Alternative Advent Calendars
The countdown starts soon.
Children’s Reusable Fabric Versions
Left: Nutcracker Fabric Advent Calendar: Hangs on a sturdy wooden dowel Pieces can be replaced if lost Ornaments velcro to the Nutcracker Hangs with a sturdy wooden dowel in a rod pocket and small fabric hook, making it easy to display 33″ L 15″ W 24 gusseted pockets measure approximately 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ $49.95
Right: Christmas Tree Fabric Advent Calendar: Velcro affixed stuffed figures that are removed from the pockets and added to the scene each day of Advent. Calendar measures 17″x23″. For annual use. $39.95. Feliz Navidad version $42.95
Wood and Cardboard Trees
Left: Angel Tree Wooden Advent Calendar: Featuring details from The Met’s Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche, this calendar offers 24 doors to open as you count down the days until Christmas. The Advent calendar is designed to place your own “surprise” inside each enclosure—a small toy, a mini ornament, a piece of candy, or whatever you wish 24 doors to place your own items inside 18 3/8” H x 20 1/8”W $120.00 non museum member.
Right: Advent Calendar Tree: 13″ L × 11″ W Uncoated cover weight paper Printed in full color and foil stamped Metallic gold foil Features 25 doors that open to reveal surprise illustrations. $20.00
Comestibles clockwise
MOMA Chocolate Advent Calendar: From the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, take a taxi or sled ride along with ice-skating animals on the quest for 24 pieces of gourmet French chocolate, one for each day counting up to Christmas. Made in the South of France with 100% cocoa butter and no palm oil, this conceals 14 different flavors of chocolate, from praline to caramelized hazelnuts. Measures 20h x 14w x 1″d $45.00 non museum member
Tea Advent Calendar: Filled with holiday-flavored organic teas Flavors include: Gingerbread Treat, Ghostly Green, Irish Holiday, Festive Spice, Super Star Anise, Tropical Lemongrass, Happy Holiday, Post-Party Refresh, Winter Warmer, Chai Charge, Peachy Keen, Spooky Spice, and Peppermint Candy 10-3/4″Hx8-1/2″W 25 silk tea bags $29.95
Limited Edition Advent Calendar: 23 unique Limited-Edition fruit spreads and 1 honey. Each day, open the window to reveal a new exclusive flavor such as Chestnut & Orange with Spices, Pear with Cocoa Nibs, Strawberry with Star Anise and Apple with Caramel & Cinnamon that cannot be found anywhere else. $39.99
Cardboard
Top: Advent Calendar Heaven & Nature: Each window reveals adorable creatures and Christmas scenes. Hand-glittered calendar will arrive with its own envelope in a protective sleeve. 8 1/2″ x 11″ $18.95
Bottom: Advent Calendar Library: From Karl May’s “Winnetou” to J.K.Rowling’s “Harry Potter” to Bram Stoker’s “Grad Dracula”, well-known novels from all over the world are hiding behind the door, each with a question- answer on the back. Printed on durable cardboard to ensure maximum durability and color intensity. All windows are professionally punched and perforated, the envelopes on the back with the solutions were produced in cooperation with a German workshop for the disabled. 9.5” x 12” Also Christmas Kitchen and others. $11.55
Opening: George & Viv Grand Hotel Advent Calendar: Featuring twenty-four tiny drawers for you to fill with treats and treasures, this wooden advent calendar is by Emily Taylor in collaboration with George & Viv. Wood. 8.75″H, 14.25″L, 4.75″D $128.00
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