Hot Roundup! Modern Advent Calendars for Cool Kids

This is a post from 2009. Check out our latest gift guides – you’ll find advent calendars there, too!

I’ve been on the hunt for cool advent calendars, both paper and reusable. They’re all decorative in their efforts to count down to the big day, with some great for role-play and story telling, and others that will be treasured and anticipated in excitement each year. Starting from £4.99 up to £59, from whimsy traditional to clean and minimalist, there’s something to suit your discerning tastes…

Papergrain is the hotness when it comes to stationery and they’ve kept it simple on the advent front with a beautifully illustrated collection ranging from £4.99 to £7.99.

Eric Carle’s Dream Snow Pop-up Advent Calendar

Based on the popular children’s story of the same name, each little window reveals a decoration. Simple, beautifully illustrated fun. £6.99 The Pod Company

Alternative: Quentin Blake’s advent calendar, £6 at Heals

Knitted Advent Garland

As featured last week, this knit and felt garland featuring numbered items of clothing hanging from twine is heavenly and a beautiful decoration. £26.95 Little Baby Company

Wall Hanging Felt Tree Advent Calendar

Going for gold with 25 pockets is this felt (you know I’m a felt fanatic) tree delight. Traditional, warm, and still very cool. Pom poms are making a comeback didn’t you know! £29.99 The Contemporary Home

Wooden Lorry Advent Calendar

This lorry is just waiting to be filled with goodies behind its decorated doors. Lots of fun and fabulous display piece. £30 Heals

Alternative: It’s out of stock due to its popularity, but you can add yourself to the list at The Pod Company for their train advent calendar.

Nativity Advent Calendar

Traditional yet oh so cool, this fabric wall hanging with 24 velcro backed characters let’s you build your nativity scene day by day but will no doubt evoke role-play and story telling. £34.99 Letterbox

Hand printed bag calendar

Hand made, hand printed cotton bags in a mix of 12 small and 12 large with numbers and motifs on a garland, this is delightful individual style. Comes with a storage bag. Euro 39 plus delivery Jodii on Dawanda

Heirloom Advent Dolls

As featured on Monday, these heirloom dolls are stunning and full of whimsy charm that you’ll look forward to taking them out year after year. Each pocket has a loop for hanging goodies and there’s an extra big no 24 pocket on the back. £59 Jelly and Icecream

This is a post from 2009. If you want the 2014 version, see our Christmas 10 best now!