Get your kids an advent calendar for Christmas
We had an advent calendar for a few years when I was small. It had a strange magic. We had a simple advent calendar: just pictures behind the doors, no candy let alone toys.
These days advent calendars come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, with stickers for each day counting up till Christmas for instance - and even with toys: playmobil or lego for instance. Many advent calendars have no thought for the nativity (the birth of Christ). Isn't that what Christmas is all about?
An Advent calendar is a special calendar which is used to count or celebrate the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Some calendars are strictly religious, whereas others are secular in content.
Today, most advent calendars are made for children. Many take the form of a large rectangular card with many "windows", one of which is opened every day during Advent. In less elaborate calendars, each window opens to reveal an image, a poem, or part of a story such as the Nativity story itself. More elaborate Advent calendars have a small gift concealed in each window, such as a toy or chocolate candy.
The most sold advent calendars on this page
Pirates Advent Calendar LEGO® Set 6299 2009
Amazon Price: $63.41 (as of 11/23/2009) 
Barbie Advent Calendar Play Set
Amazon Price: $41.99 (as of 11/23/2009)
Santa's on His Way Advent Calendar
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 11/23/2009)
Toy Advent Calendars
It's amazing to me how creative advent calendars have become. These advent calendars are inspired by the things kids love most: their toys.
LEGO® City Advent Calendar
Also a piece of holiday decoration.
LEGO® City Advent Calendar (7907)
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 11/23/2009)
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Barbie Advent Calendar Play Set
Barbie Advent Calendar Play Set
Amazon Price: $41.99 (as of 11/23/2009)
Snowman 3D Calendar
Snowman 3D Calendar
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/23/2009)
My Little Pony 2009 Christmas Advent Calendar
* Count down the days until Christmas with this wintry scene calendar. With twenty-four goodies-filled days to enjoy, you're sure to have plenty to celebrate!
* Find jewelry, winter accessories and the tastiest snacks just by opening the doors!
* Hang the calendar on a wall or use the pop-out stand to set it on a tabletop.
* Pop-out ornaments are ready for hanging on a tree or anywhere else you're looking to spread some holiday cheer!
ponnyville advent calendar my little pony
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 11/23/2009)
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Playmobil Advent Calendar Xmas in Forest
Every year's Playmobil Advent Calendar is a treat. The calendar basically has two parts, both revolving around 24 little playmobile animals, Santas, presents, and other Christmas-oriented toys:
- A stand-up sheet to which parents attach 24 little boxes, one for each day of December until Christmas, and
- a little tableau, where the kids can set up the toys as they open them.
Each day, the kids get to open a box and place the toy on the tableau, setting up a scene that will be finished by Christmas Eve.
Playmobil Advent Calendar Xmas in Forest
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 11/23/2009)
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Sticker advent calendars
A bit more basic than your toy advent calendar: gives your kids something to do with each day of the count down towards Christmas but doesn't spoil them with gifts either.
Little Advent Calendar Sticker Activity Book
Christmas tree advent calendar with stickers
Little Advent Calendar Sticker Activity Book
Amazon Price: $1.50 (as of 11/23/2009)
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Advent Calendar Sticker Picture
Advent Calendar Sticker Picture
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 11/23/2009)
Traditional Christmas advent calendars
For parents who don't feel the need to upgrade the advent calendar with toys or sweets or even stickers. Simply an advent calendar with doors for each of the days counting up till Christmas - and nothing behind the doors but another sweet picture to capture the imagination of your children.
The artwork on these is just exquisite - all those details.
Precious Moments Advent Calendar
A modern version of the nativity advent calendar we grew up with
Precious Moments Advent Calendar $4.95This advent calendar featuring Precious Moments artwork is the perfect gift for children. From December 1st to Christmas Eve, lift each day's dated tab to find a colorful picture and scripture. In order to receive your Advent Calendar by December 1st, you must order before November 24 AND choose expedited shipping.
Published by DaySpring
Christmas Bears Advent Calendar
Christmas Bears Advent Calendar (K11681)
Amazon Price: $9.94 (as of 11/23/2009)
Nativity Advent Calendar
Holidays: Christmas
Nativity Advent Calendar $7.95Count down the days to Christmas with an Advent. For almost a century, Advents have become a way to share the joy and the anticipation of Christmas. Hidden beneath each of the 24 windows is a delightful surprise. Start on December 1st and open one window each day. Open the last window on Christmas Eve. Artwork by Tim Coffey.
Published by WJ Fantasy
Stairway to heaven Advent calendar
Stairway to Heaven Advent Calendar (S704)
Amazon Price: $8.94 (as of 11/23/2009)
Art Advent Calendars: santa and more
Celebrate the Christmas Holidays with Santaclaus
Lang Folk Art Advent Calendar $6.99 Twenty-four days of holiday joy! Day 24 reveals a removable keepsake ornament with photo pocket. On Christmas Eve, gently remove the last door to reveal the ornament. Insert your favorite photo and hang on the tree!
