Advent calendars are a fun way for you and your family to countdown to Christmas. Over the last few years, Advent calendars have taken on fun new forms that make great gifts for the whole family. Pick one for your family or knock your gifting out early by giving family friends, neighbors or family members a unique advent calendar.
Advent calendars build anticipation for Christmas and provide a moment each day to pause as a family from Christmas to-dos and remember the reason we celebrate Christmas. It’s a meaningful gift for the whole family and so nice that you can deliver these gifts right after Thanksgiving and have that checked off your list.
My girls love our Felt Nativity Advent Calendar and take turns every day adding each piece to the Nativity scene. (Full disclosure: there is a little arguing every year over go gets to put on Baby Jesus.) I have shared my family’s advent calendar on here multiple times and it always sells out, so make sure to act fast! It is available with Prime Shipping, too! Here are a few classic Advent calendars to enjoy with your whole family:
Advent calendars are a religious tradition that allow us to meditate on our Savior’s birth. Consider one of these Advent calendars to help you refocus and prepare your hearts for the celebration of that day. I especially love Oliver and Hooper Paper‘s Twelve Days of Advent Calendar to gift friends.The verses chosen for this Advent Calendar walk through the story of Creation, the Fall, God’s redemption, Jesus’ birth and the future hope to come. Perfect to put on your kitchen counter or desk during the season. You can also shop their Christmas Story Advent Calendar for Children to help bring the story of Christ’s birth to life.
Gourmet gifts are great for family friends, neighbors and business associates. These Advent calendars are the best around and can be enjoyed by everyone! See my other favorite Gourmet Gifts here.
Over the last few years, I have seen some of my favorite beauty brands introduce their own Advent calendars. These would make great gifts for friends, moms, and sisters. Browse more beauty gifts here.
For a fun toy gift, this Schleich calendar is full of dinosaurs. These animals can be a collectible toy and are in our Yearly Gifts post. Don’t miss their Advent calendar for girl’s either!
I was also so excited to see American Girl come out with their own countdown set here. We always make sure to include American Girl items in our Girl’s Gift Guide.
Don’t forget to browse our entire Holiday Gift Guide to get all of your shopping done ahead of time!
