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"5 Christmas Countdown Apps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Advent Calendar - Bacarox\r\n\nThis is a simple, graphic advent calendar with separate designs for boys and girls.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Advent Calendar - Bacarox\r\n\n\nYou can tap to select the different sexes, then click on the dates to see that day's image. \nAdding a nice touch, the calendar can be locked so the little ones can't sneak a peak at future days' pics.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Alphabet Advent Calendar - Lightwood Consultancy\n\nPerfect for very young children, this simple alphabet-based calendar offers a new word everyday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Alphabet Advent Calendar - Lightwood Consultancy\n\nSimply tap on the date to view that day's word, which pops up with an appropriate image.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Binny's Advent Calendar - Binny Talib\n\nThis quirky option, from the mind of talented illustrator Binny Talib, offers charming graphics and characters, along with cute audio to match. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Binny's Advent Calendar - Binny Talib\n\n\nScroll through the street scene to find the right date. When you click, you get adorable activities or mini-games. \nIf you have kids, or you're a big kid yourself, we recommend Binny's Advent Calender as a must-download. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Share Xmas Lite - METOP\r\n\nShare Xmas Lite lets you create and share a personalized advent calendar from photos on your phone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Share Xmas Lite - METOP\r\n\nThe app's design isn't fantastic, but unlike rival apps we tested, this one does work. It's suitable if you're looking for a free way to customize a calendar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Sleeps to Christmas Lite - Christmas Countdown - Dardan Software\n\nFinally, if your little one is too young for the advent concept, or already enjoys the \"how many sleeps\" premise, this app will count you down to Christmas day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Sleeps to Christmas Lite - Christmas Countdown - Dardan Software\n\nYou can swipe to change the character and tap the screen to see the time until the holidays in days, hours, minutes and seconds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have little ones excited about the forthcoming holiday season, try these handy iOS Christmas apps. \nEach of the five offers a different way to count down to Christmas, encompassing traditional advent calendars, customizable timetables and an app that lets you know how many \"sleeps\" until the big day. \n\nSEE ALSO: 10 Free Facebook Cover Photos Full of Holiday Cheer\nTake a look through our tried and tested selection of free apps in the above image gallery. Let us know in the comments below if you're going digital with this year's countdown. \nThumbnail image courtesy of AForestFrolic"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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