Christmas 2025 is just around the corner, and here at Paper Tiger Edinburgh, we believe the countdown should be just as exciting as the big day itself. While a simple square of chocolate is lovely, this year, why not trade the predictable cocoa for a daily dose of novelty, craft, or play? We’ve scoured our collection to bring you the most wonderfully weird and genuinely unusual advent calendars designed to delight children long after the treats are gone. Get ready to swap sweet surprises for tactile, screen-free fun!

The Needoh Advent Calendar 2025 (£31.50): Needohs are the original, satisfyingly squishy, "unkillable" stress balls. This calendar promises 24 days of miniature, mouldable fidget toys and accessories—perfect for de-stressing during the school term or keeping little hands busy during the festive chaos. It’s a sensory treat that lasts well past New Year’s!

The Iwako Eraser Advent Calendar 2025 (£30.00): Forget plain pink rubbers! Iwako erasers are the highly sought-after, collectible Japanese novelty erasers shaped like tiny food, animals, and objects. Behind each door, your child will find a brand new, intricate miniature eraser to build their collection. It's a fantastic, affordable collectible that makes homework slightly more fun.

Tales of Christmas 24 Jigsaw Advent Calendar (£38.00): Instead of a simple picture, this calendar is an activity! Behind each of the 24 doors is a small, beautifully illustrated jigsaw puzzle. You can either complete one small puzzle each day, or combine them all on Christmas Eve to create one spectacular, giant festive scene. It’s the perfect way to spend a cosy half-hour together, unplugged, every afternoon in December.