of a decorated Christmas tree with red ornaments and lights
Puzzle and Game Advent Calendars: Jigsaws, Mysteries and Dice
Loose jigsaw puzzle pieces in pastel and bright colors scattered on a white surface
Hands fitting blue sky pieces into a jigsaw puzzle on a wooden table
NeeDoh Advent Calendar 2026: Squishmas, Halloween and More Squishies
A row of squishy stress balls with smiley faces and yarn hair in red, green, orange, pink, yellow and blue
A hand squeezing a ball of pink slime packed with white foam beads
Food and Drink Advent Calendars: Tea, Chocolate, Candy and More
Glass cups of different herbal and black teas seen from above on a white marble surface
A cup of tea with a lemon slice beside small bowls and jars of loose leaf tea on marble
Advent Wreaths and Candles: Colors, Order and What to Buy
Advent wreath of evergreen branches with three violet candles and one rose candle, two of them lit
An evergreen advent wreath with four white pillar candles, pine cones and small ornaments
Red Bull Advent Calendar 2026 and Other Energy Drink Calendars
Two plain white aluminum beverage cans with no labels lying on a white surface
Food Advent Calendars: Bonne Maman Jam, Cheese, Ramen and Snacks
Rows of small glass jars of dark fruit preserves on a wooden surface
A wooden board of sliced and cubed cheeses with green olives and tomatoes
Sephora, Ulta and Anthropologie Advent Calendars 2026
Close-up of unbranded lipsticks in red, pink, nude and plum shades standing together
Three small nail polish bottles in rust red, silver and gold on a white background
Reusable and DIY Advent Calendars, Plus Filler Ideas
A wooden house-shaped advent calendar with small wrapped gifts in red and orange paper in each compartment
Small hanging fabric pouches with sewn-on numbers and a sprig of greenery
How to Choose an Advent Calendar: Doors, Dates, Budget and Age
A white wooden advent calendar with numbered drawers under a row of lit cut-out houses and trees
Chocolate Advent Calendars 2026: Lindt, Ferrero, Kinder and More
An open wooden box of numbered square chocolates under a lid printed with a festive star
Rows of decorated chocolate truffles in a gold-lined box
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A hand holding a wooden countdown block showing 24, with a small red car carrying a tree on top
A small tan dog with a red collar sitting in front of a white Christmas tree and a knitted stocking
A small painted wooden train ornament hanging from a Christmas tree branch
Squishmallows Advent Calendars: Micromallows, Squish-a-longs and More
Small numbered gift boxes shaped like a red train and houses, with a letter to Santa
Small Gifts for Advent Calendars: Tiny Fillers That Fit Each Door
A small gift wrapped in printed paper and twine with a glass ornament, resting on pine branches
Small, colorful glass Christmas ornaments sitting in the compartments of a green box
Candy Advent Calendars 2026: Gummy, Sour, Marshmallow and More
A white snowman mug of white hot chocolate topped with star-shaped marshmallows
A clear glass bowl full of sugar-coated sour gummy worms in bright colors
Hot Wheels Advent Calendar 2026: What Is Inside, and Past Years
A small red toy car carrying a tiny Christmas tree on its roof among festive decorations
Pokemon Advent Calendars: Card and Figure Calendars Compared
A fanned stack of colorful trading cards on a dark table
Fragrance Advent Calendars 2026: Which Are Worth It, for Her and Him
Glass perfume bottles and atomizers with amber scent arranged on a dressing table
Luxury Advent Calendars 2026: Which Are Worth the Price?
A faceted crystal snowflake ornament throwing rainbow light
Gold, white and wire-ball Christmas ornaments resting on fir branches
Jewelry Advent Calendars 2026: Charm, Kids and Fine Jewelry Picks
Rows of small drop and stud earrings with colored stones pinned to a white display board
Candle Advent Calendars: Mini Candle Sets and Numbered Candles
Small white votive candles in clear glass holders on a pale table
Disney and Marvel Advent Calendars 2026: LEGO, Funko, Doorables, Pins
A vinyl figure of a red-haired princess archer standing outdoors
Funko Pop Advent Calendars 2026: Pocket Pop and Bitty Pop Compared
A small vinyl collectible figure in a dark beanie and jacket on a white background
Makeup Advent Calendars 2026: e.l.f., essence, Benefit and More
A palette of crushed eyeshadows in green, teal, purple and gray
Advent Calendars for Teens 2026: K-Pop, Beauty, Fandoms and DIY
Small doll keychains of a girl and boy in traditional Korean hanbok
Advent Calendars for Men 2026: Tools, Grooming, Food and LEGO
Close-up of a socket wrench set with shiny metal sockets in several sizes
NFL, NBA and Baseball Advent Calendars: Sports Countdowns Compared
A pile of worn leather baseballs with red stitching
Sticker Advent Calendars: What Comes Inside and Who They Suit
A young girl putting stickers on a yellow plant pot at a sunny table
Skincare Advent Calendars 2026: Which Give the Best Value?
Two open jars of face cream on a pale surface scattered with green leaves and petals
A jade roller and gua sha stone beside open jars of skin cream on a marble table
Mini Toy Advent Calendars: Mini Brands, Polly Pocket, Little People
A miniature snowy scene with a small white toy train, pine trees and tiny figures on a bench
Baking Advent Calendars 2026: Cookie Cutters, Sprinkles and Spices
Hands rolling chocolate cookie dough on a wooden table scattered with metal cookie cutters in star, heart and tree shapes
Book Advent Calendars: Mini Story Sets and How to Make Your Own
Parcels wrapped in brown paper and string with small tags, beside an open book and warm fairy lights
Sock Advent Calendars: 12 or 24 Days of Socks and Who They Suit
A row of legs in colorful striped and plain ankle socks
Funny Advent Calendars: Christmas Vacation, Home Alone and Die Hard
Bowls of plain, caramel and cheese popcorn among Christmas baubles on a wooden table
Nativity Advent Calendars: Wooden, Fabric and Christian Countdowns
Carved light wooden nativity set with Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus under a large star
Cross Stitch, Crochet and Sewing Advent Calendars 2026
Embroidered yellow flowers in a wooden hoop beside lit candles and a mug on a tray
Knitting Advent Calendars: Mini Skeins, Notions and Kits
Knitting in progress on needles beside balls of pink, green and gray yarn
Fishing Advent Calendars: Lures, Flies and Outdoor Gear Countdowns
Yellow tackle box holding metal spoon lures, sinkers and large fishing hooks
Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendars 2026: Vosges, Neuhaus and More
Assorted dark, milk and white chocolate truffles in a gift box
Tea Advent Calendars 2026: Loose Leaf, DAVIDsTEA, Tea Forte, Adagio
Rows of wrapped tea bags in assorted colors filling a wooden tea box
Coffee Advent Calendars 2026: Whole Bean, Specialty and Pod Picks
Three white cups holding whole coffee beans, ground coffee and brewed black coffee
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A tabby cat lying under a decorated Christmas tree among ornaments
