Best Wooden Advent Calendars For Christmas Countdowns

When it comes to Advent calendars and Christmas countdowns, those made from wood are usually more expensive, but they're also an excellent choice because they're sturdy enough to be used year after year, and can even survive long enough to be passed from generation to generation. With that in mind, we searched for some of the most gorgeous wooden Advent calendars for 2022, and we can guarantee many of these will wow family, friends, and other guests this holiday season. 

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$40 from World Market

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Measuring 14 inches square and 2.75 inches deep, this colorful winter chalet scene lights up and contains 24 boxes in which to store treats or other fun trinkets.

$95 from Etsy

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This Advent calendar opens up like a book and features scenes of winter along with 24 boxes adorned in different patterns and designs. It's about 17 inches by 12 inches and just under 2 inches deep.

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$85 from West Elm

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Made of MDF and plywood, the A-frame structure contains 24 small houses ready to hold treats for the countdown to Christmas. Measures 21.4 by 18.75 by 2.6 inches. 

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$100 from West Elm

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This is a great Advent calendar for a family that skis. Made of engineered wood and sisal, it measures 16.6 inches wide, 13.7 inches high, and 2.6 inches deep.

$78 from Anthropologie

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This wooden Advent calendar is painted in lovely muted colors that would complement just about any decor. It features tiny drawers for countdown surprises, as well as intricate detail of a snowy village lit by LEDs. It measures 7.75 inches high, 17.75 inches wide, and has a depth of 3.5 inches.

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$88 from Wayfair

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This laser-cut Advent calendar uses a stair-step design for its countdown drawers, and a lit snowy village hovers over them. Measurements are about 14 inches high, 15 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. 

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$60 from Bed Bath & Beyond

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This Advent calendar has a truly rustic feel and gives off a soft glow in the dark when turned on. It stands 15.35 inches high, about 14 inches wide, and 3.5 inches deep.

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$74 from The Apollo Box

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Further proof that natural wood and soft glowing lights go extremely well together, this house-shaped Advent calendar has a scene depicting snowflakes, wildlife, and more. It measures almost 15 inches tall, 9.8 inches wide, and about 2.5 inches deep.

$50 from Amazon

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This Advent calendar doesn't skimp on the details. In it, you'll find Santa and his reindeer, a shooting star, two lovely village scenes, and plenty more. This measures 17.5 by 4 by 17 inches.  

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$50 from Amazon

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If you prefer a wooden Advent calendar with a serious pop of color, this book-like option fits the bill. Painted in a vibrant red, it features even more color in the scene atop its countdown boxes (each painted with a holiday- or winter-themed symbol). Measures 8.3 by 11.7 by 3.5 inches. 

$46 from Wayfair

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Got kiddos at home? They'll love this Advent calendar that doubles as a fun and colorful toy. The cab of the truck can be lit up at night, and each countdown drawer features a fun holiday design. Measures 14.5 by 6.25 by 5 inches. 

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$60 from Amazon

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Painted a soft white, this chic wooden Advent calendar opens like a book, featuring drawers on one side and a classic woodland winter scene — with lights, of course — on the other. Measures 11.5 inches high, 7.75 inches wide, and 4 inches deep.

$145 from Amazon

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Another fun option if you've got kids or grandkids around a lot, the countdown drawers of this Advent calendar frame a fun scene depicting creatures, houses, gifts, and more. Made of wood and resin, it measures 10 by 2 by 12 inches. 

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$82 from Amazon

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We love this wooden Advent calendar for its unusual shape, which makes it apt for sitting on a dining room or coffee table and inviting guests and others to explore its 360 degrees of detail. It measures nearly 12 inches by 7.75 by 3 inches, and can be lit up at night. 

$65 from Amazon

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Count the days until Christmas with a holiday classic: the gingerbread house. Decorated in classic Christmas colors, this one has lots of details that'll make it a wonder for kiddos and adults alike. Measures 10.5 by 8 by 9.5 inches. 

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$110 from Amazon

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This richly detailed Advent calendar is hiding a lot of surprises — each of its countdown days are carefully disguised, making it fun for kids and adults to hunt for each day’s corresponding door. It measures 22 by 16 by 4 inches. 

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