One of the best things of the holiday season is the anticipation of the, oh so waited upon, night when the big man comes down the chimney.

Every year the kids look forward to the advent calendar coming out so they can count down the days and have fun doing it. It’s become a great family tradition.

Here’s a sampling of some terrific,traditional and non-traditional, handmade Christmas advent calendars found while browsing Etsy.

1. 24 Exclusive Advent Calendar Pouches :: nuvonova {$70}
2. Christmas Advent Calendar :: wooden crate crafts {$199.95}
3. Advent Calendar, Christmas Countdown, Scrapbook design :: moms peace {$60}
4. Brooklyn Advent Calendar :: nouveaudesigns {$20}
5. Christmas Advent Calendar in decorative frame with magnets count down to Christmas :: ANewPatina {$34}
6. Christmas Advent Calendar Wall Hanging – Fireplace :: HanhansStitching {$55}
7. Holy Night Advent Cake-Set of 24 Countdown Christmas :: daisysanddots {$45}