5 Adventurous Advent Calendars

The early morning tradition of opening the daily door
on an advent calendar makes the near month-long wait
for Santa’s visit almost worth it. This year go the road l
ess traveled and make everyday a real treat with these
extraordinary children’s advent calendars.

Lego Advent Calendars
Whether it’s a Star Wars or City theme, one of these
Lego calendars will set up your little elf with daily
projects for the whole month — giving Santa some
more time to finish her wrapping.

Lego Advent Calendars, $40-$50.
Available at www.mastermindtoys.com

Willow’s Christmas Advent Calendar
A decorative piece in itself, this advent calendar tells
a story about a little bear and his friends during the holidays.
Use this calendar year after year and start a family tradition.

Willow’s Christmas: A Three Dimensional Advent Calendar,
$14. Available at www.chapters.indigo.ca.

Abacus Advent Calendar
For the mathematically inclined kid, this “calendar” is
not only educational but visually stunning.

Garnet Hill Abacus Advent Calendar, $38.
Available at www.garnethill.com.

Santa Advent Calendar
Skip stuffing these advent-calendar pockets with candy
— instead, put in tiny ornaments that your kiddies can
hang on the tree every morning before breakfast.

Pottery Barn Kids Santa Advent Calendar, $49.
Available at www.potterybarnkids.com.

Polly Pocket Advent Calendar
The advent calendar we wish came in an adult size;
each day a new clothing item or accessory is revealed
— perfect for the fashion editor of tomorrow.

Polly Pocket Advent Calendar, $25.
Available at www.amazon.com.