Discover the magic of the holiday season with our Advent Calendar Puzzles, where each day reveals a new surprise to solve and enjoy. Perfect for building excitement as you count down to Christmas, these puzzles offer festive fun for all ages. Also browse our Holiday and Foil Themed puzzles for some festive puzzling.

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Puzzle advent calendars are a creative take on the traditional advent calendar, offering a new, interactive way to count down the days until Christmas. Instead of opening a door each day to reveal a small toy or chocolate, these calendars provide a new puzzle piece or section to complete. As each day passes, you assemble the puzzle, gradually revealing a full picture by Christmas Eve.

These calendars appeal to both puzzle enthusiasts and families looking for a fun holiday tradition. Every day brings the excitement of discovering the next part of the puzzle, combining the joy of solving puzzles with the anticipation of the holiday season.

At Galison, our collection of puzzle advent calendars ranges from designs inspired by iconic artists to festive holiday scenes, adding an element of creativity and beauty to your countdown.

Whether you enjoy puzzles on your own or as a shared family activity, puzzle advent calendars bring together both excitement and the spirit of Christmas, making the countdown to the holidays more engaging and memorable.

Why Choose Puzzle Advent Calendars for the Holidays?

Puzzle advent calendars offer a unique twist on the traditional advent calendar, making the holiday countdown even more exciting. Here's why they are the perfect choice for the holiday season:

Daily Puzzle Fun: Unlike traditional advent calendars that offer chocolates or small toys, puzzle advent calendars provide a new piece of the puzzle each day. This keeps the countdown interactive and engaging, adding a little excitement to your holiday routine.
Perfect for Families and Puzzle Lovers: These calendars are a great family activity, where everyone can participate in completing the puzzle together. For puzzle enthusiasts, they offer a fresh and creative way to enjoy their favorite pastime while embracing the holiday spirit.
Creative and Long-Lasting: Each puzzle reveals a beautifully illustrated image by the time Christmas arrives, making it not only a fun activity but also a lovely holiday keepsake. Unlike other advent calendars that are discarded after use, puzzle advent calendars can be enjoyed year after year or even framed as a piece of art.
A Memorable Gift: If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, puzzle advent calendars are a unique and creative present for friends or family. They combine the fun of solving puzzles with the anticipation of Christmas, making them both meaningful and entertaining.

These qualities make puzzle advent calendars a wonderful addition to your holiday traditions. At Galison, our selection offers beautifully designed puzzles that capture the essence of the season while providing hours of entertainment.

Best Puzzle Advent Calendars at Galison

At Galison, we offer a variety of beautifully designed puzzle advent calendars that add a creative touch to your holiday countdown. Each calendar reveals a new puzzle or festive element each day, making the wait for Christmas even more enjoyable. Here are some of the best-selling options:

Andy Warhol 12 Days of Puzzles Christmas Countdown
This advent calendar showcases Warhol’s whimsical Christmas paintings, drawings, and prints from the 1950s. It features twelve 80-piece puzzles, each measuring 5 x 7 inches. Packaged with eco-friendly materials, this set is perfect for art and puzzle enthusiasts alike. The puzzles come with ribbon-cut pieces and minimal puzzle dust, and the packaging contains 90% recycled paper.
Joy Laforme Winter Lights 12 Days of Puzzles Holiday Countdown
Featuring Laforme’s popular Winter Lights artwork, this advent calendar contains twelve 80-piece mini puzzles. Each puzzle depicts scenes of winter city fun, with vibrant and detailed illustrations. The calendar is made with sustainable materials, and each day’s puzzle brings a little more holiday cheer to your countdown.
Michael Storrings 12 Days of Christmas Advent Puzzle Calendar
This set from award-winning designer Michael Storrings offers twelve 80-piece puzzles, each showcasing a beautiful holiday illustration. The puzzles come packaged in a sturdy matte-finish box, perfect for gifting or storing. Each day’s puzzle brings another piece of Storrings’ festive world to life, capturing the joy of Christmas around the globe.
Michael Storrings Snowscape Advent Calendar
A special option for families, this advent calendar reveals festive activities behind each of the 25 windows. Illustrated by Michael Storrings, it features charming holiday scenes without puzzles but with fun daily suggestions for holiday-themed activities. The calendar is made from sturdy greyboard, perfect for use year after year.
Louise Cunningham Merry and Bright 12 Days of Christmas Advent Puzzle Calendar
Louise Cunningham’s calendar features twelve 80-piece puzzles, each bringing to life a cheerful and whimsical illustration. Packaged in an eco-friendly, matte-finish box, this puzzle set is great for families and those who want to celebrate the holidays with vibrant, joyful artwork.
Home for the Holidays 500 Piece Advent Puzzle Calendar
This advent calendar takes puzzle-solving to the next level. It includes 12 mini puzzles that together form a 500-piece puzzle of a cozy holiday living room scene. Each day, you complete a mini puzzle that eventually comes together into a single, fully interlocking image, providing a fun and rewarding challenge for puzzle lovers.

