The Best Advent Calendars for Ski Moms

The holidays will be here before you know it. I’m just starting to sort and arrange gifts for our gift guides. One of the very first things we put together is our list of favorite Advent calendars. This year, there is a banner crop os ski-themed advent calendars for our snow-loving families. I love the tradition of Advent calendars. They help you enjoy each day and offer a fun way to SLOW down the race to Christmas.

I know your kids are going to relish opening each daily flap or box or drawer and finding a sweet surprise. Some of these are crafty and others require you to fill them with goodies and trinkets and gifties and knickknacks and all sorts of $1 section finds from Target (can I get an Amen?!) Speaking of my favorite affordable shopping section, I also listed a few Etsy finds. When I can support small makers, I give them love. I think you’ll find there is something for every budget on this list.

Fun Fact: The tradition of the advent calendar dates back to 1851 in the Protestant parts of Germany. The first Advent calendar with little doors was printed in the early 1900’s and continues today.

Kiwi Co Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas by building a snowy scene one day at a time! Unwrap a gift each day and engineer a new part of your winter wonderland. After the holidays, buildings double as storage to pack away for next year.

Get it at Kiwi Co here. ($99.95)

Skier Gondola Advent Calendar

This sweet little (4.5″w x 3″d x 5.25″h.) gondola countdown will look so pretty on your mantle or kitchen counter. The umber blocks are removable to change the displayed date.

Get it at West Elm here. ($49)

Puzzle Advent Calendar: Christmas Town

Create a 50pc 5×5″ puzzle daily. Unwrap the magic of Christmas with 24 individual jigsaw puzzles, each revealing a different themed image, making every day leading up to Christmas special and part of a joyous adventure.r.

Get it at Target here. ($35.99)

Wooden Ski Village Advent Calendar

I don’t think these will be around long. The price is too good. The Battery Operated Lit Wood Ski Village Advent Calendar from Wondershop builds the anticipation for Christmas to arrive. This wooden advent calendar features a sweet little house, skier, carolers and more. The light makes a creative way to bring Christmas cheer as home décor during the holiday season.

Get it at Target.com here. ($56.99)

DIY Paper Mountain Wonderland

Print this to easily make an advent calendar in the form of a garland and a village. This takes some assembly (read patience) and ability to read directions. 

Get it on Etsy here. ($7)

LEGO City Advent Calendar

Build up the excitement of the countdown to Christmas with the LEGO City Advent Calendar 2024 (60436) for kids ages 5 and up. This year’s toy advent calendar is packed with fun characters, seasonal mini builds and cool miniature Christmas figures. Kids can also fold out the playmat on the box to create a snowy winter village scene, the perfect setting for magical stories and adventures. This LEGO Advent calendar makes a great pre-Christmas gift for kids. Each surprise toy comes with easy step-by-step building instructions, printed on the inside of its calendar window, to ensure that even new LEGO builders can enjoy a fun build-and-play experience.  Contains 195 pieces.

Get it at Target here. ($26.49)

German Paper Old Fashioned Advent Calendar

This is the type of calendar I grew up with. Open a little paper window to anticipate the arrival of Christmas. Dimensions: 10.5″H x 14.5″W x .1″D

Get it at Walmart here ($28.25)

Cross Country Skier Advent Card

Join this little skier on her holiday journey.This is an advent greeting card. Open 1 door every day leading up to Christmas. Interior is blank for you to write a personal message.5 x 7 folded card comes with a white envelope.

Get it on Etsy here. ($10)

L.L.Bean Winter Scenes Wooden Advent Calendar

An L.L.Bean exclusive advent calendar, specially designed in-house to be a unique, inspiring and long-loved holiday tradition.

Get it at L.L.Bean here. ($89.95)

Advent calendars have come a long way in the last few years. There are traditional options and modern options to delight Christmas-crazed children and ski moms. 

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