I buy this bit of LOTR merch every New Year, and it's under $20

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Physical calendars can seem surplus to requirements these days. With smartphones providing access to digitally synchronized schedules that update automatically, it's hard to see the need for a physical one you pin up on the wall. Some may argue they're a relic of a bygone age; something that should not have been forgotten, but were lost.

A couple of years ago however, when chance came, I was browsing a local bookshop between Christmas and New Year. It was then that I stumbled upon the Official Tolkien Calendar for the first time, which, in 2021, sported 13 stunning bits of artwork that celebrated The Unfinished Tales. Having just finished a full run-through of the LOTR audiobooks and The Silmarillion, I was easily ensnared by the cover image which showed the infamous Blue Wizards jaunting across a hilltop.

Since then, I've made buying this lovely tribute to Tolkien's works a yearly tradition. I take real joy every month from flipping the page and discovering a new illustration that beautifully captures a scene from my favorite author's legendarium.

Whether it's for you or the nerdy loved one in your life, the great news about these calendars is that they come remarkably cheap. This year's calendar will only set you back $14/£10.99, which is way more affordable than most gifts for gamers at this time of year.

The Official Tolkien Calendar 2024 | $16.79 $14.33 at Amazon
Save $2.46 - This year, the Tolkien Calendar focuses on the Fall of Numenor, which is the westerly Kingdom where Aragorn, Elendil, and Isildur's ancestors hail from. This celebrates the novel's release from 2022. Right now at Amazon, you can get it cheaper.

UK: £9.88 at Amazon

These calendars always feature work from iconic artists within the Tolkien