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Top 4 Advent Calendars Picks

By Barbara Crews, About.com

An advent calendar can be as simple as candies on a tree, tiny holiday pictures that are viewed each day before Christmas, fabric wall hangings with a favorite character or a huge replica of the house in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"!

Find out more about Advent Calendars, prices of vintage calendars or buy a calendar and start a new family tradition this year.

1. The Advent House Calendar

Are you a fan of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Not only are James and Karah Duncan big fans, the movie wound up changing their lives and has led to a cottage industry that keeps them busy all year long.

Since I love advent calendars and anything to do with Christmas, I was delighted to have a chance to chat with James Duncan to find out more about his remarkable Advent Houses.

Only one problem, you have to order the calendars a year in advance!

2. Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

A great store with a large variety of advent calendars -- as well as lots of other cool Christmas stuff! I've ordered from this company many times and have never been disappointed.

3. Chocolate Advent Calendars

If you have a chocolate loving family, perhaps one calendar for each member of the family is in order. That little piece of candy is just too small to share.
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4. Christmas Tree Advent Calendars

If you have a spot on the wall, consider these advent calendars in the shape of Christmas trees. Different styles and different prices for every budget.
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