Ah, October. That time of year when a person’s fancy turns to…politics. This year’s congressional October surprise has been a doozy, but if you want to move past the scandal and count down to Election Day (and have a little fun while you’re at it), check out the Election Day Advent Calendar. For a mere $10, you can open a little door in the calendar each day to reveal election history and trivia. Created by locals Ben Helphand and Paul Smith, whose company Gerrymander is all about the lighter side of politics, the calendar gives a nod to traditional Advent calendars while having some fun with the electoral process. The political junkie in me is rejoicing at this new way to fix.