Advent calendars

Buying advent calendars at The Christmas Shop

An advent calendar at The Christmas Shop is about the daily ritual, not the chocolate. You choose a wooden calendar from Decoris and fill the twenty-four compartments yourself, with whatever suits the person opening a door each morning. You will find them online and in our physical shop in Delft, where you can see the wood and the painted details up close before you decide. Each one is refillable, so it returns every season and quietly becomes a tradition of its own.

Wooden advent calendars to fill yourself

A wooden advent calendar is made to keep. The lacquered wood and hand-painted details turn it into a piece of decor that looks lovely all winter. An empty calendar also leaves you free to choose what goes inside. Whether you reach for a small Christmas ornament, a handwritten note or a little treat for the children, you decide the surprise behind every door.

From house to nutcracker: calendars in many shapes

The shape sets the mood of your advent calendar. The classic house and the gingerbread house lean into nostalgia, while the nutcracker and the sleigh add a storybook touch. There is also a wooden train and a white version dotted with little houses and trees on top. If you like a consistent look, pick a shape that sits well with the rest of your decorations. Each one looks at home on the mantelpiece or windowsill through the dark December days.

Fill your advent calendar with small gifts and mini baubles

What goes in the compartments is what makes the calendar yours. Mini Christmas baubles are a favourite, as they fit the little doors neatly and join the tree once December is over. Pair them with a sweet, a kind note or a small glass Christmas decoration. Every day towards Christmas becomes a small moment, for you or for someone you want to surprise. A filled calendar also makes a personal gift, since you tailor all twenty-four surprises to the person receiving it.