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Traditionally, advent calendars are a great way to count down the days to Christmas. Starting on the first of December, each day reveals a new treat to whet your holiday appetite all the way to Christmas Day. Usually, that treat would be chocolate, but you know what? Chocolate is overrated.
That's why we've rounded up these non-traditional advent calendars that use a variety of other things to hold you over 'til December 25. From classical music to baller-ass watches, here's 10 Awesome Advent Calendars.
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Playmobil
What You Get: Toys
A classic European toy, Playmobil puts out advent calendars each December. While themes range from medieval tournaments, dinosaur expeditions, and even unicorn lands, the most appropriate are always the Christmas-themed sets. This year's comes with a post office theme, and of course, 25 toys. It's still available for $26.
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Gingerbread House
What You Get: Ornaments
Modeled after a gingerbread house, this advent calendar actually doles out Christmas ornaments rather than sweet treats. If you know someone who'd dig it, it can be yours for $80.
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Dream Snow Pop-Up Calendar
What You Get: Pop-Up Art
Based on the book Dream Snow by notable children's author/illustrator Eric Carle, this calendar features pop-up art counting down each day. Even better, getting a copy will just set you back $11.
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LEGO Star Wars
What You Get: Toys
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away... these awesome LEGO minifigures and spaceships made counting down to Christmas super nerdy but more fun. Get in on the action for $40.
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COED Magazine "Ass-ential" Advent Calendar
What You Get: Tushes
Push a button on each day and a new tush shows itself. Click on the butt to be taken to the proud owner. Feel slightly creepy 'til Christmas. Get your butt fix here.
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Lancome Beauty Advent Calendar
What You Get: Make-Up
Lancome got in the holiday spirit by offering this countdown of beauty products. It sold out pretty quickly, so sorry fellas, think of another gift for your lady.
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Cosma Snackies Advent Calendar
What You Get: Cat Food
Appreciate your feline friends this season with this holiday offering from Cosma Snackies. Each day reveals a new cat treat. Who knows? They might confuse you for Santa. Want one? It'll set you back $6.
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BBC 3 Music Advent Calendar
What You Get: A Bach Song
This BBC 3 online advent calendar plays a different Bach song a day to add some culture into your Christmas season.
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Selfridges' Shoe Cabinet
What You Get: Miniature Shoes
U.K. retailer Selfridges made headlines with this Hendzel & Hunt handcrafted cabinet, which houses 25 pairs of miniature shoes to count down the holidays. From designers like Maison Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, and more accessible brands like Haviana, collecting them all will still set you back a whopping $28,000.
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Porsche Design Advent Calendar
What You Get: Porsche Design Products
The advent calendar to beat them all. This 2010 product is made from aluminum, wood, and glass, contains cupboards that open and close with a light touch, and gifts you with things like writing tools, cufflinks, and 18-carat gold sunglasses. Did we mention it also came with a Porsche Design Kitchen, rose gold watch, and a yacht? Yep. Considering it cost one million dollars, that's actually kind of a bargain. Kind of.
