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17 ways to count down to Christmas

T'is the season for holiday countdowns! From 12 to 24 days of Christmas, here are some delicious and beautiful ways to mark off the days.
17 ways to count down to Christmas

Christmas 2015: Advent calendars

For the one with the sweet tooth: 24 Days of Gummies

Candy lovers will delight in this calendar that offers up the gift of daily gummies that are both delicious and – you guessed it – squishy. 24 Days of Gummies, $29, Squish Candies

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the food lover: 24 Days of David's Tea

Warm up with this magical box that delivers a delicious new surprise every day. Behind each door hides a single serving of tea, selected from over 150 blends. No peeking! 24 Days of Tea, $40, David’s Tea.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

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For the food lover: Starbucks calendar

Trimmed with 25 reusable tin ornaments, this tree-shaped calendar is full of surprises. Each ornament is filled with milk chocolate or peppermint bark pieces. Plus, the tree base is made up of a $5 Mini Starbucks Card!Starbucks advent calendar, $45, Starbucks.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the food lover: Purdy's winter village calendar

This winter village hides 25 delicious chocolate-y treats behind its snowy exterior. Best of all, it can be re-used year after year!Winter village calendar, $25, Purdy’s.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the food lover: Lindt chocolate calendar

Lindt chocolates are a classic way to count down to Christmas. Open a window everyday for a delicious chocolate candy!Lindt chocolate calendar, $11, Walmart.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

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For the food lover: Kinder chocolate calendar

Who doesn’t love a Kinder Surprise? This calendar features an assortment of well-loved Kinder chocolates including Mini Eggs, Schoko-Bons and yes – even a Kinder Surprise Egg.Kinder chocolate calendar, $12, Walmart

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the beer lover: Craft beer advent calendar

This mystery brew box features 24 craft beers ’from coast to coast’ Canada and United States that are being specifically brewed for the Craft BeerAdvent® Calendar 2015 Edition!

Available for purchase in-store at liquor stores across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon Territory. Craft Beers Importer Canada, starting at $145. (They recommend that consumers contact their retailer to pre-order or reserve their calendar as they sell out quickly.)

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the beauty lover: The Face Shop advent calendar

Filled with The Face Shop’s must-have’s for the season (think face masks, nail poilsh and skincare products), this calendar makes each day a beauty treat.The Face Shop advent calendar, $69, The Face Shop.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

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For the beauty lover: Ciaté mini manicure calendar

Count down to Christmas with the ultimate manicure set. From sparkling polishes to nail tools and treatments, your nails will be party-ready all month long.Ciaté mini manicure calendar, $71, Sephora.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the beauty lover: Benefit party popper calendar

The twelve days of Christmas just became the twelve days of gorgeous, with this calendar full of deluxe, mini-sized beauty goodies.Benefit party popper, $54, Sephora.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the beauty lover: L'Occitane en Provence advent calendar

Have a spa month at home with this calendar; it’s filled with a selection of the brand’s best-sellers, from lush hand creams to aromatic shampoos, lotions and balms.$49, L’Occitane en Provence.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

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For the beauty lover: Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar

This luxe kit is packed with Tilbury’s favourites, in a mix of mini and full-sized packaging. Holiday bonus: Each calendar includes Tilbury’s not-yet-launched Magic Night Cream!The Book of Makeup Magic, $250, Holt Renfrew.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the beauty lover: Lush advent calendar

Experience the twelve days of Christmas with Lush’s fizzing bath bombs, luxe hand creams, shower gels and bubble bars.$99, LUSH.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the beauty lover: The Body Shop Advent Calendar

Experience 24 days of your Body Shop favourites with their prettily boxed advent calendar.The Body Shop calendar, $99, in stores only.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

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For the DIY-er: Choose your own adventure calendar

If you’re feeling crafty, count down to the big day with a handmade calendar fullof hand-picked treats. Our home editor crafted this calendar with muslin spice bags and festive ornaments.

Get the instructions: The Marion House Book.

17 ways to count down to ChristmasPhoto, Emma Reddington.

For the Star Wars™ lover: LEGO® Star Wars™ advent calendar

Not just for kids! For those excited about the new Star Wars™ movie, this advent calender helps you count down to both the movie release AND Christmas!LEGO® Star Wars™ advent calendar, $50, Indigo.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the dog-lover: Pet Smart advent calendar

Don’t let your canine family members miss out on the fun! Pet Smart has three calendars just for Fido, with grain-free salmon, turkey and chicken flavoured treat varieties.Advent calendar, $13, Pet Smart.

17 ways to count down to Christmas

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