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Just in time for the holidays, discover the coolest advent calendars that make each day a mini celebration. California Live’s Jessica Vilchis and lifestyle expert Marianne Mychaskiw unwrap fun finds for beauty lovers, foodies, kids, and even pets!

Not so many years ago, a typical advent calendar was a basic cardboard box containing some chocolates or other candies behind little daily windows.

Today, advent calendars have evolved into creatively designed collections that dispense items ranging from pet toys to soaps, fishing equipment to art supplies. They make for festive decor, and appeal to our love of ritual, surprise and small things.

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Of course, if you’re gifting an advent calen

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