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Christmas is a wonderful time, where everyone is counting down the days until we can all wake up and share the special day with our family and friends. Kids are especially excited as we all know they love presents — who doesn’t, right? Advent calendars are a great way to keep the excitement up for your little ones, and they can provide some really cool knick-knacks as well to keep them busy.

Advent calendars have come a long way over the years. Now, they’re chock-full of all sorts of toys, candies and fun surprises that make the process of waiting for Christmas a bit easier. If they’re not a part of your household’s tradition yet, the idea is that starting on Dec. 1, kids (or adults!) get to open a numbered door each day. Depending on the calendar you choose, you may find chocolate, toys or even books behind each carefully crafted door.

We’ve compiled a list of the best Advent calendars for kids for 2022. Whether your kids are into Legos, fidget toys, science or something else entirely, there’s an Advent calendar out there suited to those interests. Some of these popular options sell out before the holiday season even begins, so be sure to get yours as soon as possible.

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This Advent calendar for kids is for the avid readers. Every day there’s a new paperback book to read featuring

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There are plenty of automatic pet feeders out there, but very few can integrate with smart home devices to create useful automation for feeding your pet. The C1 uses Zigbee 3.0 and requires an Aqara smart home hub (starting at $30) to connect to the internet and Aqara’s app to set up those automations.

For example, you can have an Aqara indoor camera start recording when the food is dispensed so you can check and see if your pet is eating, or a pair Aqara motion sensor to dispense food whenever your pet approaches, or send you an alert when they go to the feeder. You could even put an Aqara vibration sensor under the bowl and teach your pet to tap the bowl to get food on demand.

The C1 also works with IFTTT for connecting to more smart home gadgets and Aqara has said it will support the new smart home standard Matter through its hubs. Pet feeders aren’t part of Matter yet, but if they

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This story is part of Gift Guideour year-round collection of the best gift ideas.

Advent calendars are a fun and festive way to add some cheer to the holiday season — and the good news is that they’re not just for little kids anymore. You might not be waiting for Santa Claus to arrive with his bag of toys, but you can still enjoy counting down the days leading up to Christmas morning. There are plenty of unique Christmas Advent calendars out there catering to more mature tastes. It’s not just kiddie trinkets and toys for tots anymore — there’s more behind those little doors.

We’ve rounded up a list of our favorite Advent calendars filled with treats to surprise you or your loved ones with each day, from a fiery hot sauce assortment to cult favorite beauty Advent calendars. There’s also a Funko Pop set, a whiskey Advent calendar, and even a Dolly Parton countdown calendar to peruse. So whether you’re shopping for a gift or just looking to treat yourself this holiday season, check out this year’s best Advent calendars. But don’t delay — a lot of these Advent calendars sell out fast!

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Start your day off right with a different tea each morning. Palais des Thés’ tea Advent calendar includes 24 different gourmet tea bags filled with all sorts of delectable varieties, including black teas, green teas, herbal teas and Rooibos. It’s a fantastic gift for the tea lover in your life to help take