29 Unique Advent Calendars

These unique advent calendars range from boozy Christmas countdowns to holiday-awaiting apps that can be downloaded to one's mobile device. If you loved advent calendars as a kid, you will appreciate these unique and unexpected versions of your favorite holiday tradition.

Those with a sweet-tooth will love advent calendars with candy or chocolate surprises while others can opt for a boozy calendar if they aren't into confections.

In addition to virtual holiday apps and modernist advent calendar sculptures, other ideas from this list include DIY Christmas countdown concepts that are both creative and fun for the whole family.

This unique advent calendar list also features tea time holiday countdowns that are a great gift for the dedicated tea drinker on your Christmas list.