Artwork by Mary Singleton.
By Lang Graphics
Gather Together Advent Calendar $7.95Count down the days to Christmas with an Advent. For almost a century, Advents have become a way to share the joy and the anticipation of Christmas. Hidden beneath each of the 24 windows is a delightful surprise. Start on December 1st and open one window each day. Open the last window on Christmas Eve.
Artwork by Tim Coffey.
Published by WJ Fantasy
Welcome Santa Advent Calendar $6.99Twenty-four days of holiday joy! Day 24 reveals a removable keepsake ornament with photo pocket. On Christmas Eve, gently remove the last door to reveal the ornament. Insert your favorite photo and hang on the tree!
Artwork by Susan Winget.
Published by Lang Graphics
Waiting for Santa Advent Calendar $7.95Count down the days to Christmas with an Advent. For almost a century, Advents have become a way to share the joy and the anticipation of Christmas. Hidden beneath each of the 24 windows is a delightful surprise. Start on December 1st and open one window each day. Open the last window on Christmas Eve.
Artwork by Tim Coffey.
Published by WJ Fantasy
Polar Bear Christmas Advent Calendar $7.95 Count down the days to Christmas with an Advent. For almost a century, Advents have become a way to share the joy and the anticipation of Christmas. Hidden beneath each of the 24 windows is a delightful surprise. Start on December 1st and open one window each day. Open the last window on Christmas Eve.
Artwork by Tim Coffey.
Published by WJ Fantasy
Victorian household Advent Calendar
Victorian Family Gathering
Victorian Family Gathering Advent Calendar (S776)
Amazon Price: $5.94 (as of 11/23/2009)
Homely advent calendars - Mexico
Hacienda Advent Calendar $12.95This colorful hacienda, the main dwelling on a Mexican ranch, will make a festive addition to the Christmas time mantel or table. Ristras, strings of dried chili peppers, hang between its windows, which open to reveal Nativity figures, toys, and other symbols of holiday cheer, all rendered in a south-of the-border style. With 24 tiny windows, an Advent calendar is a wonderful way to count down the days to Christmas. Heavy paper stock pop-up calendar designed to last for years. In order to receive your Advent Calendar by December 1st, you must order before November 24 AND choose expedited shipping.
Pomegranate
Canine Christmas Treats Advent Calendar
Santaclaus comes to your dog
Canine Christmas Treats Advent Calendar $24.99
Dogs with Santa Advent Calendar $10.99Now you can celebrate every day of the Christmas season with your best friend. Each drawer holds a delicious peanut butter dog treat. Starting on December 1st, treat your pet with a delicious oven-baked gourmet cookie. Turn each drawer around after opening to uncover the beautiful holiday Christmas scene. So this year, start a new holiday tradition with your best friend! Treats are made with all natural ingredients.
Published by Panzada Pet Products
Reading stories by the fireplace
Christmas advent calendar
Reading Stories By The Fire Advent Calendar (S761)
Amazon Price: $8.94 (as of 11/23/2009)
Christmas Evening Advent Calendar
Christmas Evening Advent Calendar (S726)
Amazon Price: $8.94 (as of 11/23/2009)
Grandma Moses Advent Calendar
Country Folk Art: winter scenery with snow
Grandma Moses Advent Calendar $9.99Magically bringing the spirit of the holiday season to life, the unique illustrations of renowned folk artist Grandma Moses will fill your family with excitement as they count down the days to Christmas with this traditional advent calendar. Featuring one of Grandma Moses's most beautiful landscapes, this officially authorized advent calendar will surely become the very first of your family's treasured decorations to be put on display every year. Rizzoli International
Advent Pyramid Advent Calendar
Advent Pyramid Advent Calendar (K11680)
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Chocolate treats for Christmas
Advent calendars with Chocolates
Pea Traditional Advent Calendar with 24 Milk Chocolate Treats 50g
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Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 11/23/2009)
Christmas Toy Shop Advent Calendar with Solid Milk Chocolate Presents
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How do you like these advent calendars?
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Nov 23, 2009 @ 4:42 pm
- I didn't realize there were so many to select from! Like the intro one.
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- genglo genglo Nov 23, 2009 @ 11:40 am
- Thanks for suggesting this lens for my shopping group. I am featuring it! These calendars are lovely gift ideas!
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Nov 22, 2009 @ 1:15 pm
- Children love the anticipation of Christmas and the Advent Calendar helps them to see that time is passing and that Christmas will be here soon.
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Nov 21, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
- These are cute. Ours is a Christmas tree with drawers, sort of like the canine one you've shown. Guess I'll be filling the drawers soon! Blessings to you.
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- alteredkat alteredkat Nov 18, 2009 @ 11:12 am
- 5 & a fav...I LOVE this time of year...preparing for Christmas...I grew up using an advent calendar and the count down was just thrilling! My kids enjoy theirs as well. What a great tradition to start if people haven't already...thanks!
And Thanks for blessing my fruit smoothie lens...I appreciate your blessings & comments, as always! :o)
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