Let the countdown begin! Part of the fun of the holiday season is the preparation and excitement leading up to the big day. Advent calendars have a long, storied tradition as a classic and fun way to spend the days leading up until Christmas, and tots love checking off one day at a time, eagerly anticipating that early morning celebration on December 25.

Keep reading for a selection of stunning handmade advent calendars from Etsy that will make the waiting a little more bearable for eager lil ones.