Unique Advent calendars to open this year
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9Product Reviews / Jamie Shelman / Uncommon Goods
A chocolate-filled Advent calendar is a classic, but who really needs all that chocolate?
This year, why not try something new and treat yourself to an out-of-the-box Advent calendar?
From DIY and crafty calendars to some deep-thinking Christmas puzzles and jewellery, here are unique Advent calendar options to shop.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Mestige Swarovski Crystals Advent Calendar with Festive Charm Bracelet
9Product Reviews / Mestige
Price: $33.60
Perfect for: Anyone who likes to sparkle
What's included: A rhodium and gold-tone plated bracelet with 12 Christmas-themed charms made up of 36 Swarovski crystals
Have Yourself a Meowy Catmas Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / Jamie Shelman
Price: $26.95 (was $34.99)
Perfect for: Animal lovers with lots of fur babies
What's included: 24 cat-themed ornaments, each with a Christmas-related cat pun
Hidden Games Professor Charlie's World Tour Advent Calendar Puzzle Game
9Product Reviews / Hidden Games
Price: $39.90
Perfect for: 2-6 people, aged 14+
What's included: 24 envelopes and letters to uncover the trail of Professor Charlie after he disappeared. Each letter should take approximately five to 15 minutes to solve
Fishing Advent Calendar
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Price: $28.90
Perfect for: Those who love to throw a line out
What's included: Nine hard baits, six spoon baits and nine soft baits of different lengths and weights
Wicked: 25 Days of Surprises Official Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / Wicked
Price: $45 (was $59.99)
Perfect for: Wicked fans
What's included: Themed collectibles for the upcoming Wicked film, including stickers, keychains, magnets, coasters and patches
Eight Innovation Electronic Games Advent Calendar
Eight Innovation
Price: From $68.42
Perfect for: Gamers
What's included: 24 electronic pieces to construct into a gaming console. Once all doors are opened and the console is assembled, they'll be able to play a selection of classic games
The Book Lover's Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / Uncommon Goods
Price: $70
Perfect for: Those who always have their nose in a book
What's included: A range of "literary surprises" including magnetic bookmarks, a pencil, erasers, stickers and Christmas ornaments
DIY Ornament Advent Calendar
Kirsten Field / Uncommon Goods
Price: $87
Perfect for: The kids
What's included: 25 ornament crafting supplies to make festive ornaments and decorations without sewing or gluing. It also comes with mini-games and a Christmas wishlist to keep them entertained
Rubber Ducks Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / iStock
Price: $29.99
Perfect for: Little ones who need a bit of convincing at bathtime
What's included: 24 rubber ducks
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: The Mystery of The Ice Cave Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / Thames & Kosmos
Price: $49.95 (was $59.95)
Perfect for: Someone who loves escape rooms and solving puzzles
What's included: 35 riddles and nine unique items behind 24 doors. It also comes with a storybook, rule sheet, decoding strips and a decoding table to uncover the pre-Christmas mystery and escape the cave
Crossword Puzzle Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / iStock
Price: $13.82
Perfect for: Deep thinkers who need a bit of mental stimulation
What's included: 25 medium-sized crosswords to solve before Christmas Day
Experiment A Day Science Advent Calendar
Uncommon Goods
Price: $87
Perfect for: Science lovers
What's included: 24 science experiments around chemistry, physics and biology. Each box has written instructions, a supply list and other important details to get the experiment started
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