What to Consider When Buying a Puzzle Advent Calendar

If you're thinking about purchasing a puzzle advent calendar, there are a few key things to consider to ensure it’s the right fit for you or your loved ones:

1) Number of Pieces and Puzzle Size

Puzzle advent calendars come in various formats, from 80-piece puzzles for each day to a larger format where the mini puzzles combine into one bigger picture, like the Home for the Holidays 500 Piece Advent Puzzle Calendar. Consider the number of pieces and how much time you or your family will want to spend on the puzzle each day.

2) Who It’s For

Many puzzle advent calendars are designed to appeal to both adults and children, making them a great family activity. However, some may be more suitable for older puzzle enthusiasts due to the complexity or intricacy of the design. For example, the Andy Warhol 12 Days of Puzzles Christmas Countdown would appeal to art lovers, while the Louise Cunningham Merry and Bright 12 Days of Christmas Advent Puzzle Calendar might be a better fit for families with younger children.

3) Puzzle Themes

Each advent calendar offers a different theme, from Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art to Michael Storrings’ charming holiday scenes. Choose a theme that reflects the recipient's interests or the type of artwork that will bring holiday joy to your home.

4) Eco-Friendly Packaging

Many of Gallison’s puzzle advent calendars, such as the Andy Warhol and Joy Laforme Winter Lights calendars, use eco-friendly materials like recycled greyboard and soy-based inks. If sustainability is important to you, look for calendars with responsibly sourced packaging materials.

By considering these factors, you can find the perfect puzzle advent calendar to make your holiday season both fun and memorable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can puzzle advent calendars be reused?

While the puzzles themselves are designed for single use, the high-quality packaging and materials allow you to store or pass the calendar along to others.

What is a puzzle advent calendar?

A puzzle advent calendar is a holiday countdown where each day reveals a section of a puzzle - or a mini puzzle - to complete . By the end of the countdown, depending on the puzzle type, you’ll have assembled a full image - or 12 different mini puzzles - making it a fun and interactive way to celebrate the season.

How many pieces do puzzles in a puzzle advent calendar have?

Most Galison puzzle advent calendars feature small daily mini puzzles, typically with around 80 pieces each. Although a few formats include sections of puzzles that combine into a larger single image at the end.

Are puzzle advent calendars suitable for children?

Yes, all of our puzzle advent calendars are designed to be family-friendly and can be enjoyed by children, offering a fun and creative holiday activity.

How long does it take to complete each puzzle in a puzzle advent calendar?

Each daily puzzle can usually be completed within 30-45 minutes, making it a manageable and enjoyable daily activity during the holiday season.

Are puzzle advent calendars made from eco-friendly materials?

Like all of our jigsaw puzzles, our puzzle advent calendars are made with sustainable materials, such as recycled grayboard and eco-friendly inks, making them a good choice for environmentally conscious shoppers.

Can puzzles from a puzzle advent calendar be framed after completion?

Sure! With some creativity and the right sized frames, the completed puzzles can be framed and used as holiday decor, offering a beautiful keepsake long after the countdown has ended. Check out our blog post on Puzzle Framing Tips.

Do puzzle advent calendars come with a guide or insert?

Yes, most puzzle advent calendars include an insert with the full puzzle image to help guide you as you complete each section.

How are puzzle advent calendars packaged?

Puzzle advent calendars are typically packaged in sturdy boxes, making them great for gifting or reuse.

Are puzzle advent calendars challenging?

The difficulty level varies, but most puzzle advent calendars are designed to be enjoyable for a wide range of skill levels, from casual solvers to puzzle enthusiasts.