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Best Ornament Advent Calendars for Holiday Countdown
Discover festive ornament Advent calendars that double as tree decorations and holiday surprises.
In brief
Discover festive ornament Advent calendars that double as tree decorations and holiday surprises. Taste of Home tested 80+ ornament Advent calendars to find the best options for gifting, kids, and chocolate lovers. Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Best Overall
The Lenox Peanuts Ornament Advent Calendar earned our Best Overall spot for its luxurious fine porcelain ornaments, beloved Peanuts characters and timeless keepsake quality.
“Includes 12 snowflakes and 12 character ornaments”
Best Chocolate
The Dandelion Chocolate Advent Calendar combines two holiday favorites, chocolate and ornaments! It’s filled with 25 exclusive, handcrafted confections, each tucked inside a charming keepsake ornament box.
“25 exclusive confections”
Best for Laughs
The Googly and Bright Ornament Advent Calendar delivers with colorful wooden ornaments, googly eyes and hilarious captions.
“Wooden ornaments made to last”
Best for Gifting
The Freshcut Paper Enchanted Forest Christmas Ornaments include 12 3D paper ornaments ready to hang on your tree with a keepsake card.
“Stunning, 3D paper ornaments”
Best for Kids
The DIY Ornament Advent Calendar lets kids craft 25 felt ornaments without glue or tape, perfect for creative play.
“Easy-to-follow instructions”
How We Found the Best
Taste of Home tested over 80 ornament Advent calendars to find the best options for every recipient this year.
“Tested more than 80 different options”
What to Look For
For kids, choose non-breakable options with interactive elements; for gifting, consider the recipient’s interests and preferences.
“Focus on non-breakable options”
Other Calendars Tested
Old World Christmas and MindWare 12 Days Of Cross Stitch Ornaments Advent Calendars were tested but found less appealing for most users.
“For $50 i would expect this to be much higher quality”
FAQ
For 24-day countdowns, start on December 1; for 12-day calendars, you can open on day 1, day 12, or every other day.
“For 24-day countdowns”
Why Trust Us
Taste of Home’s editorial team has tested hundreds of holiday countdowns over years to find the best options for readers.
“Tested hundreds of advent calendars”
Author
Emily Way is Taste of Home’s shopping editor specializing in product testing and viral holiday trends.
“Passionate about locating the best products”
Tester
Mary Henn and Katie Bandurski are Taste of Home’s shopping editors with expertise in food and holiday products.
“National award-winning writer and journalist”
When to Start
For 24-day countdowns, begin on December 1; for 12-day calendars, you can start on day 1, day 12, or every other day.
“For 24-day countdowns”
What Makes It Special
Each ornament Advent calendar offers a unique holiday experience, from chocolate to DIY crafts and laughter.
“Part artwork part delicious treats”
The essence
Taste of Home tested 80+ ornament Advent calendars to find the best options for gifting, kids, and chocolate lovers.
