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18 Best Reusable Advent Calendars for a Magical Holiday Season
Add a little Christmas cheer to your home with these top picks.
Christmas comes just once a year, but many of us start celebrating well before December 25. After all, there are gifts to buy, Christmas cookies to bake, Christmas cards to send, and so much more. One way to add a little extra sweetness to the month is having an advent calendar in your house. There are different types of advent calendars available, from ones filled with candy to advent calendars for pets and even wine advent calendars. But if you want to make things a little more personal this year, you can get a reusable advent calendar and fill it with custom-picked goodies for the whole family.
Not only do advent calendars make every day leading up to Christmas a little more special, they can also help younger kids keep track of how many days there are until Santa comes. Need some ideas for what to fill the calendar with? Chocolate is a classic option, and candies of all kinds are sure to be appreciated. You can also put toy jewelry or matchbox cars in for gifts for a younger child, or things like lip balms or hair accessories for a tween or teen. Some advent calendars are even large enough to hold things like books or video games. The best part is that unlike pre-filled advent calendars, these reusable ones can be brought out year after year. Plus, reusing the same one is more eco-friendly.
Here are 18 of the best reusable advent calendars for 2022.
SAND MINE Countdown to Christmas Wooden DIY Advent Calendar
SAND MINE Countdown to Christmas Wooden DIY Advent Calendar
This adorable calendar comes with six different top decorations that can be combined into various charming winter landscapes, lit up with the included LED lights. Each of the wooden drawers can fit a few candies or other small trinkets.
Clever Creations Wooden Nativity Advent Calendar
Clever Creations Wooden Nativity Advent Calendar
This advent calendar has a wooden recreation of the nativity scene in the center, perfect for remembering what the season is really all about.
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InspiredbyAlma Christmas Advent Calendar Kit and Foliage
InspiredbyAlma Christmas Advent Calendar Kit and Foliage
If you're looking for a cheery advent calendar that still matches your minimalist decor, look no further. This simple reusable advent calendar comes with white canvas bags and a festive artificial foliage garland.
The Twillery Co. Village Christmas Advent Calendar
The Twillery Co. Village Christmas Advent Calendar
Bring a winter wonderland into your home with this charming village Christmas advent calendar. One happy reviewer shared, "This advent calendar is absolutely beautiful! So well made!! Worth every penny!"
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OurWarm Burlap Christmas Advent Calendar 2022
OurWarm Burlap Christmas Advent Calendar 2022
If you're looking for an advent calendar that can fit more than just a few chocolates (though who doesn't love a chocolate advent calendar?), this hanging advent calendar option is just the thing. Several Amazon reviewers praise the capacity, with one writing, "It is very cute, the bags are big and good quality. Perfect for a countdown to Christmas."
Santa’s Workshop Hanging Fabric Advent Calendar
Santa’s Workshop Hanging Fabric Advent Calendar
This charming handmade fabric advent calendar doubles as statement-making Christmas decor for your house. Plus, it's durable, so you'll be able to reuse it year after year.
Customized Advent Calendar
Customized Advent Calendar
Add a personal touch to your advent calendar tradition. This one can be personalized with the kids' names or anything else you can think of. The pouches attach with velcro, so they're easily removed.
This isn't just an advent calendar, it's also a Christmas craft project. You and your family can decorate each drawer with paint, stickers, paper and Mod Podge, or whatever other supplies you have on hand.
DSDecor Christmas Advent Calendar Bags
DSDecor Christmas Advent Calendar Bags
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, this kit comes with everything you need for under $15. This reusable advent calendar comes with reusable burlap bags, numbered stickers, clothespins and twine.
JETEHO Wooden Nutcracker Christmas Advent Calendar
JETEHO Wooden Nutcracker Christmas Advent Calendar
This whimsical reusable advent calendar doubles as Christmas decor for your mantel. The drawers are small, but perfect for candies and other little gifts.
D-FantiX Burlap Hanging Advent Calendar Garland
D-FantiX Burlap Hanging Advent Calendar Garland
These burlap bags give a rustic feel to any home. They have plenty of rave reviews on Amazon, with one customer writing, "For a busy family on a budget, this was a great buy and we will be using it for many years to come!"
HearthSong Wooden Gingerbread House Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar
HearthSong Wooden Gingerbread House Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar
This reusable advent calendar shaped like a gingerbread house may not be made of real cookies and candy, but once you fill it with treats, it'll be just as sweet.
Sarah Sherman Samuel Ballet Advent Calendar
Sarah Sherman Samuel Ballet Advent Calendar
If any of the kids (or even adults) in your house love ballet, this calendar is sure to be treasured. It's made by Sarah Sherman Samuel, an artist specializing in interiors, textiles and decorative arts.
Fill Your Own Toy Shop Advent Calendar
Fill Your Own Toy Shop Advent Calendar
Any kid is sure to love having their very own (mini) toy shop. Each one of these reusable calendars can be personalized with your child's name for that extra special touch.
D-FantiX Santa Christmas Advent Calendar
D-FantiX Santa Christmas Advent Calendar
Santa will pay a visit to your house a little early this year, thanks to this bright advent calendar. It's made with felt, and each pocket can hold a small candy bar or similarly sized item.
MILDWOO Wooden Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
MILDWOO Wooden Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
This year, the best gifts are in the Christmas tree rather than under it. One reviewer shares, "This is a beautiful and well crafted calendar. I can happily recommend it!"
24 Drawer Storage Chest Advent Calendar
24 Drawer Storage Chest Advent Calendar
This bright red chest can hold treats and trinkets of all sizes. And you don't necessarily need to pack it away after Christmas — several reviewers say they use it year-round to organize craft supplies, office items, and other small essentials.
Wooden Advent Calendar Christmas Decoration
Wooden Advent Calendar Christmas Decoration
This natural wood advent calendar would look great on any mantle. The kids will love moving the car along each day. As for where to put the gifts, you can install hooks to hang small bags from, or keep the goodies in Santa's workshop and dole them out day-by-day.
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