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These 5 Novelty Advent Calendars Extend Holiday Gift Giving
Traditionally, there are two primary types of Advent calendars. One is an annual Christmas decoration—it features 24 doors with miniature ornaments inside, or perhaps partial text of the Nativity story. At the end of the Christmas season, you put it back in the attic with the rest of the holiday decorations until the following year. The other type of Advent calendar, immortalized by the film Bad Santa, has 24 chocolate candies inside.
Nowadays, things aren’t so simple. Disposable Advent calendars have gotten more and more intricate, offering 24 legitimate presents to tide you over until the big day on December 25th. Here are some of the most popular examples:
Fidgets
Advent Calendar 2021 – 24 Days of Surprises Fidget Toys Bulk — $35.99
Pros of this Advent calendar: It is undoubtedly the Advent calendar your child wants, and having two dozen more fidgets to show off and trade at school will make your little one’s holiday season. Cons: At this point you need more fidgets scattered around your house about as much as you need a hole in your head.
Makeup
A truly useful Advent calendar, each door provides a small sample of a beauty product. This is a great way to try out different items and see which ones work the best for your skin type and complexion.
Herbal Tea
Pukka Herbs Tea Advent Calendar 2021, 24 Beautiful Herbal Teas — $21.71
This is currently the #1 bestselling Advent calendar on Amazon, beating out even the one filled with Hershey kisses.
Magic Tricks
This Advent calendar teaches kids the science behind magic tricks. In other words, it is perfect for nerds.
Fishing
12 Days of Fishmas Holiday Fishing Advent Calendar — $24.98
The most famous novelty Advent calendar due to a recent New York Times profile, the “12 Days of Fishmas” calendar will soon be available on Walmart despite a spate of shipping delays.