12 Advent Calendars That Double as Decor
Most advent calendars are designed to be tolerated, not admired. You know the type: a flimsy cardboard box with a winter scene printed on it, propped on a shelf where it slowly warps and sheds glitter until someone throws it away on December 26th. It does its job — one chocolate a day — and then it dies. But here’s the thing: an advent calendar occupies prime real estate for an entire month. It sits on your wall or mantel from December 1st through Christmas morning, which is longer than some households even keep their tree up. Decorating around a sad cardboard box is like wearing a tuxedo with flip-flops. The calendar should pull its weight visually. ...