We love celebrating the Christmas season. The month of December is dedicated to building the excitement until the 25th. Advent calendars are a great way to do that. I have put together a list of our favorite, unique calendars for both young and old!
Best Advent Calendars for Kids
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Fisher Price Thomas the Train Minis Advent Calendar
This is the one we got for our youngest. He is almost 2 and is very much into cars and trains. His brothers are getting Lego Advent Calendars but we felt those were too advanced for him so this one was perfect!
For your animal lovers, this advent calendar is loaded with 24 Advent figurines. How fun will this be to open every morning!
Lego Advent Calendars
These are the ones we have given my kids each year. They love opening up the little box each morning and putting the mini Lego set together. They make several different calendar themes so that you can find the perfect one for your child. This year my boys are getting a Star Wars themed calendar.
Lego City Advent CalendarChristmas Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar
As a little girl, this is the one I would have wanted to get.
Disney Story Book Advent Calendar
How cute are these Disney books?
In my house, Pokemon is huge. This calendar would be a hit.
The Purple Cow – Crazy Scientist Advent Calendar
This would be perfect for your little scientists!
Rocks and Minerals Advent Calendar
For your future geologists, this rocks and minerals kit would be a hit. As a former classroom teacher, I know that students have a fascination with geology.
Funko Harry Potter Advent Calendar
Combine Funko with Harry Potter and you have got a hit!
Advent Calendars for Moms
Let’s not forget mom during the holidays. Moms put so much time and energy into making the holidays special for their kids so why not give them a daily Advent calendar too. These are perfect for pampering mom in December.
Bonne Maman 2021 Limited Edition Advent Calendar
How adorable are these mini fruit spreads and honey jars. This would be perfect for any tea lover!
This calendar will bring a daily smile to any mom.
As a mom, I can’t survive without coffee, especially in the month of December. What a fun daily treat for moms!
Moms need pampering too during the holidays and this is calendar is sure to do the trick.
December is the best time of year to uncork a bottle of wine. This calendar from Total Wine is the best.
Crossword Puzzle Advent Calendar
Advent Calendars for Dads
Bourbon and Whiskey Advent Calendar
Beef Jerky Calendar from Man Crates
What says dad more than meat? This Man Crate Advent calendar is filled with daily beef jerky samples.
For the dads who love to fish!
Advent Calendars for the Whole Family
Sometimes finding something that the whole family can enjoy together is truly the best. This year, I made me own printable Advent calendars for our family to do together. You can find them on my Etsy Shop HERE.
The Advent activity cards have the numbers 1-24 and 24 different activities to complete during the month of December, including decorating the tree, making paper snowflakes and getting a gift for someone special. You can print these double sided or individually to complete in any order. We plan to hang these on our fireplace mantle and add an activity as we complete it. Think of these as a December bucket list. You can get this set HERE
These Advent cards come with the numbers 1-24 and a daily scripture passage to help remember the Christmas story. I print these double sided and we turn on over each day and read the passage together. You can get yours HERE
This Advent calendar would make Christmas Movie Night extra special!
The Christmas holidays are my absolute favorite and it is our tradition every year to start things off with an Advent countdown. Leave me a comment and let me know what are your favorite Advent calendars.