Because anticipation is part of the celebration.

One disadvantage of destroying Christmas music and lighting evergreen scented candles the day after Halloween (is it me?) is that, especially for small children, it makes the days before Christmas look like eternal. For children (or adults) who are eagerly looking forward to this day finally coming, the Christmas countdown calendar may be a happy way to wait for it to end. These calendars (sometimes called advent calendars) are a great way to indicate how many days are left before Christmas, because if there is no visual representation, your excited child might ask this question about 1 billion times.

Whether you like a countdown calendar with chocolates or other snacks (and even an adult wine advent calendar), or a paper calendar with illustrations or a calendar that can be printed for free at home to keep things simple, the options in this list will keep patience It becomes easier. There are also wooden and magnetic calendars, one is old-fashioned (from Germany), the other is for Disney fans, and the other is for Potterheads. Read on for the best countdown Christmas calendar, because when there is something to look forward to every day, it will be easier to wait for Saint Nick.

If you like the idea of ​​having your kids count down to Christmas in a way, but you are not sure if they need more gifts, then a simple Christmas calendar like this is fun and festive. Melissa & Doug (you can't go wrong) This wooden Advent calendar has a magnetic ornament that can be easily attached to a tree. There is also a wooden box to keep all the pieces in order, and on the back of the tree you will find a Christmas poem. Advent calendar purists will appreciate that this calendar has a shiny start on the 25th (many other calendars stop on Christmas Eve).

This Christmas countdown calendar brings me back to the time when Advent was more about opening small paper doors than getting a plastic toy every day (not to say that those Lego Advent calendars are not surprising). This calendar comes from British artist and illustrator Susannah Garrod, and its beautiful and whimsical design will make you want to walk in the snowy city. As one critic said, "I am now a fan of Susannah Garrod's art. This fits my budget... and it is aesthetically pleasing. It is as simple as a Christmas card. The illustrations are too It’s cute. Honestly, I can stare at it for a few hours. It’s printed on both sides, which is very retro to me."

Who doesn't want to add a spooky side to their holiday cheer? This Nightmare Before Christmas calendar from Funko is a fun and slightly subversive way of counting down to Christmas. Behind each of the 24 doors is a cute plastic Funko Pop character from the current classic movie. Tim Burton fans will love to collect everyone from Jack Skellington to Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, the mayor and more. If you would rather give up your toys but still keep your cruel spirit, the nightmare before Christmas pop-up advent calendar is cool, and every day you will display a character on the pop-up Christmas tree.

If you missed the pre-order window and it is already December 1st (there is too much to track at this time of the year), then it’s not a big deal. This printable Christmas countdown calendar is free, and it will save you at the last minute. It looks particularly beautiful, printed on heavier cardstock or even laminated (you can use a dry erase marker to mark the date with a diagonal line). If your children are always arguing about who can open the daily Advent door, a printable Advent calendar is also important; this way, they will have their own (only ink is needed to print two).

There is nothing sweeter than a Christmas Advent calendar filled with chocolates. Tradition that the whole family will love (it will not bring a lot of clutter to your home). Inside you will find almonds and hazelnuts coated with milk chocolate, almonds and hazelnuts coated with dark chocolate, filled chocolate candies, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, malt crunchy cereals coated with golden sweet chocolate, and malt coated with dark chocolate The crunchy cereals all come from the iconic French chocolate maker Valrhona. The biggest treat is to stay until Christmas Eve, it will make you wish everyone a very Joyeux Noël.

If you like the look of a retro Advent calendar without the fragility of an actual retro, this wooden Christmas calendar from World Market is a good choice. As one reviewer said: “It’s super cute, it’s not too big and fits well into the monitor. The wood is thin and light. It also doesn’t have a 25th drawer, so if you insist on this, it’s not suitable You." LED lights illuminate the sparkling Christmas village above the wooden drawers, and it looks very festive to see skiers, reindeer and snowy huts sparkling at night. Please note that the drawers are very small and are best for small gifts or sweets.

Whether you are Slytherin, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff, you can enjoy this Christmas countdown calendar filled with the favorite food of Harry Potter and his friends. Inside you will find lemon sherbet, two packets of "Fizzing Whizbees", butterscotch drops, Bertie Bott's "Every Flavor Beans" (you really should expect every flavor, including some disgusting ones, such as earwax or liver). There are also jelly frogs and slugs, and there is something called Dolly mix, an English dessert in the shape of jelly with different colors. The calendar itself shows Hogwarts at night, with a surprise behind each perforated door. This is a great way for Potterheads to prepare for this season and try some new candies in the process.

Sometimes, you need a Christmas countdown calendar, which can be placed in a very narrow space, such as next to the door or on the door of the pantry. The calendar is made of durable cotton canvas material (partial cleaning only), with cream or black and white numbers. It has a small pocket, which can be used to store small pieces of candy or small gifts or notes and other snacks. The lovely stars give people a feeling of winter. If you like a wider calendar, the brand also has a square, six-down calendar.

Disney fans, rejoice: This Christmas countdown calendar will provide you with plenty of heirlooms to decorate your Christmas tree. The tree itself is made of learning wood composite material, and there is a small key in each of the 12 stockings. The design takes into account the movies and characters of Disney and Pixar. The keys have loops like silk stockings and can be hung up like ornaments. Designs include Buzz Lightyear, Alice in Wonderland, Tinker Bell, WALL•E, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Monster Company, Winnie the Pooh, Dumbo, Stitch, The Lion King, and the Superman Agents, so every Everyone can find something that suits them.

This is an old-fashioned Christmas countdown calendar, and Der Weihnachtsmann (aka German Santa Claus) would definitely approve. This German calendar is from the 80's (yes, the 80's is vintage). Every day of the 24 days, there is a cute red pouch in which you can put a small souvenir or gift. This is a rare find, decorated with felt images, sewn on cotton and rope, and hung on top. If you like the idea of ​​an old-fashioned Advent calendar, but the idea is inappropriate (or sold before you get there), Etsy has a lot of cool ones to browse.

If you like interesting craft projects, this DIY Advent calendar from Kara of A Kailo Chic Life is cute and festive (and very simple!). This is how it works: you pick small toys or snacks for your child (the target dollar part is a good place to look for these). From there, you take party crepe paper to make cute decorative balls. This tutorial will tell you exactly how to pull it off with only paper and hot melt applicator, and it will have a major impact. If the gifts inside are light enough, you can also hang them on the tree as a fun interactive calendar.