Halloween Spooky Character 2026 Advent Calendar

Halloween does not have to end on 31 October. The Halloween Spooky Character 2026 Advent Calendar moves it into December with a red, theatre-poster style box and 24 ornaments that show pumpkins, ghosts, skulls and other spooky characters.

Why spooky belongs in December

Halloween is held on 31 October, the eve of All Hallows’ Day, and its traditions are a mix of old customs. Jack-o’-lanterns began as carved turnips in Ireland and Scotland and became pumpkins in North America, while costumes and guising come from Scottish and Irish door-to-door customs. All of that gives the holiday plenty of imagery, from glowing pumpkins to friendly ghosts.

This calendar borrows that imagery for the countdown to Christmas, which suits anyone who likes their December a little darker, or who treats the spooky season as a year-round mood. It also fits households that decorate a second, themed tree.

The look of the set

The box is red and covered in theatrical illustration, with a marquee-style label across the bottom reading Franklin Theatre and playful “Happy Halloween” lettering. The palette runs through black, red, orange, white and purple.

In the product photos the ornaments include pumpkins, a ghost, skulls, a bat and hooded figures. The numbered overview picture shows the range as a whole; it does not say what is behind each window.

What you receive

You get a one-size paper box with a moulded plastic tray, 13.5 x 18 x 3 cm in size and 135 g in weight. The tray carries 24 acrylic (mica) ornaments, each 3.2 cm square and fitted with a perforated hanging tab. The print runs on both sides, matte on one face and glossy on the other, and the windows open along die-cut dotted lines.

Using and displaying it

Open one window a day. Take out the ornament, peel the protective film from it and hang it by its tab on a branch, a ribbon or a hook. The ornaments suit a dark-toned tree, a mantel, a bookshelf or a craft corner.

Treat them as delicate decorations: indoors, dry, and out of the reach of pets and young children. A soft, dry cloth is all they need for cleaning, and keeping them flat in the tray over the rest of the year protects the print.

Gift ideas

This is a good present for horror and Halloween fans who are hard to buy for, or for a friend who keeps a skeleton on the porch until January. It also works for families who like to share a daily activity. For more spooky and seasonal gifts, explore our collection.

Frequently asked

Is it a Halloween product or a Christmas one?

Both. It is a 24-day countdown for December, decorated with Halloween characters.

Are the characters the same on every ornament?

The photos show many different spooky designs. The numbered picture is a preview of the set, not a list of what each window holds.

How should I clean the ornaments?

Peel off the protective film first, then wipe each one with a soft, dry cloth.